ENR Construction

OCTOBER 16, 2022

The effort to create Washington, DC’s first Net Zero Energy school was a lesson in perseverance, as the project team faced COVID-related material shortages and absenteeism, and permitting delays that shrank the original nearly two-year-long baseline schedule to just sixteen months.

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Permits Washington Education Sustainability 36

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 3, 2013

A green building friendly zoning ordinance is significant when so many local codes including land use ordinances across the country stand in the way of sustainability efforts. Last month, the City Planning Commission approved a draft Code focusing on sustainability recommending adoption by the City Council.

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Baltimore Zoning Green Permits 120

Pro Builder

APRIL 4, 2023

Not only is it a hygienic option, but tile is also sustainable, durable, and—with the help of new printing technology—capable of adding an almost limitless range of fashionable finishes, colors, and designs. As a result, tile is becoming a stylish option for homeowners in 2023, Forbes reports.

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Florida Permits Materials Design 98

GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 26, 2022

Combining Portland Limestone Cement with In-transit Concrete Management Enhances Performance & Sustainability. Combining Portland Limestone Cement with In-transit Concrete Management Enhances Performance & Sustainability. From plant to jobsite, sustainable concrete is top of minds, seeking new ways to lessen the carbon footprint.

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Portland Concrete Sustainability Permits 78

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Department of the Interior issued the long awaited final regulation permitting “the take [injure, kill or otherwise disturb] of bald eagles and golden eagles” for wind energy projects. Without this new regulation permitting the take of eagles at wind projects that new goal would likely not have been attainable.

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Permits Regulation California Sustainability 120

Green Building Law Update

JULY 10, 2016

In 2015, 64 permits were issued for buildings over 7,000 square feet. In 2015, 64 permits were issued for buildings over 7,000 square feet. The new law requires the payment of a Sustainability Fee prior to obtaining a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, Certificate of Occupancy, or Certificate of Completion.

Miami 120

Miami Green Certification Sustainability 120

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 22, 2014

In a recent New York case, the Town of Allegany issued a special use permit to a landowner on July 11, 2011, allowing it to construct a wind farm. The Town notified the landowner that its permit would “expire if construction has not commenced within a year of approval.” Kaplow Stuart Sustainability Wind turbine zoning'

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Zoning Permits New York Modeling 120

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Magwood's low-carbon initiative puts sustainability at the forefront of homebuilding. . Founder of the Endeavor Centre, a sustainable building school in Ontario, Chris is implementing carbon capture strategies and sustainable design in his building projects to push an eco-friendly initiative for builders and homeowners. .

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Sustainability Construction Green Permits 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 21, 2018

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. US Army Sustainment Command. The Advantages of JOC.

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Contract Renovating Sustainability United States 100

Pro Builder

AUGUST 23, 2022

product director for Modulous, a construction technology firm specializing in affordable housing, Eva Talbot says that modular building is a sustainable and practical way to address the global housing crisis. We believe that all humans should have access to sustainable, affordable, safe homes. Architect and U.S.

Housing 52

Housing Sustainability Permits Products 52

Constructlaw

APRIL 24, 2020

Tom Wolf amended his March 19, 2020 Order Regarding the Closure of All Businesses That Are Not Life Sustaining. Under the previous order, construction was permitted to continue only if the business qualified as “life-sustaining” and was performing emergency repairs or if the business obtained a waiver.

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Pennsylvania Permits Sustainability Construction 40

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Both serve to aid in overall continuous improve of repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects. These include soft costs – general conditions, insurance/bonding, fees/permits, as well as direct costs for material, equipment, and labor in elemental CSI MasterFormat data architecture.

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Construction Procurement Documentation CSI 160

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The net result is that without verifiable, current, and local detailed cost data, contracting offices and facilities sustainment and/or management teams are at a significant disadvantage. The overall amount of the Government’s estimate shall not be disclosed except as permitted by agency regulations.”

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Estimating Contract Documentation Office 264

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 13, 2014

Wind is one of the cleanest and most sustainable means of generating energy but some in the environmental movement see wind turbines as “Cuisinarts in the sky.” Ecogen New Prattsburgh Sustainability Wind York turbines' The case is Ecogen Wind LLC v. Town of Prattsburgh Town Bd., 859, 2013 WL 6823368 (N.Y. 12/27/2013).

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New York Agreement Permits Contract 120

GCP Applied Technologies

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Portland Limestone cement has distinct advantages in terms of performance, controlling strength, reducing cost, and enhancing sustainability. Portland Limestone cement has distinct advantages in terms of performance, controlling strength, reducing cost, and enhancing sustainability.

Portland 147

Portland Products Sustainability Permits 147

Pro Builder

JULY 30, 2021

Sustainability. Watch the full interview below. Watch more from HorizonTV here. . Energy Efficiency. Environmental.

