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Microbeads Ban in Maryland will be more Efficacious than Others

Green Building Law Update

The Maryland legislature passed and last month Governor Larry Hogan signed into law House Bill 216 , now enrolled as Chapter 409, prohibiting the manufacture of a personal care product containing “synthetic plastic microbeads,” beginning December 31, 2017, and the sale of such a product beginning December 31, 2018.

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Net Zero House Lawsuit Filed Against Home Builder

Green Building Law Update

A lawsuit has been commenced in Maryland alleging that two net zero homes are not. The complaint avers multiple causes of action from breach of contract to fraudulent misrepresentation and negligent misrepresentation to violation of the Maryland Consumer Protection Act. The case is Jeremy Simons et ux, et al v.

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Hord Coplan Macht names Ilijana Soldan as Sustainability Manager

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As a research-based designer, I have a passion for translating data into something visual and creating spaces that heal and support people in all phases of their life. “I am thrilled to dive into my new role as Sustainability Manager and continue to grow the culture of a green-conscious mindset firm-wide,” said Soldan. “As

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Expanding the exterior footprint

Construction Specifier

They benefit from breathing in oxygenated, naturally humidified air and are immersed in visual complexity formed by a mélange of foliage and architectural elements. serves as chief engineer for GKD-USA, a leader in metal fabrics for architectural applications, based in Cambridge, Maryland. Dale Payne, P.E.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Streamlining FTZ Process Speeds Business Development in Virginia

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

With Terremark’s data center campus, and the Library of Congress’ Packard Campus for Audio-Visual Conservation, folks unfamiliar with Culpeper sometimes now see us as a high-tech business magnet,” Sachs said. -based operations vis-à-vis their foreign-based competitors. “In In recent years, we’ve become a key player in high-tech.

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Foundation Software's 2020 Construction Business Report

Construction Business Owner

See the results of Foundation Software's second annual survey by downloading a free copy of the 2020 Construction Business Report, complete with over 25 pages of fully visualized data and insights from industry leaders. Fill out the form on this page to download this white paper. . Promote to rotator No. Main Image. Sponsored by. .

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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Building Information Management

He holds the Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) certificate and has a master’s degree in library science from the University of Maryland, a law degree from the University of Florida, and has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1991. Ceton lives in the suburbs of Washington, DC. . Raymond Issa, Ph.D.,

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