Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 21, 2018

will help identify and reduce the risk of damage in the event of a natural disaster, economic disruption, resource depletion or other crisis for buildings, homes, neighborhoods and infrastructure. criteria include acute hazard preparation and adaptation strategies along with chronic risk mitigation at the building and neighborhood scale.

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Federal Construction Contracting Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Notable about this case is the contractor’s invocation of a July 2, 2020 Department of Defense (DoD) memorandum concerning the financial consequences on contractors with firm-fixed-price contracts lacking an economic price adjustment clause during “historic and unprecedented challenges” in the wake of the pandemic’s onset.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

As I find my voice on this blog, please cut me a little slack because I commit to you this blog will be a valuable resource for sustainability and green building. I’m a sustainability and green building attorney and I have been doing this environmental ‘stuff’ for more than 25 years. I am a huge fan of LEED.

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Building Information Management

MARCH 27, 2015

Shared risk-reward. JOC today has more than a 25-year record of implementation within the United States Department of Defense – DOD, and wide range of non-DOD Federal, County/State/Local, Educational, and Healthcare institutions. Energy efficiency and management solutions providing high ROI and low risk. via [link]'

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Businesses making a net zero claim like, “we will be net zero by 2030” risk a charge that they are misleading consumers. We view our role as articulating and then mitigating for a business what is now termed “carbon asset risk” which includes a business claim of net zero. The more likely and larger risk is certainly to reputation.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 24, 2023

Because we found the components’ facility condition data were unreliable due to missing and inaccurate entries, as noted above, we were unable to analyze the relationship between facility sustainment funding and facility condition. released and first version commercially available 2003: NAVY funds development of BUILDER 3.0 (web-based

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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. Just weeks ago the federal appeals court in Von Duprin LLC v. It is a non-scope matter. There has also been a terminology revision of what is a Controlled Recognized Environmental Condition (a CREC).

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Ignorance is not a defense. In a conversation I had with Barry Giles, a true green building pioneer, in 2018, he said, “to truly regard sustainable buildings in a holistic manner, it’s our obligation to start with the supply chain serving the construction industry.”. It is no longer acceptable to look the other way.

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Equity Sustainability Defense Green 257

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 3, 2017

business seeking to mitigate the risk associated with data protection. Therefore, DoD sustainable proponents have brokered this waiver with USGBC, allowing DoD to continue to utilize LEED without compromising data. The EU law is not only mandatory of all doing business in EU countries, but is excellent guidance for any U.S.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JULY 29, 2015

There are multiple types of insurance coverage for the various risks on a construction project. However, when there are multiple insurance carriers covering the same risk (i.e., In this case, Insurance Company #1 participated in the defense of the electrical subcontractor and ultimately paid to settle the dispute.

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Insurance Liability Claims Electrical 48

Work Gearz

JANUARY 15, 2022

Rubber gloves are the first line of defense that electricians wear to work. As an electrician, you require high-standard rubber gloves since not having them on will certainly put you at the risk of getting electrocuted. Many workers in the past have sustained fatal injuries and as reports say, they did have rubber gloves on.

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OSHA Electrical Certification Safety 52

Work Gearz

MAY 22, 2021

Our top overall choice is Decibel Defense Professional Safety Earmuffs because we appreciated the NRR of 37 dB. Decibel Defense Professional Safety Earmuffs Earmuffs 37 dB Many color options, Padded, foldable Plastic, metal, foam. Decibel Defense Professional Safety Earmuffs. Comparison of Top Chainsaw Hearing Protectors.

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Work Gearz

MAY 13, 2021

No one likes to sustain injuries at work: of course, you don’t right? Thanks to the sustainable materials and contemporary craftsmanship. The first thing is the potential risks. Whether you have a specific reason for getting safety shoes and boots, it’s important to map out the risks you could experience at work.

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Materials Safety Products Modeling 52

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 22, 2021

The “Social” components of ESG are among least measured factors in corporate sustainability despite being among the most impactful. As an option, we can further assist them with an independent third party certification to mitigate any risk in showcasing their ethical sourcing credentials. Additionally, it is suggested in the U.S.

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Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2015

To meet their responsibilities as stakeholders of the built environment ( facilities and other built structures ), public sector owners need to have the ability to determine the number, total cost, and measure the performance of renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, and construction projects.

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Work Gearz

JUNE 5, 2021

Our top choice is Decibel Defense Professional Safety Earmuffs because of their NRR of 37dB, and the comfort they offer for long hot days spent in the company of sun and sound. Decibel Defense 37dB Adjustable Padded cell design Foldable, compact, many colors options. Decibel Defense Professional Safety Earmuffs.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Traditional design-bid-build (DBB) construction delivery was too inefficient for the large numbers of renovation, repair, and sustainment/maintenance projects. Department of Defense: West Point Academy in 1985, and United States Air Force bases in 1986. Share Rewards and Risk. Base Reward Upon Performance.

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Building Information Management

JULY 26, 2016

In fact, JOC was actively being used by 1988, especially by the Department of Defense, and has evolved greatly since that time. Shared risk/reward. Team members must be capable of planning and executing the right things, at right time, while maximizing return on investment and minimizing risk. Focus upon outcomes.

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Construction Contract Life Cycle Procurement 40

Building Information Management

JULY 26, 2016

In fact, JOC was actively being used by 1988, especially by the Department of Defense, and has evolved greatly since that time. Shared risk/reward. Team members must be capable of planning and executing the right things, at right time, while maximizing return on investment and minimizing risk. Focus upon outcomes.

