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2018 IgCC to be Adopted in Baltimore City

Green Building Law Update

This evening an ordinance will be introduced in the Baltimore City Council to adopt the 2018 International Green Construction Code. In the realm of green building this is a big deal. The existing green building code mandates that nearly all newly constructed or extensively modified building must be certified green.

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Lawyers' Opinions in Green Building Transactions

Green Building Law Update

We are increasingly called upon to give legal opinions that a green building is LEED certified, ‘certifiable’ or otherwise really a green building. One might ask why they need an opinion from a lawyer that their building is green? a mortgage) a green building. ASHRAE 189.1

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Bird Friendly Building now the Law in Howard County

Green Building Law Update

The bird-friendly design standards that the Director adopts by regulation and that are equivalent to Pilot Credit #55. Howard County has since 2008 been one of a limited number of jurisdictions across the country with a mandatory LEED green building law for private buildings. with an average household in excess of $116,000.

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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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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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City of Rockville Implementing the IgCC

Green Building Law Update

The City of Rockville, Maryland has adopted the International Green Construction Code 2012 as mandatory for all commercial and multi family building. The applicant must demonstrate equivalency to the City and develop acceptable compliance documentation.”. or the National Green Building Standard (ICC 700-2012).

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Innovative Approaches to Industrial Construction Project Management

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All stakeholders have access to the same files, documents, drawing, and models. Sure, adding solar panels, PV windows, the best insulation for exterior walls , and water harvesting are all wonderful ideas for creating green buildings. This ensures that the final product will adhere to all safety codes and ADA regulations.