Green Building Law Update

JUNE 12, 2016

The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation which will require select government vendors, from landlords to defense contractors, to indicate if and where they publicly disclose greenhouse gas emissions.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 12, 2016

The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation which will require select government vendors, from landlords to defense contractors, to indicate if and where they publicly disclose greenhouse gas emissions.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 19, 2020

Prior to the just concluded session of the Maryland legislature, the State’s laws and regulations were silent with regard to PFAS chemicals including PFOA. At worst, Maryland could have been criticized along with the Federal government and other states, for failing to regulate PFAS as a hazardous substance.

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Maryland Permits South Carolina Baltimore 177

BD+C

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

The Department of Defense has released the findings of an independent report on energy efficiency and sustainability standards used by the Pentagon for military construction. The report strongly affirmed the value of LEED-certified high performing buildings to America’s military and U.S. read more.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Not doing so, negatively impacts the efficiency of these organizations, in contradiction to FAR regulations and their fiduciary responsibility to taxpayers. Note: Microsoft 365 Government Community Cloud High is a cloud platform developed by Microsoft for cleared personnel and organizations that support the Department of Defense (DoD).]

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Certainly there are multiple variances from project to project, including but not limited to, labor skill requirements, capabilities, and availability, location/site issues, weather, construction means and methods, material/equipment costs and availability, regulations, and procurement processes. Procurement systems based upon Best Value.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 30, 2020

In 2020, an increasingly large number of prospective tenants, from commercial banks to sports apparel retailers and the defense industry are actively seeking protection from existing contamination before signing leases. Such is a dramatically large issue with the economic contribution of real estate to the U.S.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 31, 2019

In 2002, as part of the Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act, the BFPP definition was amended to include the parenthetical phrase “(or a tenant of a person)” in the description of who can claim the BFPP defense, but there was no other direction on the treatment of tenants.

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Liability Leases Defense Commercial 120

Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 10, 2020

The Government’s final payment defense is an affirmative defense on which the Government bears the burden of proof. As to the preservation of the contractor’s claim, the ASBCA held that the contractor submitted its claim for delay damages after receipt of final payment.

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Federal Construction Contracting Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In short, because Sanford had not raised these defenses at the Area Office, Sanford could not raise them at OHA for the first time on appeal. In fact, as OHA noted, Sanford did not do anything concerning the size protest, even in the face of the Area Office’s requests for information, which Sanford acknowledged receiving.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

Too often companies are told that they need to have a safety manual to protect them from OSHA violations, and while that’s true, understanding how that works is just as informative to a safely run company as having all the right words and regulations in a policy. In a criminal case, “self-defense” is an affirmative defense.

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Federal Construction Contracting Blog

APRIL 21, 2022

Requests for equitable adjustment must be considered on a case-by-case basis, in consideration of the particular circumstances of each contract, impacts realized from COVID-19, applicable law, and regulations, and inclusive of any relief that may be authorized by laws enacted in response to this national emergency. 52.242-15, Stop Work Order.

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Contractors Compensation Contract Defense 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 21, 2018

This history combined with the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA) in 1994 which regulates the use of IDIQ, and availability of tools, cost data, services, and technology by more innovative JOC vendors, have made JOC more transparent, efficient, and competitive. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Volume I, Subpart 16.5,

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Contract Renovating Sustainability United States 100

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JUNE 27, 2016

In response to the fast-growing commercial and defense-related demand for unmanned aerial systems (UAS), the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) has awarded a $250,000 grant to the Northern Michigan Unmanned Aerial Systems Consortium (NMUASC) in Alpena. Peter Pettalia, R-Presque Isle; and Aaron Johnson, MEDC Defense Center.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Major Holdings, LLC , held a party could not assert a CERCLA defense because its Phase l report did not comply with the EPA rule. CRECs arise from a past release of a hazardous substance that has been addressed to the satisfaction of regulators, but carry some implementation of controls, like a drinking water restriction.

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Site Liability United States Green 156

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Each episode features an interview with an expert in construction, occupational health and safety, regulations, technology and others topics. Where to start: For a look at a unique part of the building process in Japan, check out “ Earth Defense: Shaking Buildings in the World’s Largest Earthquake Simulator.”

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 26, 2020

This decision impacts on landowners in widely utilized state Brownfields programs, including those who enter the program in advance to purchasing a contaminated property as a defense to being a PRP.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 14, 2022

There are growing interests in using green roofs, blue roofs, and blue-green roofs to manage stormwater in urban centers such as Washington DC’s Green Area Ratio (GAR) environmental sustainability zoning regulation, NYC’s Climate Mobilization Act–Local Laws 92 & 94 and San Francisco’s Better Roofs Ordinance.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 30, 2022

There are growing interests in using green roofs, blue roofs, and blue-green roofs to manage stormwater in urban centers such as Washington DC’s Green Area Ratio (GAR) environmental sustainability zoning regulation, NYC’s Climate Mobilization Act–Local Laws 92 & 94 and San Francisco’s Better Roofs Ordinance.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 2, 2017

Low-cost land, a skilled workforce and “Restrained” government—with low taxes and minimal regulation—yield unrestrained growth in Texas. Read: The Sky’s The Limit In The Lone Star State.

