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Deadline to Propose Changes to National Green Building Standard

Green Building Law Update

As part of that development process, individuals and groups have been invited to propose changes to the 2015 edition of the NGBS submit proposed changes to the NGBS online by March 1, 2017. To appreciate the very large impact that the military has on the real estate industry, it is budgeted to spend more than $20 Billion on housing in 2017.

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Arbitration is Why There is So Little Litigation in Green Building

Green Building Law Update

Even the Green Business Certification Inc. LEED Certification Agreement has a mandatory arbitration provision. And two years later, an online review of 25 suppliers registered to appear exhibitors at Greenbuild 2017 this coming week (also unscientifically selected) found 18 had sales contracts requiring arbitration.

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Net Zero Pledges by Businesses are Fraught with Risk

Green Building Law Update

In 2017 Sweden became the first nation to enshrine a ‘net zero by 2045’ target into law, but the law actually only requires 5 year reports on progress. Done correctly our work for a client is also a defense of capitalism by limiting the need for future government regulation.

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2018 will be a Year for New Green Building Standards, Codes and Rating Systems

Green Building Law Update

Be aware that this delay has apparently not impacted that NGBS – 2012 will sunset this summer and the very popular 2015 version, which has grabbed significant market share, will remain open for new certifications. A growing number of local governments have incorporated the NGBS into local codes and incentive programs.

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Design-Build sets the standard for modern military lodging

The Korte Company

This 200-room Design-Build project was the first of its kind conforming to new Department of Defense criteria. Built with energy efficiency in mind, the site earned LEED Silver certification upon its completion. Department of Defense’s new Unified Facilities Criteria. In service of service.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

Business Facilities

4 in Best Business Climate, Texas—all have been perennial contenders for BF’s top honor, the State of the Year Award: Texas and Tennessee each have won the award three times since it was created in 2007; Virginia was the 2018 SOTY; Alabama won BF’s top award in 2017. “An

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Maryland: Green Energy Institute Brings Innovation To Market

Business Facilities

From the September/October 2017 Issue. Boyd Rutherford (left) and Environment Secretary Ben Grumbles, discusses his 2017 Environmental Package. Larry Hogan’s 2017 environmental agenda, which the governor unveiled in January. By the BF Staff. T he Maryland state legislature has allocated $7.5 Larry Hogan, with Lt.