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Grenfell Inquiry report further delayed

Construction Law

Delays in contacting parties that may have been criticised in the Grenfell Inquiry’s draft report mean that publication has been delayed again. Subscribers to the printed magazine get access to the entire Construction law website. See the panel to the right.

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ASHRAE, others starting to draft new biomass requirements for green buildings

Contractor Magazine

Green Building Council (USGBC) and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) will draft new standards soon. After deciding to create a definition for what biomass is in the Green Building Standards, HPAC Engineering reported that ASHRAE , U.S. Content Classification: Curated.

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Towards a model law for the adjudication of construction disputes

Construction Law

Barrister, arbitrator and adjudicator Karen Gough of 39 Essex Chambers chaired the drafting committee for the new Model Law for adjudication, which aims to represent the best of global current practice. She explains how the Model Law can spread the benefits of adjudication to jurisdictions that do not enjoy access to it already.

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A Day in the Life of a Green Building Attorney

Green Building Law Update

Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album that Rolling Stone magazine ranked as the greatest Beatles song ever. Responding to consultant email and draft report of Phase II environmental site assessment. Reviewing and approving quotes in draft third party journal article on defects in green building contracts. 01:30 p.m.

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WaterSense releases draft spec for pre-rinse spray valves

Contractor Magazine

Environmental protection Agency’s WaterSense program in early February released a draft specification for commercial pre-rinse spray valves. WASHINGTON — Commercial kitchens will have an opportunity to save water. The faucets are used to wash food residue off of plates and flatware before they are put in a dishwasher.

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The SIAC Rules, 7th Edition: Faster, Better, Cheaper?

Construction Law

Vijay Bange and Paul-Raphael Shehadeh of Duane Morris examine key provisions of the draft new edition of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre’s Rules. Do all the provisions advance the cause of greater efficiency, expedition and cost effectiveness, they ask?

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ASSE to Join IAPMO Pending Vote - Contractor Magazine

Contractor Magazine

Contractor Magazine. IAPMO and ASSE are now working together to draft a legally binding document for the transition. Name: Sign In or register to use your Contractor Magazine ID. Contractor Magazine Newsletters. Contractor Magazine Corporate. Search: Subscribe to the print magazine. Contractor Magazine.