Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

Owners of wind turbines and of solar panel farms have had their modern environmentally friendly and legal businesses criminalized under the World War I era MBTA regulatory scheme. In a 2013 blog post I wrote about Duke Energy’s guilty plea in the First Ever Criminal Prosecution for Deaths of Birds by Wind Turbine.

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Construction Law

MAY 2, 2024

News Our regular news round up includes a survey saying collaboration is on the rise; Network Rail promises a partnering approach in its new framework; and a warning that carbon reduction policy risks legal challenge. Legal terms explained Isabella Salame of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP explains what is meant by non-delegable duties.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 10, 2019

Modern appreciation of the perils of lead resulted in the federal government banning the use of lead based paint in dwellings in 1978, as well as federal, state and local laws, including federal regulations that have at least since 1994 mandated certain disclosures in real estate transactions. More than three quarters of the U.S.

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HardHatChat

JANUARY 6, 2020

The Green Rush Surges On: Between 2018 and 2019, Englewood’s work in the cannabis industry grew by 100%, and we expect that trajectory to continue as more states legalize recreational marijuana use and cannabis firms expand into new markets.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 3, 2018

Any information provided it NOT intended as any form of legal guidance. House Bill Analysis Job Order Contracting HB 2412. This is list is for reference only and may not be complete or current. The JOC regulatory framework is evolving despite its long term use. Associated General Contractors of Virginia Legislative Reports. Washington.

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

In our house of seven children, it seems that almost every day is an “Essay Day.” A career in the construction industry, just like the legal industry, can be made or destroyed based upon your reputation. There are countless federal and state regulations and statutes that address (and sometimes require) ethical practices in contracting.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 16, 2022

A Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) is a tradeable, market-based instrument that represents the legal property rights to the “renewable-ness” or all of the non-power attributes of renewable electricity generation. The environmental industrial complex regularly skirts this legal prescription. yes, this blog will continue).

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Stok

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Combining this with the estimated 300 million additional buildings required to meet demand by 2030 to avoid a severe housing shortage, the question at COP is how do we find the mechanisms to unlock capital for energy efficiency projects?

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Construction and Infrastructure Law

MARCH 24, 2020

Amidst the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, daily and sometimes hourly changes in federal, state, and local orders and regulations are significantly impacting the construction industry. This alert is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice and is not intended to form an attorney client relationship.

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Construction and Infrastructure Law

MARCH 24, 2020

Amidst the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, daily and sometimes hourly changes in federal, state, and local orders and regulations are significantly impacting the construction industry. This alert is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice and is not intended to form an attorney client relationship.

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Stok

JULY 29, 2018

If your client uses outside counsel for legal review of lease and contracts, request a fee estimate to include in your budget. For a medium to large sized corporate client, legal review may be in-house in which case there is no cost to the project. Scanning of slab if required by building rules and regulations.

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Construction Law Monitor

MAY 14, 2013

If there is any one constant in the legal profession, it is that the law is an ever-evolving, static thing. The first, Senate Bill 183 , is the furthest along of the three, having successfully passed through the Senate and out of the House Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.

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DebunkTheBIM

MAY 19, 2011

This concept is not new (roles of clerks-of-works fall in here, so do in house design and project managers’) and it does not necessary need BIM. Most of us have a basic-idea on how things work in the legal field. Self regulation in AEC is just not working. However, BIM makes it more affordable than the alternatives.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 21, 2018

This history combined with the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA) in 1994 which regulates the use of IDIQ, and availability of tools, cost data, services, and technology by more innovative JOC vendors, have made JOC more transparent, efficient, and competitive. Unite States Government Printing Office, House Document No.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 16, 2022

Agricultural buildings serve various purposes, such as housing livestock, storing hay and farm equipment, and others. For example, a livestock barn needs a spacious interior with good ventilation, while a machine shed must be tall enough to house large equipment. Building Permits and Zoning Regulations. The Building Purpose.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Work below a $2k-$5k threshold should not be included in the analysis as this level may not be cost effective and/or may be best accomplish by in-house staff or alternative methods. All significant conditions, such as requirements for compatibility with existing laws, regulations, contracts. Results of the need analysis.

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Help Everybody Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2015

“Wouldn’t this apply to in-house marketers working for firms?” And I do recommend that any firm leader who reads this get the proper legal advice from a licensed attorney. Last year, I sat through a legal presentation at a firm called Reed Smith. But let’s put that aside for a second and consider the legal definitions.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 29, 2016

The company is expanding its existing 240,000-square-foot building where it currently employs over 1,000 people in roles including software development, sales, customer support, finance, human resources, legal, marketing, and project management. TEF projects must be approved by the governor, lieutenant governor and speaker of the House.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 26, 2023

In construction, they’re used in creating broad platforms for structures such as bridges, stages, or temporary housing units. They are repurposed as emergency housing, classrooms, and community centers. Adhering to local building codes is essential for safety and legality, often necessitating expert consultation.

