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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

Green Building Law Update

Senate Bill 370 (passed) requires that each county recycling plan address the collection and recycling of recyclable materials from specified large office buildings by October 1, 2020. Water and Sewer Services. Clean Energy Jobs. Senate Bill 516 (passed) increases the RPS from 25% by 2020 to 50% by 2030 and makes other related changes.

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A Zero Fossil Fuel House in Massachusetts

Natural Building

Two years later he and his partner Hannah got the occupancy permit on the very day their son, Max, was born. Spartan said, “I have not paid an electric or heating bill for seven years, since both the solar hot water and collectors generating electricity started running — just water/sewer, mortgage and taxes.

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California Construction in the Time of Covid-19

Construction and Infrastructure Law

As another example, the City of Los Angeles expressly allows “construction of commercial, office and institutional buildings.” [4] This is especially true given that the localities are the ones that issue permits, schedule inspections and sign-off on work.

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California Construction in the Time of Covid-19

Construction and Infrastructure Law

As another example, the City of Los Angeles expressly allows “construction of commercial, office and institutional buildings.” [4] This is especially true given that the localities are the ones that issue permits, schedule inspections and sign-off on work.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

De-energize, lock out, and tag electrical circuits. Inspect electrical power panel. Check electrical connections and wiring for loose or overheated conditions. De-energize or discharge all hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, or thermal energy prior to beginning work. Door; Hydraulic, Electric or Pneumatic Operated.

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Green construction tips to make your facility environmentally friendly

The Korte Company

Electric lights are getting more efficient, but they still account for between 25% to 45% of a building’s energy use. Let’s use a large office as an example. Green construction principles turn traditional office design on its head. In some jurisdictions, on-site water recycling is permitted. It’s also free.

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Less Is More In New England

Business Facilities

The economic development office has been selected by Americans for the Arts to participate in Arts & Economic Prosperity V (AEP5) to measure the local economic impact created by public arts organizations in the community as well as measure spending by arts audiences. City Hall offices will be expanded into the Annex.