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Construction Contract Life Cycle Procurement 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

AUGUST 21, 2013

percent and that climate-change has become a self-sustaining phenomenon. If you don’t think climate change is on the verge of becoming self-sustaining, consider this: The U.S. The British scientists found that current flood defenses have been designed for past conditions (i.e. The report says the three U.S.

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Miami New York Estimating Green 49

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

confidence and joint risk management in achieving project success. Partnering on defense contracts. Delivering Sustainable, High-Performance Buildings: Influence of Project Delivery Methods on Integration and Project Outcomes. The impact of cultural boundary spanners on global project. network performance. Construction.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

The reason for the dearth of court cases is not that there are no disputes and differences arising from green building design and construction, but rather that many, if not most of the contracts in sustainable construction require mandatory arbitration, in lieu of a judicial contest. And always consult your attorney before signing.

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Green Contract Documentation Claims 120

Work Gearz

JULY 7, 2021

Blacksmithing is a noisy business that can put your hearing at risk. Decibel Defense Professional Safety Earmuffs 37 dB Earmuffs ANSI S3.19 Decibel Defense Professional Safety Earmuffs. Professional Safety Ear Muffs by Decibel Defense – 37dB NRR. ClearArmor Safety Earmuffs #141001 34 dB Earmuffs ANSI S3.19

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Safety Defense Products Budgeting 52

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

FM Global is one of the world’s largest commercial and industrial property insurance and risk management organizations specializing in property protection. Phil Wirdzek is the founding president and executive director of the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL). During his career at the U.S.

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

FM Global is one of the world’s largest commercial and industrial property insurance and risk management organizations specializing in property protection. Phil Wirdzek is the founding president and executive director of the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL). During his career at the U.S.

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BIM Conference Education CAD 40

Construction Lawyer

MARCH 28, 2012

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. After a hearing, the district court sustained the motion and the Greers appealed.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

AUGUST 5, 2013

He is an expert in systems optimization, risk analysis and supply chain management. Not only do logistics clusters have huge potential for jobs creation, they also are hubs of innovation of environmental sustainability. Sheffi is a professor of Engineering Systems and director of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics (CTL).

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Memphis Michigan Transportation Florida 76

Help Everybody Everyday

JUNE 20, 2015

I’m no math or economics expert, but that just doesn’t seem like it’s sustainable for the incumbent. So, their decisions are often based on their interpretation of, sometimes nebulous, procurement laws and their tolerance for personal risk. Then in March, the Department of Defense sent out a memo warning of the overuse of LPTA.

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Procurement Contract Profitability Risk 48

Business Facilities

JULY 24, 2019

The Grand Rapids region is home to industry leaders in applied technology, sustainable practices and industrial design. It will augment current R&D, engineering and manufacturing capabilities in Maryland and Europe operated by AST&Science and its subsidiary AST&Defense. NEW HAVEN-MILFORD, CT MSA IS A MAGNET FOR MILLENNIALS.

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Metro Atlanta Austin Innovation 108

Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Working in an environment that exposes you to bodily fluids like blood bears serious risks. If work in an industry that exposes you to bloodborne pathogens, your first line of defense is ample education. The virus is common for individuals who handle needles professionally or to sustain their drug dependence.

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Safety Guidelines OSHA Employment 48

Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Working in an environment that exposes you to bodily fluids like blood bears serious risks. If work in an industry that exposes you to bloodborne pathogens, your first line of defense is ample education. The virus is common for individuals who handle needles professionally or to sustain their drug dependence. .

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Safety Guidelines OSHA Employment 48

Green Building Law Update

MARCH 6, 2022

The government ratings generally track how a nation state’s exposure to and management of ESG risk factors might affect the sustainability and competitiveness of its economy. With no good end to this war in sight, there are already issues of the efficacy in cancelling all things the Russian people versus the Communist leader Putin.

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Defense Legal Regulation Sustainability 156

Building Information Management

JULY 16, 2015

While having its roots in United States Department of Defense; non-DoD Federal Government, State/County/Local Government, Education, Healthcare, Transportation, and Utilities are now included as JOC users and proponents. JOC today has more than a 25-year record of implementation across multiple market sectors. Integrated Project Delivery.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 21, 2014

CAPCO financing, an alternative to conventional bank financing, can accommodate a slightly higher risk profile and provide a more flexible structure for growing businesses. Decrease, on a full fuel cycle basis, the overall impact and carbon footprint of alternative and renewable fuels and increase sustainability.

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Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 22, 2013

While the biotechnology sectors of Eurozone countries are relatively small, the uncertainty has driven investors across the continent to seek lower risk. Healthcare and biotechnology are among the key technologies that have been identified as being important for the future sustainable development of the Luxembourg economy.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 28, 2019

Here’s a look at just a few of the most interesting stories in March: Some key infrastructure projects at improving roadways and bridges could be at risk in 2020. Department of Defense, where a 5-percent increase would include $9.2 Federal Construction Funds Targeted for Cuts in Proposed Budget. President Trump’s $4.7

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Industrial Construction IDEA Contractors 174

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

CAPCO financing, an alternative to conventional bank financing, can accommodate a slightly higher risk profile and provide a more flexible structure for growing businesses. Businesses that request CAPCO investment funding must meet certain criteria and requirements set by the Alabama Development Office. SSBCI dedicates $12.1

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