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Maryland Vetoes Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard Increase

Green Building Law Update

But calculatedly, the Maryland Portfolio Standard does not take into account that more than one third of electricity in the State is generated from nuclear power, the ultimate (but controversial) renewable energy source that produces virtually no greenhouse gas emissions. and the very highest among all south Atlantic states.

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Maryland Vetoes Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard Increase

Green Building Law Update

But calculatedly, the Maryland Portfolio Standard does not take into account that more than one third of electricity in the State is generated from nuclear power, the ultimate (but controversial) renewable energy source. Maryland first adopted a Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard in 2004 and has subsequently increased it.

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Green Building Data Risk as an Opportunity

Green Building Law Update

There are a panoply of federal laws within discreet silos, including significantly: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act (FACTA), and the like. establish requirements for a business after a data breach.

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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

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Environmental laws provide the backbone for permitting and reporting requirements on construction projects, while a wide variety of state and municipal laws impose even stricter rules. NPDES permits are issued by states that have obtained EPA approval to issue permits or by EPA Regions in states without such approval.

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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. General Accounting Office (GAO), May 1979.

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Project Foundation Pt. 2: Building the Master Budget

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This includes the architect, design engineers, project manager, and all other consultants such as Acoustical, AV, IT, Structural, Food Service, Code, Permit Expediter, Graphics / Signage, Commissioning Agent, and so on. If these are desired by your Client, they need to be accounted for financially. Permitting allowance.

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Business Facilities’ 2019 Metro Rankings Report

Business Facilities

Manufacturing currently accounts for 15 percent of all jobs in the region and remains the heart of West Michigan’s economy. In 2018, approximately 2,200 single-family residential permits were issued in Buckeye. home to over 12 million square feet of commissioned data center space, representing over 800 megawatts of commissioned power.

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