Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 5, 2011

One recent comment has forced me to rethink the proposed Department of Defense Reauthorization Bill ban on LEED certification. LEED Gold or Platinum certification.', There are two primary reasons why I can see a politician opposing government spending on LEED certification: 1. your quoted section says '.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 17, 2012

Someone recently asked me why I was baffled about the Department of Defense's decision to use both LEED and a green building code. The Department of Defense has proposed a green building code in order to streamline the process of applying for LEED certification. Does the Contractor lose its certification?

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

2 There a total of 459 companies in the world who have achieved FedRAMP certification. It is now understood that requiring FEDRAMP certification in not in the best interests of federal government agencies and departments for many, if not most applications. It was based upon NIST standards and other information available at the time.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 21, 2018

The Green Business Certification Inc.’s offers the most comprehensive certification available anywhere for environmentally and socially resilient design. is similar to LEED in format with certification by GBCI based on a point system. The launch of RELi 2.0 s newest rating system, RELi 2.0 Resilience is becoming widely accepted.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 21, 2018

The Green Business Certification Inc.’s offers the most comprehensive certification available anywhere for environmentally and socially resilient design. is similar to LEED in format with certification by GBCI based on a point system. The launch of RELi 2.0 s newest rating system, RELi 2.0 Resilience is becoming widely accepted.

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

The 49 th Logistics Readiness Squadron Holloman Air Force Base (49 LRS) is the first Department of Defense fleet to be recognized as a Gold-certified Green Fleet by AEMP. Our Airmen have been striving to ensure our unit stays at the forefront of technology and environmental stewardship,” said Gabriel Hage, chief master sergeant, 49 LRS.'

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 28, 2013

General Services Administration announced that it has issued its recommendation on the federal government’s use of third party green building certification systems. Green Building Council’s LEED 2009 as the third party certification systems that the federal government will use.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

With defense spending cuts taking effect across the nation, the Commonwealth of Virginia has launched the $2 million statewide ‘Going Global’ initiative, a first-of-its-kind program developed to help Virginia-based defense contractors capture international export opportunities.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 requires the GSA to review existing green building certification systems every 5 years to identify a system and certification level “deem[ed] to be most likely to encourage a comprehensive and environmentally sound approach to certification of green buildings.”

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 17, 2019

offers the most comprehensive certification available anywhere for environmentally and socially resilient design. is similar to LEED in format with certification by GBCI based on a point system. Optional credits have point values, allowing projects to seek credits and certification levels that fit their needs.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

In exchange, Destiny USA promised to redevelop a brownfield site, use massive amounts of renewable energy, and get LEED certification for 75 percent of the project. Furthermore, it appears that the building itself will not be obtaining LEED certification.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 18, 2013

The Green Globes certification program from the Green Building Initiative can be used for the renovation and construction of Department of Defense facilities following agency endorsement. It is unknown whether Green Globes or the LEED standard will be used more often. read more.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 9, 2014

As a rating system, LEED is a green building certification system, providing third party verification thru the private Green Building Certification Institute that a building was designed and built using specific strategies aimed at improving performance. Codes are the law.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

The USGBC long ago selected FSC wood as the anointed certification for wood products. On the other side is the non-FSC timber industry -- those wood providers that can't attain FSC certification. This side prefers the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) certification. Then the USGBC shifted its tactics.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 9, 2016

USZWBC will be integrated into GBCI with GBCI assuming responsibility for the ongoing management and evolution of the Zero Waste Facility Certification and Zero Waste Business Associate programs created by USZWBC. The zero waste principles will be aligned with GBCI’s certifications and arc.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

Even the Green Business Certification Inc. LEED Certification Agreement has a mandatory arbitration provision. However, the Department of Defense Appropriation Act precludes expenditure of funds on contracts in excess of $1 Million that require subcontractors and employees to consent to arbitration.

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Green Building Law Blog

JANUARY 4, 2012

Many people, including me , have noted that the National Defense Authorization Act (“NDAA”), signed into law by President Obama on December 31, 2011, prohibits the Department of Defense (“DoD”) from using any appropriated funds to achieve the two highest levels of green building certification offered by the U.S.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 2, 2015

” For wood products, the credit requires products “certified by the Forest Stewardship Council or USGBC-approved equivalent” (. and, apparently, there are no such approved equivalents).

