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Builders Turn to ADUs to Fast Track Affordable Housing

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ADUs and DADUs can be customized to any home site and, in many areas, are legally permitted on properties occupied by existing homes. Pacific Northwest-based Johnston Architects has addressed the concept with its Twisp Cabin, which was originally designed as a vacation cabin located in the Methow Valley of Washington State.

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Regulatory – Job Order Contacting Statutes and Guidelines

Job Order Contracting

Any information provided it NOT intended as any form of legal guidance. AB 1431 – Permits Job Order Contracting for K-12 Districts. Washington. Washington State Legislature RCW 39.10.440. This is list is for reference only and may not be complete or current. California. AB-14 Public contracts: job order contracting.

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Commercial Construction Industry Trends: The “Highs” and “Lows” that Shaped 2019

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And with recreational marijuana now legal in 11 states and Washington D.C. – and more states set to vote on legalization in 2020 – we see the cannabis space as a quickly growing CRE niche that is poised to be the next big wave of boutique retail expansion nationally.

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LEED "Pledge" to Replace LEED Bond

Green Building Law Update

One of the very first green building legal conundrums may be resolved. The Washington Business Journal reported on October 31 that legislation will be introduced in Washington D.C. For design professionals and contractors working in Washington D.C., Green Building Act of 2006. Government.

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Marijuana Regulation at Work: Your Responsibilities

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With 8 states that have approved the use of recreational marijuana and 18 states permitting the use of medical marijuana, it’s critical for companies operating in these areas to understand their legal responsibilities and how to deal with cannabis use at worksites. Washington. Washington D.C. California. Massachusetts.

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Maryland Appellate Court Upholds Local Government Pesticide Ban

Green Building Law Update

Listed” permitted pesticides are defined to mean only pesticides that are recommended by the National Organic Standards Board or designated as “minimum risk pesticides” under FIFRA. It is widely accepted that a local government attempting to ban a legal substance is wrong. Complete Lawn Care, Inc.,

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LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting for Sustainable Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction

Job Order Contracting

The primary advantage of JOC has historically been is the flexibility permitted in ordered quantities and delivery scheduling. A public agency can place orders with one or more contractors when the actual need appears and received on-demand services from a vetted service provider. Journal of the Legal Profession, 19 Vol.

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