Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 8, 2019

This law firm will issue those opinions of counsel to local education agencies in Maryland. As described in a blog post I penned in 2016, Lawyer’s Opinion Matters in Green Building , this law firm has been regularly called upon to give legal opinions that a green building is LEED certified, certifiable or otherwise ‘really’ a green building.

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Maryland Green Guidelines Certification 240

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

The Haywood Community College’s Creative Arts Building ‘s very sustainable design was featured in a 2013 issue of Solar which described the project as pursing LEED Platinum. The architect’s website still highlights the project describing it as “designed to achieve LEED Platinum.”.

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Green Claims Certification North Carolina 120

ENR Construction

AUGUST 18, 2016

A panel of safety experts has chosen the winners of ENR MidAtlantics Excellence in Safety award, part of the Best Projects 2016 competition that will be profiled in more depth in the October issue of ENR MidAtlantic, and presented at an awards banquets on Nov. 1 in Baltimore.

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Safety Baltimore 28

Safety Services Company

MAY 14, 2017

This list helps companies identify where there may be gaps in their company’s safety practices, and helps them come up with a plan for addressing those safety issues. As of October 11, 2016, the most frequently cited standards for the construction industry were: Fall Protection. Top Construction Fines. FY2015 Top 10 Rank: 1.

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OSHA Construction Safety Equipment 48

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

There’s no doubt that local businesses will have much to celebrate if on October 2, 2009, Chicago wins the 2016 Summer Olympics bid. Historically, retail and restaurant renovations/expansions take 3 to 9 months after their building permit is issued. Here are a couple of my predictions….

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Chicago Retail Bidding Permits 120

FDR Safety

OCTOBER 25, 2016

When there’s pressure to produce or address a maintenance issue, don’t give in to the impulse to ask an employee to take a shortcut. The post October 2016 newsletter – 6 Tips to Improve Supervisors’ Safety Performance appeared first on FDRsafety. Commitment – Be 100 percent committed to safety.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 13, 2015

There is no USGBC list of acceptable agricultural products, but be aware there is a USGBC issued LEED Interpretation #10057 that provides the plants must be "typically regenerated" within 10 years. You can register LEED 2009 projects through October 31, 2016 and pursue MRc6 for years thereafter bettering the 2% statistic.

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Materials Life Cycle Products Statistics 120

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 13, 2015

There is no USGBC list of acceptable agricultural products, but be aware there is a USGBC issued LEED Interpretation #10057 that provides the plants must be "typically regenerated" within 10 years. You can register LEED 2009 projects through October 31, 2016 and pursue MRc6 for years thereafter bettering the 2% statistic.

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Materials Life Cycle Products Statistics 120

Constructlaw

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

As published in Dispute Resolution Magazine, volume 26, issue 3, September 2020. The owner, however, says the disputed issues are the contractor’s, not the owner’s risk. 2] Dispute boards attempt to facilitate the resolution of disputes by mediating issues that arise during an extended project or adjudicating more contentious disputes.

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Business Facilities

DECEMBER 9, 2015

From the September/October 2015 Issue. A rendering of CSC’s next-generation IT center at the National Cyber Research Park in Bossier City, Louisiana, where 800 technology professionals will work after the technology and data center opens in 2016. By the BF Staff. Credit: Louisiana Economic Development). TECHNOLOGY, AND BEYOND.

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Louisiana Innovation Education Site 40

Business Facilities

DECEMBER 7, 2017

From the September/October 2017 Issue. In 2016, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade led 27 initiatives during the first round of the Blueprint 2.0 By the BF Staff. The Rocky Mountain State is moving forward with an ambitious program to jumpstart development in rural areas of the state.

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Colorado Airports Site Resource 43

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

FEMA is specifically proposing to amend 44 CFR part 9 “Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands” and issue a supplementary policy to implement the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard that was established by Executive Order 13690. Comments on the proposed rule must be received no later than October 21, 2016.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 6, 2016

On October 20, 2016 USGBC published the October 2016 LEED addenda release , including interpretations, corrections, pilot credits and form and calculator updates. Key changes include a $300 increase for project registration and new residential pricing and updated options for residential projects pursuing appeals.

