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Maryland Reverting to Certifiable In Lieu of Certified Green Building

Green Building Law Update

Existing State Finance and Procurement Section 4-809(f) was amended adding new section (6), providing in relevant part, the Maryland Green Building Council shall: (6) Develop guidelines for new public school buildings to achieve the equivalent of the current version of. New public school buildings pursuing third party certification (e.g.,

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Saint Paul has an Alternative to LEED

Green Building Law Update

Much has changed, but much has remained the same, in the arena of green building law mandates since March 18,2002, when the city of Normal, Illinois enacted Ordinance 4825, the first ever mandatory green building law, requiring LEED certification in the Central Business District for public or private new construction of over 7,500 square feet.

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Washington State Contractors - Time To Get 2014 Resale Certificate

Contractor Bookkeeping

The Rule Is - “Have a Resale Certificate or Pay the Tax” It’s all about paying sales tax. Years Ago – The Resale Certificate was a blank form that was filled out by the contractor as needed with an ending date selected by the contractor. Needless to say some certificates were a challenge to read. Who is the customer?

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Energy Efficient Commercial Building Tax Deduction 179D: What Owners Need to Know

Stok

There are specific modeling guidelines that need to be followed and the model must include as-built conditions. if applicable) #4: Certification. Before a taxpayer can claim the deduction , they must obtain a certification for the 179D Report. The applicable ASHRAE 90.1 2: Inspection.

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Resilient Flooring: The sustainable specification

Construction Specifier

Is the goal to achieve certification from a green building rating system? • FloorScore certification for indoor environmental quality. Certification to NSF/ANSI 332 offers specifiers of resilient flooring the highest level of confidence in sustainability and transparency.

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Homes LEEDing the Way to Sustainability and Resiliency

Pro Builder

The design had to appear organic and natural on the site, satisfy the town’s Historical Commission guidelines, be beautiful and high quality, and meet the lifestyle expectations of contemporary families. All photos courtesy Sol Design + Consulting.). . Photo: courtesy Sol Design + Consulting . . . Green Projects.

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Navigating Procurement and Contract Regulations for Services

Building Radar

Services may encompass anything from construction to consultancy, each having its unique regulatory framework. Certificates and Licenses : Proof of compliance with industry regulations. Clear guidelines and evaluation criteria must be outlined to ensure transparency. Missteps in documentation can lead to disqualification.