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European Data Privacy Law Applicable to Green Buildings

Green Building Law Update

With the upcoming May 25, 2018 effective date for the new European General Data Protection Regulation, the European Union law drafted to provide greater protections for the personal data of individuals, it is a good time to review and consider the large quantity of data generated by green buildings. Many small U.S.

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Zero Waste in an Era of Net Zero Everything

Green Building Law Update

But that success may owe itself more to he law’s roots in the creation of the City’s Scavengers Protective Union in 1879, than any modern effort at repairing the world. Their ideas never scaled and much of their work was transferred to the Green Building Certification Inc., Governments in the U.S. yes, this blog will continue).

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The UK Sets the Scene for Mandatory ESG Laws in the Western World

Green Building Law Update

await action by the federal government on mandatory ESG laws, the United Kingdom has become the first European Union country to enact mandatory ESG disclosure laws. As we in the U.S. Nancy Hudes and I are now publishing a blog www.ESGLegalSolutions.com (. yes, this blog will continue).

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EPDs are New and Untested but in Short Order will Dominate

Green Building Law Update

As explained in my recent blog post, EPDs are Among the Hottest Topics in Green Building. As a threshold matter, EPDs have been a European construct in part to comply with the European Union Integrated Product Policy. All are invited to the mini symposium “Can Green Building Law Save The Planet?”

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Green Building. Other reports that are typically offered include: EEO/Minority Compliance, Workers’ Compensation, Union Reporting, and the ability to create countless custom reports. Green Building. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |.

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Seven Construction Associations You Should Consider Joining

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Union organizations are not listed here, but also provide many similar benefits to members. It includes government and private sector owners, construction consultants, technology suppliers, academia, and legal organizations. Green Project Management (GPM). Green Building Council (USGBC). Modular Building Institute (MBI).

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

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Green Building. In fact, he turned his father’s small grave-digging business into a large union excavation business. Green Building. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management.