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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 previous version of the design-bid-build contract documents included a Sustainable Project version.

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California is a Model for PACE Loan Reform

Green Building Law Update

California’s statutory changes to its existing residential Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing program, that became effective January 1, 2017, may be a model for residential PACE programs across the nation. The first residential PACE program started in Berkeley, California in 2007. To that end, the State enacted Assembly Bill No.

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Construction in the Digital Age: Embracing Innovative Tools for Successful Business

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These tools enable construction professionals to rethink every aspect of project planning, execution, and collaboration, whether it be through the use of project management software, virtual reality (VR), or building information modeling (BIM). Robotics and Automation: Robotics and automation are revolutionizing construction processes.

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All the Cool Green Building People will be in Memphis Next Week

Green Building Law Update

The process of updating the 2012 International Green Construction Code moves to Memphis next week. The resulting document, the 2015 IgCC will be released for use in the calendar year 2015 and will offer a more robust and greener Green Construction Code.

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Proposals for changes to the International Green Construction Code are due by January 10

Green Building Law Update

The process of updating the 2012 International Green Construction Code has commenced. In fact, proposals for changes to the International Code Council’s “Green Construction Code” have been accepted since November and are due not later than January 10, 2014. And significantly, ASHRAE Standard 189.1

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Essential BIM Terminology

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Often just considered 3D design, building information modeling (BIM) also acts as a collaborative work platform. Data and documents are shared via a common data environment. Each stakeholder or contractor maintains their own data and documents. Asset Information Model (AIM). Project Information Model (PIM).

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Energy Modeling: Deriving Value Beyond Certifications and Compliance

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Building Energy Modeling (BEM) is often only used for green building certifications or to show compliance to building codes or standards. While most project teams have heard of energy modeling, very few fully understand its ability to support important energy related decision-making for projects. BEM Metrics: Informing Outcomes.