Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

On July 2, 2013, the U.S. On August 1, 2013 (presumably within 30 days of the July 2, 2013 USGBC adoption of LEED v4) a group of “appellants” filed an appeal asking the USGBC to “strike the FSC certified wood credit in each place it occurs” in LEED v4. A copy is here.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 1, 2014

” In the guidance that accompanied the new regulation, EPA made clear that persons conducting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments “may” [i.e., While in EPA''s view, the new version provides an improved process the increased bureaucratic reports may increase costs.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 16, 2013

Fish and Wildlife Service has announced it is soliciting comments through November 12, 2013 on the issuance of a take permit “for recurring eagle mortalities” associated with the operation of the Shiloh IV wind turbine project in Solano County, California. To appreciate this take permit some content may be useful.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 23, 2015

On September 11, 2009, FWS issued regulations for the first time that “authorize limited take of bald eagles. For instance, FWS cited “a company interested in siting a wind-power facility” as an example of an entity that “may qualify for a programmatic take permit.” and golden eagles.,

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 23, 2015

On September 11, 2009, FWS issued regulations for the first time that “authorize limited take of bald eagles. For instance, FWS cited “a company interested in siting a wind-power facility” as an example of an entity that “may qualify for a programmatic take permit.” and golden eagles., ” 74 Fed.

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FDR Safety

MAY 10, 2013

Non-union employees can select anyone, including representatives of a union, to accompany an OSHA compliance officer during an inspection of their worksite, according to a recent interpretation letter issued by OSHA. As noted in an article by the Constangy Brooks & Smith law firm, the letter is provoking a backlash from employers.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 25, 2014

Regency Centers Corporation, a publicly traded REIT, completed the sale of $250 million of “green building bonds” on May 14, 2014. ” Only days before the green building bond sale, on May 12, 2014, Regency was honored by the U.S. In November 2013, Bank of America issued the first ever U.S.

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Pro Builder

JULY 8, 2021

The number of building permits issued for new home construction in the six-county area around Pittsburgh jumped 37% through May of this year, according to a report by Tall Timber Group, a Ross Township-based construction industry consulting firm. Lynn Foltz, a Washington County developer and builder. “It

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Pro Builder

MAY 20, 2021

This sector has grown greatly in recent years as a way to combat housing affordability and availability issues, and the demand is poised to grow even more as Americans desire more living space and single-family structures. reading registered at the start of 2013.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Building storm shelters in schools has become a major statewide issue after the May 20, 2013 tornado that killed seven children in a Moore, Okla. City councilors in Tulsa, Okla. are considering a proposed change to the city''s building code that would require storm shelters in new school construction.

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

While careful attention to fall protection is needed in a wide variety of workplaces, evidence for its importance clearly can be seen in fatality statistics in the construction industry – falls were the leading cause of fatal construction accidents in 2013, with 294 of the 796 total deaths.

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HardHatChat

AUGUST 13, 2013

Well, fast-forward to 2013 and we are now seeing some new retail construction projects on a large scale in most metro areas, proving there still is room for product that reinvents the shopping mall development and delivers a value-based experience. Read more at: Commercial Construction Predictions and Trends for 2013. Chuck Taylor.

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Lets Build

MARCH 21, 2017

On the other hand, this same issue has led to the emergence of many sharing services. This machinery may be extremely high-priced and may not be worthy to buy it for an one time project. The availability of places where you could safely store your machinery can be an issue, too. Perfect for one-time projects. Maintenance.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 9, 2018

Following existing law and as evident in the legislative intent of Senate Bill 887 in 2013 that created this PSC authority, the court here held in Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, et al. We have no doubt about the correctness of this legal decision, but the larger issue may be if the law is good public policy?

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JULY 3, 2014

From the May/June 2014 issue. billion in capital investment during 2013, according to a report by Gov. The 2013 New & Expanding Industries Report outlines another solid year of economic development activity in Alabama, with 445 projects in sectors such as automotive, aerospace, chemicals, metals and technology.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 7, 2020

To put this issue in perspective, the average demand made by attackers in the second quarter of 2020 was $178,254, per the Coveware Quarterly Ransom Report. The growing number of cyber risks may feel daunting, but there are several ways to protect your business from these cybercrimes. Ransomware.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has collected on this topic in recent weeks may be sorely disappointed. 13, 2013, “How Much Should it Cost to Protect Construction Workers from Respirable Crystalline Silica?

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Best Practices Construction Law

OCTOBER 29, 2013

Last year, the Department of Transportation issued a notice of proposed rulemaking for changes to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) regulations. In the meantime, the AGC and ARTBA are asking its members to complete an on-line survey to gather information on how the proposed changes may impact contractors.

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Constructlaw

JULY 6, 2020

This article was originally published in Government Construction (Volume 5, Issue 2 – Summer 2020), an ABA Division 13 Quarterly Newsletter. The United States Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (the “Board”) recently issued a decision that may be particularly pertinent in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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BD+C

APRIL 3, 2023

Since 2013, he has served as Chair of the Texas Society of Architects Emerging Design + Technology conference and is co-Director of TEX-FAB Digital Fabrication Alliance. So this may not produce an image that is as creatively “loose” as those from Midjouryey. It may be a bit more advanced, but it can do some very specific tasks.

