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ESG Accelerates Greenwashing

Green Building Law Update

There is a little direction provided by the FTC’s 2012 update to its Green Guides, the most recent update of the Guides , but that document is at this point more of a historical reference; although it does valuably offer guidance on materials and energy sources that are “renewable,” and “carbon offset” claims.

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Construction Markets Stabilize at Low Levels During 2012 | ENR.

ENR Construction

Construction Markets Stabilize at Low Levels During 2012. Publication Date: 7/30/2012. Description: McGraw-Hill Construction Releases Mid-Year Update of 2012 Construction Market Forecast. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption. Economic Stimulus. Associations. Washington Observer.

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Happy Holidays – Goodbye 2011, Hello 2012

Construction Law Monitor

The week between Christmas and New Years is typically a slow one for the legal and construction industries. There is money starting to move in the private markets which will make way for projects into 2012. Then look to the year that will be so that it can be made better than the last.

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The Top 200 Environmental Firms for 2012: Analysis | ENR.

ENR Construction

Issue: 08/13/2012. The Top 200 Environmental Firms for 2012: Analysis. 08/08/2012. Related Links: Top 200 Environmental Firms 2012-List and market analysis (REVISED-subscription required). -- Advertising --. But where one window closed, a door opened for providers of environmental services on the 2012 list.

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The Legal Aspects of BIM

Building Information Management

So… back to the legal aspects of BIM. BIM, in its true form, offers ,significant cost savings and productivity improvements for all stakeholders, as well as long lasting, positive, and mutually beneficial relationships. Early and ongoing information-sharing among project stakeholders. Appropriate distribution of risk.

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The Legal Aspects of BIM

Building Information Management

So… back to the legal aspects of BIM. BIM, in its true form, offers ,significant cost savings and productivity improvements for all stakeholders, as well as long lasting, positive, and mutually beneficial relationships. Early and ongoing information-sharing among project stakeholders. Appropriate distribution of risk.

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National Construction Contracts and Law Survey – UK – 2012

Building Information Management

NBS National Construction Contracts and Law Survey 2012. From March to April 2012, NBS a survey about contracts and legal issues within the UK construction industry. A clear information model including tight specification and variance tracking can help prevent legal action later. by Adrian Malleson.