Green Building Law Update

JULY 23, 2017

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.

Claims 176

Claims Commissioning Agreement Materials 176

Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 3, 2013

The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) has created a new national multidisciplinary CCO certification program for lift directors.

Certification 64

Certification Commissioning OSHA 64

Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 19, 2014

In partnership with the Pile Driving Contractors Association (PDCA), the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) is developing a new certification for operators of dedicated and purpose-built pile driving rigs.'

Certification 60

Certification Commissioning Contractors 60

BD+C

AUGUST 27, 2020

submitted an emergency certificate of need to the state of Maryland’s Healthcare Commission, which one day later approved the hospital’s plan for its permanent 2 South Regional Infection Containment Wing to support COVID-19 infected patients. On March 20, Meritus Health Center in Hagerstown, Md.,

Maryland 105

Maryland Commissioning Certification Design 105

Green Building Law Update

MARCH 4, 2018

But it is suggested that the Federal Trade Commission’s Green Guides, designed to help marketers avoid making environmental marketing claims that are unfair or deceptive under Section 5 of the FTC Act, 15 U.S.C. § Key to the Green Guides are the examples. The manufacturer’s claim is therefore deceptive.

Claims 153

Claims Green Certification Electrical 153

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 21, 2014

floor area ratio (FAR) bonus density in exchange for obtaining a LEED Silver certification. Since the first LEED bonus density project was approved, 96 buildings have been approved by the County and of those, 56 have agreed to achieve LEED certification. FAR bonus for LEED Silver certification; 0.35

Arlington 120

Arlington Certification Green DC 120

Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) and the National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) have launched the Telecommunications Tower Rigger Level I (TTR-I) Certification Program. Established collaboratively between NCCCO and NWSA, the new TTR-I certification was…

Certification 48

Certification Commissioning Safety 48

Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) will no longer feature a physical evaluation as part of its eligibility requirement its certification exams. The change is effective January 1, 2020, and applies to all NCCCO operator certifications. According to CEO Thom…

Certification 49

Certification Commissioning 49

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 8, 2013

On November 6, the City Commission of Key West, Florida unanimously adopted Ordinance 13-19 establishing LEED Certified level certification or Florida Green Building Coalition Bronze level certification as a prerequisite to all residential construction.

Residential 120

Residential Florida Certification Green 120

Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 29, 2018

However, there are national certifications for professional constructors that are recognized as being equivalent to individual licensing of architects and engineers. Many construction-related professional organizations have developed professional certifications based on specific type(s) of project delivery systems and/or contract methods.

Management 122

Management Certification AIC Construction 122

Stok

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

With the recently launched International Living Future Institute (ILFI) Zero Carbon Certification (ZCC) – the first third-party certified Zero Carbon global standard – achieving and verifying Net Zero Carbon performance is now within reach. Note that the ZCC certification also allows for off-site renewables if they meet certain requirements.

Certification 67

Certification Life Cycle Modeling Commissioning 67

Green Building Law Update

JULY 10, 2016

Apparently none of those projects are today registered with GBCI as pursuing or having achieved a LEED Gold certification. 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

Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 21, 2018

The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) and the International Association for Foundation Drilling (ADSC) have joined together to announce the introduction of a certification program for operators of drill rig equipment. Until now, no independent mechanism has…

Certification 49

Certification Commissioning Foundation Equipment 49

Construction Dive

JULY 31, 2013

Does commissioning make sense when it is not required for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) project certification? During the “Q&A” segment of a recent WPL Publishing webinar, an attendee whose team intends to pursue such a designation asked event speaker and Green Building Services Inc.

Commissioning 48

Commissioning Consulting Certification Green 48

Construction Equipment

JULY 17, 2014

The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) made available the first phase of a new CCO certification program designed for boom truck operators.

Certification 48

Certification Commissioning Industrial Design 48

Green Building Law Update

MAY 10, 2020

As of April 1, 2020, more than 216,000 residential dwellings have been certified to the NGBS through NGBS Green, the third-party certification program administered by Home Innovation Research Labs. And yes, that is more domestic certifications than LEED and Green Globes combined. Replacing the 2015 edition (.

Green 156

Green Residential Certification United States 156

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

The CI v4 EAc1: Enhanced Commissioning credit goes farther than the fundamental commissioning incorporating changes from the v4 prerequisite that make this credit more advantageous and less first dollar cost intensive than in v 2009. Be aware that building envelope commissioning is now included in this credit.

Commercial 248

Commercial Green Commissioning Baltimore 248

Construction Equipment

MAY 29, 2013

In the wake of the announcement by OSHA to extend the compliance date for its crane operator certification requirements, the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) has urged OSHA to pursue the necessary rulemaking without further delay.'

OSHA 75

OSHA Certification Commissioning 75

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

The Federal Trade Commissions has advised that such a claim would be deceptive. The Federal Trade Commission issued revised “Green Guides” , 16 CFR Part 260, in 2012 that are intended to help ensure that claims made by businesses about the environmental attributes are truthful and non-deceptive under Section 5 of the FTC Act, 15 U.S.C.

