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New Sustainable Projects Exhibit in 2017 AIA Contract Documents

Green Building Law Update

Last week the American Institute of Architects released the 2017 edition of the A201 family of contract documents, including updated versions of the AIA’s documents developed for the design-bid-build delivery model. The use of an exhibit for sustainable projects is new. the IgCC and more. the IgCC and more.

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RELi Could be Standard Practice in Nearly Every Real Estate Transaction

Green Building Law Update

Much more than only anticipating weather extremes, in the draft document expected to be approved in the coming days, RELi 2.0 By selectively bundling existing sustainable and regenerative guidelines with RELi’s groundbreaking credits for emergency preparedness, adaptation, and community vitality, RELi 2.0

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Stronger leadership on safety needed at colleges

FDR Safety

The 285-page document, “ The Handbook for Campus Safety and Security Reporting ,” released by the Dept of Education in February of 2011 is devoid of guidance for physical safety hazards other than fire. Some schools have a focus on sustainability, but the “social” aspect for student safety is absent at the level of top leadership.

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COP27 Recap: The State of Net Zero and Negotiations

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According to the Cover Text , a document produced by the COP Egyptian Presidency which summarizes negotiation outcomes, the parties agreed to formalize Loss and Damage and begin to draft provisions which route funds from developed countries to developing nations.

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Less than 20% of Green Building Contracts Properly Drafted

Green Building Law Update

In a recent review of contracts involving green building construction projects, less than 20% had properly drafted provisions addressing green building matters. The methodology was admittedly unscientific, if only in that the sample was too small given the large number of sustainable building being erected across the country.

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Litigation over First LEED Platinum Building Comes to an End

Green Building Law Update

Finally, the most significant take away from this case, that involved sophisticated parties engaged in a multi-Million Dollar green building project that was the first LEED Platinum building, is that properly drafted contract documents are both the best sword and shield for mitigating risk.

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Litigation over First LEED Platinum Building Comes to an End

Green Building Law Update

Finally, the most significant take away from this case, that involved sophisticated parties engaged in a multi-Million Dollar green building project that was the first LEED Platinum building, is that properly drafted contract documents are both the best sword and shield for mitigating risk.

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