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Texas Regulation Security Zoning 76

Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Manufacturing will be done at Cal-Comp USA’s Logansport plant, which has clean-room manufacturing for a diverse set of industries, from aerospace and defense to medical devices. The move will bring 70 new jobs and $50 million in investment to Indiana.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

” The Director of GSA’s Office of Federal High-Performance Green Buildings provides the findings of that review to the Secretary of Energy who, in consultation with the Department of Defense and GSA, formally identifies the system(s) to be used across the federal government. Such a review was undertaken in 2006 and 2012.

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Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

According to Deloitte’s 2014 Global Aerospace and Defense Outlook , the commercial aerospace sector is expected to experience significant growth this year, driven by continued record-setting production levels at assembly facilities and throughout the aerospace supplier network. Virtually every major defense contractor in the U.S.

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Industrial Products Michigan Defense 60

The Korte Company

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

And because most of those functions are heavily regulated, healthcare leaders and builders join forces for a rigorous process known as facility programming. CMS regulations. Department of Defense. Designing modern healthcare facilities is the perfect example. What’s included in a building program? State licensing requirements.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 13, 2017

This topic includes ordering a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment in contemplation of a real estate transaction, but it includes so much more, think defensively. What a property owner does not know it cannot share.

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Consulting Contract Drafting Legal 153

Best Practices Construction Law

JANUARY 8, 2016

In 1991, after defense contractor scandals, the U.S. It is important to understand the law and the regulations in each of the areas of the compliance program and to develop a code of conduct for each area. DOT revised the DBE regulations. Sentencing Commission issued sentencing guidelines for corporations.

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Contractors DOT Guidelines Regulation 48

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 25, 2014

Advanced technology and a strong portfolio of clean, robust exhaust systems enables Eberspaecher to help OEMs meet stringent CAFE regulations and reduce vehicle emissions. The post Eberspaecher Invests $122 Million, Creates 545 Jobs In Michigan appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) | The Source for Corporate Site Selectors.

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Michigan Defense America US 58

Natural Building

JANUARY 30, 2021

As most of Sea Ranch’s green roofs are actually brown roofs during the summer time when the grasses dry out, the roofs need to be managed as one does other fire reduction measures, which includes ensuring there is defensible space around buildings. The roof may need to be nurtured as you would an interior garden.

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Green Insurance Environment Housing 52

Safety Services Company

APRIL 19, 2018

Fines & OSHA Regulations. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of Fines vs. OSHA Regulations. OSHA regulations require all companies to develop a written Hazard Communication Program and train their workers on the aspects the program covers. Fulfills OSHA regulations. 9: TRAINING.

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Regulation OSHA Inspections Safety 48

Work Gearz

JULY 11, 2020

According to OSHA safety vest regulations, the difference between class 2 and class 3 safety vests are as follows: ANSI Class 2 Safety Vests: This type of safety vests should be worn by workers near traffic between 25-50 mph, working with heavy machineries, working in inclement weather and working in low visibility conditions.

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Safety Materials OSHA Airports 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 24, 2023

Plus, unforeseen circumstances like weather conditions, supply chain disruptions, or regulation changes can also arise. Consider these foundational elements to factor in when creating a technology strategy. Preconstruction Consider your preconstruction technology as your defensive strategy.

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Profitability Construction Autodesk Forecasting 97

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 14, 2016

It serves companies in the manufacturing, automotive, aviation/aerospace and defense industries. The RTP is a collaboration of the worker training agency AIDT, nearby Calhoun Community College, and robotics companies. Source: AIDT).

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 6, 2017

” In other words, the test sites will help FAA create federal regulations that will open the skies to a commercial drone industry that has the potential to become a growth sector worth hundreds of billions of dollars in coming years. Should commercial drone flights be permitted before defenses against rogue drones are perfected?

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North Dakota Commercial New York Site 69

FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

OSHA’s record-keeping regulations do not set forth any specific time frame for employees to report work-related injuries or illnesses. Nevertheless, OSHA will closely scrutinize employer policies that require “immediate” reporting of workplace injuries or illnesses. .” or a state workers’ compensation system.

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Green Industry Professionals

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Once the Defense budget is hammered, a lot of the savings will have to come from domestic programs such as agriculture and environmental protection. On the other hand, cuts to environmental agencies such as EPA could result in a slowdown of regulation, which would make a lot of dealers and contractors happy. Bush tax cuts expire.

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Green Industrial Debt Defense 45

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

OCTOBER 7, 2013

In the wake of 2012’s unparalleled extreme weather events, a green infrastructure financing guide was released by the NatLab consortium—a collaboration between the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and The Nature Conservancy, and sustainable asset management firm EKO Asset Management Partners.

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Infrastructure Philadelphia Green Finance 49

Construction Test

MAY 8, 2020

US regulators have given emergency use permission for a device to filter patients’ blood in an effort to combat the devastating effects of severe inflammation. . They race to the site of a problem and signal to the body to send more immune cells to mount a defense against a foreign invader. .

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