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Residential Certification Green Renovating 120

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JANUARY 13, 2016

The findings were revealed through a survey of nearly 7,700 employees from 29 countries during September and October 2015. But, larger issues around work/life balance, the desire for flexibility, and differences around business values are influencing their opinions and behaviors. .” Percentage who expect to leave in the next.

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 30, 2017

From the September/October 2017 Issue. And while it may take some time before these vehicles are ready to hit the road, the progress is being made and has the potential to drive greater economic efficiency than any other supply chain technology, slashing the cost of transport, once all the legal, safety and social issues are overcome.

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Nashville Airports Transportation Louisiana 51

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 25, 2016

From the September/October 2016 Issue. Val Hale, Executive Director, Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development. By the BF Staff. Business Facilities: Snap Finance recently announced an expansion of its Utah headquarters. Are you expecting significant growth in Utah’s financial services sector this year?

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 24, 2016

From the September/October 2016 Issue. Van Hale, Executive Director, Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development. By the BF Staff. Business Facilities: Snap Finance recently announced an expansion of its Utah headquarters. Are you expecting significant growth in Utah’s financial services sector this year?

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Utah Office Finance Commissioning 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JANUARY 28, 2014

From the September/October 2013 issue. However, minimum wage is expected to increase to $9 next year and $10 per hour in 2016, so the base for the tax credit will increase. Long Beach Community College. By Business Facilities Editorial Staff . The state has released maps of the eligible areas.

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California San Diego Long Beach Zoning 59

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JUNE 22, 2016

By Jenny Vickers From the May/June 2016 Issue. In March 2016, McAuliffe signed into law measures that establish a workforce training program targeted to increase specific industry certifications and occupational licenses that meet the needs of businesses in each region of the state. The factory is one of only three in the U.S.

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Engineering Oklahoma North Carolina Virginia 75

Business Facilities

DECEMBER 6, 2017

From the September/October 2017 Issue. For example, the Chamber led the charge in 2016 to change legislation that has since enabled Exelon Quad Cities Generating Station to retain its location situated on 765 acres in the Quad Cities. By the BF Staff. Iowa consistently earns high marks for its education climate.

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Iowa Site Illinois Education 43

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 31, 2016

From the September/October 2016 Issue. By the BF Staff. N estlé could have selected any location in the world for its Health Science Research home. After scouring the globe, the company chose an 180,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility in New Jersey’s bioscience corridor.

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New Jersey Innovation NJ Commercial 40

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 17, 2016

From the September/October 2016 Issue. Just recently, BNA was ranked the 9th Best Domestic Airport by Travel + Leisure as part of its World’s Best Awards 2016 and was included in Lonely Planet Travel News’ “World’s Top Eight Airports Where Getting Stuck for A Long Layover Can Be A Bonus.”. By the BF Staff.

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Risk Airports Nashville Zoning 40

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

And for projects registered since October 31, 2016 that means the LEED v4 ID+C: CI rating system. Additionally, LEED EB requires a whole building and when most commercial building are rented to more than one tenant, such is an issue. Less than 170,000 new commercial buildings were constructed in the U.S.

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Commercial Green Commissioning Baltimore 248

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

DECEMBER 28, 2015

From the September/October 2015 Issue. The construction of Trilogy Health Services LLC’s 55,000 square foot assisted living and skilled nursing center along with 10 independent living villas is underway and is scheduled to be complete by mid-2016. By the BF Staff.

Indiana 40

Indiana Plans Columbus Louisville 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 22, 2016

By the BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue. Boar’s Head Brand is set to open their 150,000-square-foot premium delicatessen product manufacturing and research facility in early 2016. at the groundbreaking ceremony in October 2014. Brampton has a strong economy and is well positioned for business investment.

