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Builders Turn to ADUs to Fast Track Affordable Housing

Pro Builder

ADUs and DADUs can be customized to any home site and, in many areas, are legally permitted on properties occupied by existing homes. Pacific Northwest-based Johnston Architects has addressed the concept with its Twisp Cabin, which was originally designed as a vacation cabin located in the Methow Valley of Washington State.

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FEATURE STORY: Washington Is Aiming Higher

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Washington always has been at the forefront of a new frontier in America, in industry as well as geography. But like many locations, Washington now must be nimble in defending its established turf from aggressive competitors while preparing to meet unexpected challenges and exploit huge new opportunities. By Jack Rogers.

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Gensler envisions 'law firm of the future' with pop-up office project

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Called "The Legal Office of the Future," the 5,000-sf, pop-up demonstration project designed by Genlser made its debut this week at the annual conference for the Association of Legal Administrators in Toronto, according to the Washington Post. Architects Government Buildings Office Building'

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Marijuana Smoking is Allowed in LEED Buildings

Green Building Law Update

Today 20 states allow medical marijuana use and Colorado and Washington state have laws allowing recreational marijuana use. Colorado started allowing recreational marijuana use in January and Washington is expected to allow sales this summer. Kaplow LEED Legal Stuart marijuana pot smoking'

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LEED "Pledge" to Replace LEED Bond

Green Building Law Update

One of the very first green building legal conundrums may be resolved. The Washington Business Journal reported on October 31 that legislation will be introduced in Washington D.C. For design professionals and contractors working in Washington D.C., Green Building Act of 2006.

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Legal Fallout Spreads from Trainor Glass Default | ENR.

ENR Construction

Washington Observer. Legal Fallout Spreads from Trainor Glass Default. Building Types. Construction Methods. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption. Economic Stimulus. Associations. Economic Stimulus. ENR Midwest. ENR New York.

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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

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This can be accomplished by asking the OSHA inspector to wait for the arrival of the designated representative before starting the inspection. Where the inspector refuses to wait or where it is impossible for the representative to personally appear, designate a back-up to fill in. If you’re unsure seek advice from counsel.

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