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Construction Test

APRIL 29, 2020

If you have a vision of Zurich as an uptight, over-regulated place, the laid-back charm of Zurich West will knock that on the head. Regulation eventually caught up with Zurich West, but in a way that’s reinforced its happy-go-lucky reputation. Schiffbau is a rendezvous for lovers of theatre, jazz and great gastronomy.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 7, 2012

Compliance/Regulations. Obviously, one of the key components of a cloud solution is the data center or cloud host where the data and even the programs that use that data are housed. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 18, 2018

Here’s how it went down: On June 2, 2008, contractor entered into an agreement with owner to construct house for $572,000, but at the time the contract was signed the contractor’s license limit was $350,000. In that case, the dispute was whether the “old law” or the “new law” applied.

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Construction and Infrastructure Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Nevertheless, critics of the bill anticipate that it will ultimately increase building costs, and will only exacerbate the current shortage of affordable housing in California. The bill also precludes recovery of liquidated damages or penalties. Section 2810.3

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

Compliance/Regulations. There are local servers that are usually on-site and maintained and run by in-house people. Data centers are entrusted to house data, make it accessible 24-7, and ensure all the data is secure. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. General Management.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Owner customers, tenant activities, preventive maintenance programs, and other in-house. Completed Individual Job Orders (IJO), Task Order (TO), or Job Orders (JO) are submitted to the a designated office/person in accordance with regulations and standard procedures. In-House or Contract Performance Review. requirements.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

Compliance/Regulations. I too have succumbed to complacency in working around the house and farm. This includes keeping up to date on all new OSHA regulations, having properly working equipment that is regularly maintained and inspected, and enrolling in safety courses that focus on creating a safer environment on the job.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 1, 2012

Compliance/Regulations. By themselves, they can’t house important documents, such as 401K contribution forms, that your employees need to access on a regular basis. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law.

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Business Facilities

JANUARY 22, 2014

“There is no guaranty that any federal agency would approve such a transfer and there is a high degree of probability that certain of the grants—which have a limited timeframe left for expenditure of funds—would be lost,” EDC legal counsel Thomas Carlotto said, in written testimony to the RI State Senate.

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Construction Lawyer

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 12, 2012

Compliance/Regulations. Be sure you have in-house processes in place that will ensure that you and your subs and vendors are prepared for any project, whether it’s green or not. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. technology.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

But actually very little of it, when the chemistry industry estimates less than 1% of polystyrene is used in as a ‘food service product’ and that is all this law regulates. Reduction of waste is a good aim, but banning legal products does not accomplish that end and is bad government, including that what comes as a replacement may be worse?

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CivilJungle

JUNE 8, 2022

A fence is a barrier that is usually constructed on the boundary line of a yard for purposes like privacy, stopping intruders from entering the house, Fences can be of many types like concrete fencing, chain wire fencing, picket fencing, haha fencing, electric fencing, site fencing, metal fencing, timber fencing, etc. Picket Fences.

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Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

The relative importance of facilities to the organizational mission, the availability of in-house facility management staff, and legal requirements/regulations are among the many considerations. As in an outsourcing initiative, careful consideration must be given as the pros and cons.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

Journal of Legal. for housing associations in the UK. Federal acquisition regulation. social housing. Partnering in the house building sector: a. Analysis of the quality attributes used in establishing best value tenders in the UK social housing sector. Anderson, L., & Polkinghorn, B. Shamsuddin, S.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 24, 2021

New appointees in the Biden Administration, from the SEC and the Labor Department to the top White House economic advisor, all signal mandatory ESG disclosures. and the legal adage that bad facts rise to bad law may certainly have been at play in those instances. And with ESG disclosure regulation in the U.S.

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NH Construction Law

JANUARY 23, 2021

And occasionally, they misclassify workers as independent contractors when legally they are not – with nasty consequences. The rule is also vulnerable under the Congressional Review Act which allows simple majorities in both the House and Senate to repeal a new regulation within 60 days of its submission or publication.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 29, 2017

4) Work that can be effectively and economically accomplished by in-house resources. 3) Normally, if the value of the non-prepriced work exceeds 10 percent, then the non-prepriced work should be reduced, eliminated or performed in house or the job must be acquired using other contracting methods. Best Practice Job Order Contracting. (d)

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