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Construction Law: October 2023

Construction Law

Legal terms explained Our latest Legal Terms Explained series article from Georgia Di Salle of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP looks at Expert Evidence. Legislation state of play table Our regular update of the progress of legislation and government procurement related developments compiled by Construction Law staff.

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Government Ownership of Rain is Antithetical to Increased Potable Water

Green Building Law Update

Supreme Court having before it an interstate water dispute, where Florida seeks an equitable apportionment of the waters of the Chattahoochee and Flint Rivers over the claims of upstream Georgia, the issue of “who owns the rain” is of national importance. ” McNaughton v. Eaton, 1952.

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Government Ownership of Rain is Antithetical to Increased Potable Water

Green Building Law Update

Supreme Court having before it an interstate water dispute, where Florida seeks an equitable apportionment of the waters of the Chattahoochee and Flint Rivers over the claims of upstream Georgia, the issue of “who owns the rain” is of national importance. ” McNaughton v. Eaton, 1952.

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40 Best Construction Podcasts in 2022

Levelset

Alex Barthet is a board certified construction lawyer and a mechanical engineer, making him an excellent fit to host The Lien Zone , which covers technical and legal questions related to construction law. They cover everything to do with the legal issues that affect construction safety, profitability, and business. The Lien Zone.

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What the LEED Pilot for Wood Is and What It Is Not

Green Building Law Update

Green Building Council is to be applauded for the release last week of the new pilot credit MRpc102 – Legal Wood. What USGBC did do within the April 5, 2016 quarterly addenda to LEED was include a new temporary alternative compliance path credit, MRpc102 Legal Wood| Possible 1 point. So a Legal Wood pilot credit might be a misnomer?

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What the LEED Pilot for Wood Is and What It Is Not

Green Building Law Update

Green Building Council is to be applauded for the release last week of the new pilot credit MRpc102 – Legal Wood. What USGBC did do within the April 5, 2016 quarterly addenda to LEED was include a new temporary alternative compliance path credit, MRpc102 Legal Wood| Possible 1 point. So a Legal Wood pilot credit might be a misnomer?

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Pulse: 08/20/2012

ENR Construction

Sustainability. Georgia Georgia State University has selected Heery International to provide interior design and engineering services for the first phase of the adaptive reuse of the former SunTrust Bank headquarters building in downtown Atlanta. Building Types. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. -->.