Regulation 120

Regulation Claims Green Certification 120

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 19, 2015

Electric utility based incentives that support energy efficiency, including LEED certification, are increasing in number across the U.S. A regulatory required program in Maryland, available through BGE and other utilities, encourages energy savings pursued through the LEED credit for implementing Enhanced Commission Services.

Kentucky 120

Kentucky South Carolina Electrical Commissioning 120

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 19, 2015

Electric utility based incentives that support energy efficiency, including LEED certification, are increasing in number across the U.S. A regulatory required program in Maryland, available through BGE and other utilities, encourages energy savings pursued through the LEED credit for implementing Enhanced Commission Services.

Kentucky 120

Kentucky South Carolina Electrical Commissioning 120

BD+C

AUGUST 15, 2017

Two ASHRAE certification programs, the Building Commissioning Professional (BCxP) and Building Energy Assessment Professional (BEAP), have been recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as meeting the Better Buildings Workforce Guidelines.

Guidelines 45

Guidelines Certification Commissioning 45

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 4, 2015

What is unique in the applications due by January 30, 2015 is that up to 10 points may be awarded to those developments which meet Passive House certification requirements (national or international). Actual Passive House “certification” from PHIUS or the Passive House Academy is not required.

Pennsylvania 120

Pennsylvania Housing Green Income 120

BD+C

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In construction, he actively engages with projects teams to minimize embodied carbon through strategic material procurement, streamline commissioning efforts, and facilitates comprehensive sustainability training with trade partners and client operations teams. Mchael Swenson, Director of Sustainability at Suffolk Design.

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Sustainability Life Cycle Commissioning Construction 105

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 5, 2015

And by ordinance 2008-449, Hampstead Town Code 135-150 was amended to provide: Any new building or structure shall comply with the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards for silver certification or a standard deemed equivalent by the Commission.

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Commissioning Green Maryland Drafting 120

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

The Federal Trade Commission announced six enforcement actions last week, including against companies that marketed supposedly biodegradable plastic rebar cap covers, plastic golf tees, and plastic shopping bags, as part of the agency’s ramped up crackdown on environmental claims. ECM Biofilms, Inc.

Claims 120

Claims Commissioning Green Massachusetts 120

Job Order Contracting

MAY 17, 2022

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

Regulation 233

Regulation Risk Equity Organization 233

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 7, 2020

SB 018 alters the membership of the 1994 Lead Poisoning Prevention Commission and changes and adds topics on which the commission may appoint a subcommittee. The bill also exempts specified public-private partnerships (P3s) formed for the generation of clean or renewable energy from the public service company franchise tax.

Maryland 156

Maryland Commissioning Regulation Environment 156

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 7, 2020

SB 018 alters the membership of the 1994 Lead Poisoning Prevention Commission and changes and adds topics on which the commission may appoint a subcommittee. The bill also exempts specified public-private partnerships (P3s) formed for the generation of clean or renewable energy from the public service company franchise tax.

Maryland 156

Maryland Commissioning Regulation Environment 156

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 18, 2016

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.

Green 149

Green Drafting Contract Sustainability 149

Construction Equipment

JANUARY 8, 2014

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.

Agreement 60

Agreement Certification Commissioning Safety 60

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 17, 2013

Also deleted are the chapters for commissioning and causing the code to apply to alterations of existing buildings. Although there are some minor rumblings that LEED certifiable versus actually submitting a project for LEED certification violates the terms of usage of the USGBC rating system.

Dallas 136

Dallas Green Texas Baltimore 136

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 9, 2018

The question before the Maryland Court of Special Appeals was whether existing state law, which grants the Maryland Public Service Commission general regulatory powers over electric generating stations, including a “solar energy generating system,” preempts local zoning regulation regarding the location and construction of such a generating station.

Regulation 174

Regulation Maryland Zoning Washington 174

Construction Superintendent Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2014

FAIRFAX, Va. -- Live equipment demonstrations, nationally accredited certification examinations, education sessions and practical examiner training will all go to make for the largest ever participation at any construction event in almost two decades by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators at the forthcoming CONEXPO/CON-AGG, (..)

Certification 40

Certification Las Vegas Safety Virginia 40

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 27, 2019

million to settle a Federal Trade Commission greenwashing complaint alleging that their nationally marketed bath and beauty products are neither “certified organic” nor “vegan” as falsely claimed. By way of a federal court order that became final last month, Truly Organic Inc. and its founder will pay $1.76 Marketers don’t get to greenwash.

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Organization Claims Products Visualization 120

Construction Dive

JUNE 30, 2014

* Commissioning/Retro-Commissioning* Cost Effectiveness* Energy Efficiency* LEED/Certifications/Standards* Technologies For the Green Building portion of the directory, click here.'

Green 48

Green Commissioning Certification 48

Construction Dive

JULY 2, 2013

* Commissioning/Retro-Commissioning* Cost Effectiveness* Green Roofs* LEED/Certifications/Standards* Risks For the Green Building Portion of the Directory, click here.'

Green 48

Green Commissioning Certification Risk 48