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FTC Settles Charges Over Deceptive Zero VOC Claims

Green Building Law Update

Four paint companies have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they deceptively promoted products as containing zero volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or as emission free, including during and immediately after application. The Commission vote to accept the consent agreements was 2-0. and ICP Construction Inc.

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CIC, ISHM Enter Endorsement Agreement

Construction Equipment

Crane Institute Certification (CIC) and Institute for Safety and Health Management (ISHM) have entered into a joint marketing agreement. CIC offers NCCA (National Commission for Certifying Agencies) accredited certifications for mobile crane operators, riggers and signalpersons.

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GHG, SHG, SEC Regulations – Facilities Regs and Reporting Changes Coming Soon

Job Order Contracting

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposal to require that public companies disclose climate-related information. Take back agreements. “LEED certification” is not sufficient to meet GHG requirements or other regulations (current and pending). Organizational. Equity share. Operational. GHG/SEC Reporting.

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A Day in the Life of a Green Building Attorney

Green Building Law Update

Responding to client email about impact of construction project change order on contemplated LEED certification, so that payment can be released today. Drafting contract for general contractor on large project pursuing LEED certification. Reviewing, considering and revising an enhanced commissioning scope. 03:50 p.m.

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Net Zero Pledges by Businesses are Fraught with Risk

Green Building Law Update

We caution companies not to make unqualified general environmental claims because ‘‘it is highly unlikely that marketers can substantiate all reasonable interpretations of these claims,’’ the Federal Trade Commission standard for environmental claims. carbon dioxide, greenhouse gases, all emissions?).

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New AIA contract document for facility support services released

BD+C

AIA Document B210–2017 is meant to be added to owner-architect agreements where architects provide services including building certification assistance, maintenance management services, digital facility management system operation, and ongoing commissioning services.

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2018 IgCC is Not in Use Anywhere. A Detailed Analysis of Why?

Green Building Law Update

But arising from a 2014 confidential agreement signed by the U.S. The materials and resources provisions are greatly expanded upon, including that it will now be the law that a minimum of 10 different products installed in the building project at the time of issuance of certificate of occupancy must have EPDs. Sec 901.4.1.4.

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