Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

I am excited to be presenting a fast paced and fun one hour virtual program, “Environmental Social Governance (ESG) an Emergent and Fast Growing Area of the Law” for the Maryland State Bar Association, and Not just for lawyers, on December 14, 2021 at noon. Register today for the live virtual program. 9601) and petroleum products.”.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 2, 2022

ESG will be the environmental issue of the year, if not also among the biggest business issues of the year. And yes, this is with appreciation that environmental is only the E in ESG. Several recent reviews showed environmental factors are weighted dramatically more heavily than social and governance. ESG is everywhere.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 25, 2020

Among the most misunderstood term in a Phase I environmental site assessment is the Historical Recognized Environmental Condition. The environmental professionals who perform these assessments by and large do not take heed of Eduardo Galeano’s quote, “History never really says goodbye. History says, ‘see you later.’”.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 31, 2021

The question de riguer in commercial real estate transactions is if PFAS is included in a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment? The term “recognized environmental conditions means the presence or likely presence of any hazardous substances or petroleum products in, on, or at a property.”. “. 9601) and petroleum products.”.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 7, 2020

Surprising few of those bills that passed involved environmental matters. This is a review of key environmental legislation enacted this session. Maryland has been described as having more pages of environmental statutes and regulations on a per capita basis than any other state. We are ready to help you.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 7, 2020

Surprising few of those bills that passed involved environmental matters. This is a review of key environmental legislation enacted this session. Maryland has been described as having more pages of environmental statutes and regulations on a per capita basis than any other state. We are ready to help you.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 13, 2022

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is a certification that aids in improving building performance and reduces the impact on the environment. Energy and atmosphere measure the building’s impact on the environment, considering energy performance, water efficiency, pollution prevention, and indoor environmental quality.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 30, 2020

For those concerned about the state of the environmental industrial complex during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, I can report that last Friday I reviewed my 1,000th Phase I Environmental Site Assessment this year. So, I can report the state of the business of the environmental in the U.S. 9601 et seq.,

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

SEC instructions have long described an administrative or judicial proceeding involving an environmental penalty of $100,000 or more, as not being “ordinary routine litigation incidental to the business.” This is an expansion from the longstanding rule that companies disclose the material effect of environmental laws to ‘all’ laws.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 21, 2019

The environmental issue was apparently first popularized in Green Britain including as a result of the 2016 surveys conducted by the Marine Conservation Society. We have been working with some of this country’s largest businesses on how to respond to shareholder environmental proposals including matters of nurdles.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 25, 2024

Whatever the mechanism for greening the built environment, there is one force that drives environmental justice activist Charles Callaway: community. It could be solar, it could be wind. It could be green roofs or clean streets.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 19, 2020

The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA, commonly referred to as Superfund), 42 U.S.C. A prospective tenant may now to seek BFPP treatment in the event of a future federal CERCLA cleanup action at the leased property or simply to ensure appropriate environmental stewardship of the property.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

Effect of environmental conditions on selection of foundation types for bridges over water such as ship collision, floating ice, earthquakes are.

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The Constructor

MARCH 7, 2017

Concrete has a substantial environmental impact. Various methods to reduce environmental impact of concrete such as material conservation is.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

I review a large number of Phase I environmental site assessments, and year in, year out, the largest number of questions I field are about Historical Recognized Environmental Conditions. And the most frequently asked questions I field are about Historical Recognized Environmental Conditions. History says, ‘see you later.’”.

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The Constructor

JANUARY 4, 2021

The Love Canal in the US was named after William T. Love, who in the mid-1890s imagined a waterway linking Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. He trusted.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 13, 2017

In an effort to mitigate risk you should not contract directly with an environmental consultant, but rather your attorney should contract with that consultant. And fourth, the client should not have knowledge of certain environmental facts. And it may be much more than that. What a property owner does not know it cannot share.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Australian contractors are facing increased environmental compliance pressure, but the right planning and software can turn challenge into opportunity.

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BD+C

AUGUST 12, 2021

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) recently released a report to spur more environmentally friendly construction.

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BD+C

JULY 14, 2020

One of the most commonly accepted methods of analyzing a product’s environmental impacts is life cycle assessment. An LCA is a comprehensive measure of the total environmental impact of a product, assembly or structure. True to its name, LCA is a holistic measure that examines the entire life cycle of a product, start to finish.

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 16, 2021

We all know that the main constituent of concrete is cement, which is obtained by breaking down calcium carbonate (limestone). When carried out on a.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 21, 2021

California Master Planned Community Axed Due to Environmental Concerns. But with the judge’s challenging of the developer’s environmental impact, it will be significantly harder for the project to continue without making any large changes, reports Curbed. Environmental. cbroderick. Wed, 04/21/2021 - 08:48. Read More. .

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The Constructor

JUNE 18, 2020

Which are the best companies to work with as environmental engineers? The post Which are the best companies to work with as environmental engineers?

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE CONDITIONS OF STRUCTURES Sl. Environment Exposure Conditions i Mild Concrete surfaces protected. How To Guide Tests on Cement Tips Cement'

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Today, managing environmental risks is an essential part of that process. When a project involves health care facilities such as hospitals, clinics and assisted living centers, the environmental concerns are even more important. Any successful construction project demands thorough planning and careful management.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 17, 2012

Environmental consideration is of much importance in the site. Site investigation is carried out before the start of a new construction projects.

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Construction Dive

MAY 30, 2023

The proposed legislation could also advance the Mountain Valley Pipeline and help boost the construction workforce, according to one trade group.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

Environmental Impact Assessment involves a systematic process for identifying, predicting and evaluating potential impacts associated with a.

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Natural Building

JULY 12, 2022

The new French environmental regulations position natural materials as a priority for a sustainable future in construction, in both housing and public buildings. Wood, straw, hemp, reed or bamboo, in combination with earth or stone for their high thermal inertia, offer virtuous alternatives to the use of cement.

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BD+C

AUGUST 17, 2021

metro areas with the most environmental risk. Three Texas cities lead YardiMatrix’s list of U.S.

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Business Facilities

JUNE 4, 2020

Read: Braven Environmental To Invest $31.7M The company will establish a first-of-its-kind waste plastics facility and manufacturing operation and create 52 new jobs in Cumberland County, VA. In Virginia at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 4, 2022

Management systems are a great way to assess and control environmental health and safety issues within your organization. One example of that is ISO 140101, the international standards organization for environmental management systems. Or ISO 45001, the standard for an environmental safety and health management system.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 3, 2022

The global professional services firm says the deal advances its strategy for environmental consultjng services to account for one-third of its global annual net revenue by 2024.

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BD+C

MARCH 2, 2020

Brown announced during his 14th State of the City address that Buffalo will launch the largest Environmental Impact Bond (EIB) in the country at $30 million. Mayor Byron W. The funds from this investment will allow the City of Buffalo and Buffalo Sewer Authority to capitalize on the Rain Check Buffalo program.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 8, 2015

It is significant when the Harvard Business Review alters its methodology in ranking the best performing CEOs in the world to now take into account a company’s environmental performance. Those financial metrics are now weighted at 80% and environmental, social and governance performance at 20%.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Environmental laws provide the backbone for permitting and reporting requirements on construction projects, while a wide variety of state and municipal laws impose even stricter rules. Failure to follow local and federal environmental requirements can lead to significant financial penalties, civil action, and even criminal charges.

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Natural Building

JUNE 14, 2022

“The new Helderberg Environmental Center is truly a magnificent building and provides the perfect setting for the various environmental education programs the City’s nature reserves offer schools and interest groups. This center provides us with a practical example of what a green City facility can look like.

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