Indiana 40

Indiana New Jersey Employment Industrial 40

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 12, 2016

From the September/October 2016 Issue. There has been an 81 percent retention rate among the 2015-2016 class of Tennessee Promise students. Tennessee leads the nation for manufacturing job growth in the last year, with 11,400 net new manufacturing jobs created from June 2015 to June 2016. By Jenny Vickers.

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Oklahoma Mississippi Tennessee Utah 40

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 2, 2016

If you are in Los Angeles for Greenbuild, I invite you to join me Thursday, October 6, from 3:00 to 3:30 pm when I will be hanging out with the good folks from BuildingGreen at their booth on the Expo floor. BuildingGreen will be hosting a series if meetups at their booth at this is a chance to meet and hangout with other green people.

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Drafting Green Contract Documentation 120

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 13, 2016

By Stefanie Ramsperger From the March/April 2016 Issue. The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) is projecting an increase in biotech spending growth in 2016, but notes that the pressure to reduce costs, increase efficiency and prove value remains intense. The Laboratory aims to create technologies in response to global needs.

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Innovation Louisiana Organization Employment 40

Construction Test

MAY 19, 2020

‘My issues have been more greater and complex than my drug use. Cousins leaving Armadale Magistrates Court in Perth in 2016 while charged with breaching a restraining order. – (October) Revealed to have visited fellow Eagles legend Chris Mainwaring twice on the night he died of a drug overdose.

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News US Housing Construction 26

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

From the September/October 2013 issue . Additional construction will continue into 2016 and the plant is anticipated to begin commercial production in 2018. By Jenny Vickers. In order to attract new development, a community has to be prepared for it. To get ready, many states across the U.S.

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Site Iowa Tennessee Georgia 49

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 11, 2017

From the September / October 2017 Issue. In 2016, companies with cybersecurity offerings raised $216 million in venture capital funding across the region and $93 million in venture capital funding went to data analytics companies in the region. By Jenny Vickers. Job growth in the IT field is projected to increase by 1.7

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Rhode Island Colorado Maryland Innovation 56

Business Facilities

AUGUST 20, 2014

From the July/August 2014 issue. The overall winner will be announced in October 2015. The M-1 Rail line is expected to open mid-2016. To secure the project, BNE worked with Sentient officials since October 2011 on everything from site selection to access to incentives. By Jenny Vickers. Photo: James Cavanaugh).

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Florida Michigan Wisconsin New York 68

Construction Test

APRIL 25, 2020

Butler said Goulet, who loved fishing, was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2016, and then again late last year. . He won in October but Canada’s parliament has been suspended since March due to the coronavirus. . ’ Trudeau pledged to ban all military-style assault rifles during his reelection campaign last year.

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Office Roads Travel Conference 26

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

DECEMBER 16, 2015

From the September/October 2015 Issue. Iowa’s two nationally renowned research universities pump engineers and innovation into the market at an amazing pace, and 78 percent of all patents issued in Iowa during the past five years directly impacted advanced manufacturing needs. By Shana Daley. Terry Branstad.

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Iowa Certification Insurance Site 40

Business Facilities

AUGUST 5, 2019

From the July/August 2019 Issue. Issues uncovered as a result of this review must be mitigated within a designated timeline. With more than 10,000 graduates every year, Lubbock’s businesses benefit from a new generation of a workforce prepared to generate solutions and address real-world issues with fresh ideas. By the BF Staff.

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Site Iowa Georgia Wisconsin 87

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 7, 2016

By the BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue. In December 2015, GM announced it would invest an additional $44 million in the plant beginning in early 2016 and would add 36 jobs to increase capacity for its high-performance Z06 models. In all, automakers sold 17.5 million cars and light trucks in the U.S. last year, a 5.7

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 28, 2016

By the BF Staff From the March/April 2016 Issue. Set to open in spring 2016, Casey’s is serviced by WIN Energy REMC, another member of Hoosier Energy. Corn Island, a third-generation, family-owned business, is launching the largest weight per square inch barge the facility has ever built in October of 2016.

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