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Building Information Management

MARCH 12, 2013

2011, and the LEED or Green Globes green building certification systems. . Put policies and resources in place to measure the actual performance of the Department of Defense’s high-performance, green, and conventional buildings to meet multiple objectives. 2010, ASHRAE Standard 189.1-2011,

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

The NGBS is a uniquely drafted “standard” in that it can be used by any builder for their individual project as a rating system (including obtaining third party certification), or be adopted by a local government as a residential green building code.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

New requirements are added for multiple-attribute product declaration or certification and for maximum mercury content levels of certain types of electric lamps. Building Impacts on the Atmosphere, Materials, and Resources : Requirements are updated for areas to store and collect recyclables, including batteries and electronics.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Done correctly our work for a client is also a defense of capitalism by limiting the need for future government regulation. Today, we are particularly cognizant of the fast evolving and changing dynamic between legal and technological factors that drive companies’ decision making processes.

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Federal Construction Contracting Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

Department of Defense (DoD) published the much anticipated proposed rule for the revamped Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 For example, contractors subject to 252.204–7012 are already required to safeguard covered defense information in accordance with NIST SP 800-171. On December 26, 2023, the U.S.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 22, 2021

As an option, we can further assist them with an independent third party certification to mitigate any risk in showcasing their ethical sourcing credentials. There is no morally defensible reason for not doing everything in our power to end modern slavery and human trafficking. Additionally, it is suggested in the U.S.

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Federal Construction Contracting Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The Area Office notified a Sanford representative of the protest and requested that, within three business days, the company provide certain financial information for the five previously completed fiscal years preceding Sanford’s self-certification for the subject procurement.

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Green Building Law Blog

JANUARY 20, 2012

In April 2010, the Department of Defense (“DOD”) issued a memorandum (“memo”) that altered the structure of the defense budgeting cycle, beginning with fiscal year (“FY”) 2012 budget.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 5, 2018

Waukegan Steel, LLC , an employee brought a False Claims Act (FCA) against his employer for false billing and certification on a goverment project. The subcontractor was required to submit “fabrication quality control and weld inspection certificates” to the government before payment was issued. Jesse Sloan v. 3730(b).

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Federal Construction Contracting Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

On November 4, 2021, the Department of Defense (DOD) announced it is revamping the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program. will have only three levels of certification rather than five, and they will align more closely with existing cybersecurity standards. did not allow for self-assessments.

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BD+C

APRIL 10, 2013

The Department of Defense should continue to require that its new buildings or major renovations to facilities be designed to achieve a LEED-Silver or equivalent rating, says a new report from the National Research Council.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

There is no morally defensible reason for not doing everything in our power to end modern slavery. If a company determines, it can then showcase their ethical sourcing credentials after gaining third party Ethical Labour Sourcing verification from BRE Global. We must examine and assess our own business practices now.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 22, 2024

As a pivotal player in global defense, aerospace, and security, BAE Systems’ integration into ISNetworld’s contractor management platform marks a significant step in enhancing operational excellence and safety standards across their extensive array of projects. Exciting news: BAE Systems and ISNetworld® have joined forces!

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

OCTOBER 1, 2013

The Aerospace/Defense industry reported its third consecutive year of record revenue and profit last year. The uptick came on the strength of a surging commercial aviation market that more than offset a soft defense performance. For 2012, the top 100 Aero/Defense companies reported a record-setting $695 billion in revenue and $59.8

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

OCTOBER 17, 2012

AAR , a provider of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services to commercial airlines announced it has passed the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) certification approval process for a new aircraft maintenance facility in Duluth, MN. Aircraft MRO represents approximately 20 percent of AAR’s overall business.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

AUGUST 1, 2013

Arkansas ranks ninth on the list of top states achieving LEED certification (per capita) for its facilities. The Clinton School of Public Service registered to achieve LEED-EB certification. In addition to enhancing quality, this allows the opportunity for the customer to visualize the final configuration of the aircraft.

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Stok

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Certification: LEED CS v2009 Platinum. Certification: LEED CS v2009 Platinum. Highlights: Despite its highly challenging and unique multi-building structure, Dropbox’s new home seamlessly received official LEED Platinum certification this fall. Certifications: LEED CI v4 Gold, Living Building Challenge Materials Petal.

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The Korte Company

JUNE 18, 2020

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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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

AUGUST 19, 2013

Aerospace And Defense Archives Articles By Industry Articles By Location Articles By Topic Daily News Featured Post Incentives Logistics And Distribution Louisiana Online Features Transportation Infrastructure U.S. The State will provide $3.7 Most of the funds will be allocated to basic instructional equipment (e.g.,

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