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NH Construction Law

MARCH 13, 2019

Many contracts specify that an owner may terminate a contractor, and many subcontracts specify that a contractor may terminate a subcontractor, either for cause (i.e., 3d 449 (2013), explains the logic. How New Hampshire courts will rule on the matter will undoubtedly depend on the precise clause at issue. 257 Or.App.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 11, 2013

Labor and employment laws regularly intersect with the construction industry—whether you are dealing with employment issues such as the hiring and firing of employees, compliance with state and federal E-Verify requirements , or applicability of project labor agreements on a project. The Breaking News.

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Revit OpEd

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Since they revamped the stair tools in Revit 2013 and tweaked them slightly in 2014 and 2015 we''ve had two annotation tools, Stair Path and Tread (or Riser) Number , to place view specific stair annotation. For now it may suffice to start with Stair by Component and then use Convert to modify the sketch as required. Worth a try.

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PSMJ Resources

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

PSMJ has been addressing the issue of design firm ownership transition for 34 years and is holding two Ownership and Leadership Transition Roundtables for the leaders of today's A/E/C practices just like yours – February 11-14, 2013 in Beaver Creek, CO and May 7-9, 2013 in Chicago, IL.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 27, 2015

If you add in the slip or trip injuries that are reported incorrectly because they resulted in strains and sprains or are “bodily reaction” (a slip/trip/balance issue that didn’t result in impact)? This issue affects companies worldwide. Attention lapses and distractions may account for many of these incidents.

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Best Practices Construction Law

APRIL 8, 2013

granted, 12-929, 2013 WL 1285318 (Apr. The issues on appeal are: (1) Whether the Court’s decision in Stewart Organization, Inc. Until there is clear guidance from the Supreme Court on these issues, some things to think about include: Forum selection clauses are not always enforced as written. MicrosoftInternetExplorer4.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Water Report 2013 , prepared by Deloitte. Water Report 2013 was launched at the CDP U.S. Water Forum on November 18, 2013. Board-level oversight of water-related issues has increased 13 percent from 2012, but is still relatively low at 32 percent. The CDP U.S. While the number of U.S.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 15, 2013

Provincial Wage Report Suggest Further Increases in 2013. A New Foundland and Labrador minimum wage advisory panel is recommending that the provinces’ raise minimum wage rate in 2013 and then readjust upward every year afterwards. For more information on a custom safety program for your company, please contact us by clicking here.

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Revit OpEd

APRIL 12, 2012

Revit Extensions for Revit 2013 Posted. The Revit Clinic mentioned today that these extensions have been posted for the latest version of Revit 2013. Globe Link for Autodesk Revit 2013. Batch Print for Autodesk Revit 2013. Worksharing Monitor for Autodesk Revit 2013. Autodesk Revit Model Review 2013.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MAY 31, 2013

Business Facilities : March/April 2013. Special Report: Steadfast And Strong In The Wake Of Superstorm Sandy | The unprecedented and deadly devastation wrought by last fall’s catastrophe demolished entire communities from Montauk Point to Cape May. Recent Issues BF-March/April-2013' First Word | Delivering The Goods.

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Contractor Magazine

JULY 18, 2012

Digital Issue. Back Issues. FMI’s forecast calls for 3% growth for construction put in place (CPIP) by the end of 2012 and another 7% in 2013 for a total of $882.4 Lodging CPIP is expected to grow 4% and rebound somewhat to 7% and 8% in 2013 and 2014. billion in 2013. Skip to Navigation Skip to Content.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JULY 8, 2013

Issued on July 3, 2013, the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business ® registered 52.2% registered in May. reported in May, reflecting growth for the 47th consecutive month. reported in May, reflecting growth for the 47th consecutive month. registered in May. percent registered in May.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 4, 2014

In 2013, OSHA consulted with over 30,000 small businesses to assess their safety policies and offer recommendations on ways to improve them. Some companies may be hesitant to call OSHA and request a consultation for fear of citations and fines if OSHA finds problems at the work site.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JULY 18, 2013

From the May/June 2013 issue. On May 19-21, representatives from choice locations across North America met with site selection professionals seeking a home for top projects at Business Facilities’ 9th annual LiveXchange event at the Westin Stonebriar in Frisco, TX. By Jack Rogers. You need to know the site history.

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Construction Lawyer

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

This subject is more complicated that it may seem. If the owner and architect have used a good contract, such as those prepared by the American Institute of Architects, the copyright issues will be covered. If a non-standard agreement is used, there may not be any discussion about copyright. 8, 2013) demonstrates.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JULY 22, 2013

Business Facilities , a national publication focused on site selection and economic development, began releasing the results of its 9th Annual Rankings Report on July 22, 2013. “The Lone Star State repeated its success in our 2012 rankings with a tour de force just as impressive in our 2013 package.” Far West U.S.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

These are known as interpretations, and 2013 saw several interesting interpretations, mostly on the new elements of the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) such as: combustible dust, labeling small containers, safety data sheets (SDS), and hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC). December 27, 2013. September 3, 2013.

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