Permits 52

Permits Residential Sustainability 52

Natural Building

JULY 25, 2010

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

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Sustainability Architecture Green Kansas 69

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Like a number of other state and local governments, Baltimore City filed this action against energy companies in Maryland state court, seeking to recover damages under state law for harms that it claims it has sustained and will sustain due to global climate change. 1442, or the civil-rights removal statute, 28 U.S.C.

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Baltimore Maryland Claims Connecticut 207

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 27, 2020

In 2021 this blog will continue providing strategic intelligence on environmental law, including critical insights into sustainability and green building for the business community, not just for lawyers. Maryland is First State to Legislate Permitted Use of PFAS. Selling a House with Solar Panels is Fraught with Peril.

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Maryland Green Profitability US 156

Natural Building

JULY 31, 2010

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

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Green Sustainability Architecture United States 55

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 20, 2016

Department of Agriculture claims it controls “organic” agricultural and because marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act of 1970, federal policy does not permit cannabis, a federally banned substance, to be labeled as organic.

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Organization Certification Claims Sustainability 120

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 14, 2013

Taking a step back from a LEED only law, other third party certifications will now permitted, A project may request use of an alternative green building or sustainability rating system in lieu of LEED or the Sustainable Infrastructure Scorecard. The new Ordinance will be greener and require, each.

Green 120

Green Certification Sustainability Life Cycle 120

ENR Construction

JANUARY 18, 2017

commercial building permitted to turn rain into drinking water. Leading the design team for the first U.S.

Sustainability 28

Sustainability Permits Commercial Design 28

Natural Building

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

Architecture 56

Architecture Sustainability Green Permits 56

Green Building Law Update

MARCH 30, 2015

Not only does encouraging solar panels make sense from an environmental risk a management perspective, but more broadly we should be advocating for other sophisticated laws and regulations (not simply tax credits and the like) that incentivize sustainable technologies.

Maryland 120

Maryland Zoning Regulation Permits 120

BD+C

APRIL 20, 2023

13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/20/2023 - 08:21 Sustainability Biophilic design, microgrids, and decarbonization—these are three of the trends, technologies, and strategies IMEG’s market and service leaders believe are poised to have a growing impact on the built environment.

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Education Environment Green Organization 98

Natural Building

MARCH 9, 2010

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

Sustainability 60

Sustainability Architecture Green Colorado 60

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 2, 2013

The Code will apply to all residential and commercial projects that require a building permit. In addition to those mandated requirements, the Code delineates a list of ‘greener’ optional sustainable measures. In point of fact, more than 400 local governments across the country tie their green policies to LEED.

Green 120

Green Sustainability New York Commissioning 120

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 4, 2013

In a tectonic shift in government policy, the Department of Defense will now permit the use of both the Green Building Initiatives’ Green Globes and U.S. The new “Department of Defense Sustainable Building Policy” supersedes the October 25, 2010 policy that authorized only LEED.

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Defense Green Certification Sustainability 120

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 30, 2022

Including in an effort to keep true to our sample design but allowing all who are interested to participate via survey monkey, we permitted self selected stakeholders to respond to 10 key questions and to be up to 10% of the sample size. While highly informative, again be aware this poll is not a truly statistically pure survey.

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Statistics Regulation Legal Profitability 156

Natural Building

APRIL 2, 2010

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

Sustainability 45

Sustainability Green Architecture United States 45

Natural Building

MARCH 17, 2010

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

Architecture 53

Architecture Green Sustainability Documentation 53

GCP Applied Technologies

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Portland Limestone cement has distinct advantages in terms of performance, controlling strength, reducing cost, and enhancing sustainability. Portland Limestone cement has distinct advantages in terms of performance, controlling strength, reducing cost, and enhancing sustainability.

Portland 78

Portland Products Sustainability Permits 78

Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

An airtight and efficient thermal envelope would also dramatically reduce heating and cooling demands and permit a modest photovoltaic (PV) solar array to meet those demands.

Zoning 52

Zoning California Nevada Housing 52

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 18, 2020

I have regularly and consistently been critical of enactments of mandatory green building codes, as violative of the core principal modern green building is built upon that sustainable construction is a voluntary non regulatory response such that the built environment that can repair the planet.

Baltimore 156

Baltimore Green Denver Maryland 156

Natural Building

MARCH 5, 2010

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

Sustainability 65

Sustainability Green Architecture Portland 65

Construction Marketing

MAY 13, 2021

Good wastewater treatment maximizes the reusing of water for sustainability and nature preservation. . Oil and gas wastewaters are usually permitted to spread on roads for dust suppression or deicing purposes. Properly treated wastewater can be a reliable water source for many purposes.

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Roads Equipment Sewer Industrial 156