Green Building Law Update

APRIL 15, 2018

There is an electric charge running through the green building industrial complex with the announcement last week that “Green Building Initiative Launches New Green Globes Pilot Program.” And while the breadth of the pilots among building type and geographic location is impressive, the press release buried the lede.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 18, 2016

But rather, this responds to a question I was recently asked when speaking at a law school forum on innovation in the law, “ what does a green building attorney do? ”. My practice is almost exclusively sustainability including green building law, so a good response may be to look at a typical day. Lunch with prospective client].

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 22, 2016

EDGE, the acronym for “Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies” is a green building certification system for new residential and commercial buildings in emerging markets and developing countries. And the third component is a third party EDGE certification system geared toward greater marketability.

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Constructonomics

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

In today’s post, she delves into the timely topic of integrating efficient construction management and LEED certifications into building practices to lower operating costs and reduce energy use. The study did not look at any other green innovations, like improved insulation or energy recycling. Achieving these savings is not difficult.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 26, 2016

SITES is modeled after the LEED green building rating system. And while it is a standalone tool for measuring landscape sustainability, in June 2015, Green Business Certification Inc., SITES v2 provides four certification levels. Green Building Council. SITES is a sustainable landscape rating system.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 22, 2015

My response, Greenbuild is “the” target rich environment for green building people. The thousands of attendees represent more sustainability and green building business opportunities in a single place than will exist anywhere else on the planet this year. So, the highlight is the people. Arguably, that is where the action was.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 7, 2017

Last week the American Institute of Architects released the 2017 edition of the A201 family of contract documents, including updated versions of the AIA’s documents developed for the design-bid-build delivery model. This is a dramatic and significant evolution in the contracts for green building. the IgCC and more.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

Green Building Council issued a LEED Interpretation in 2018 ruling, “smoking of cannabis is considered a form of smoking for the purposes of both the interior and exterior smoking provisions of the LEED Prerequisite Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control.”. In accordance with the GBCI Certification Agreement because “.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 10, 2018

Every score model we reviewed saw a drop in ENERGY STAR score except hotels. The following 1 to 100 ENERGY STAR score models will be updated: bank branches, courthouses, financial offices, hotels, houses of worship, K-12 schools, offices, retail, supermarkets, and warehouses. EPA will not rescind prior ENERGY STAR certifications.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Designed by SmithGroupJJR and constructed by Hourigan Construction, the Center is an international model for energy and water efficiency and climate change resiliency. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s (CBF) Brock Environmental Center reached construction completion today in Virginia Beach, Va. Body Image: read more.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 26, 2016

SITES is modeled after the LEED green building rating system. And while it is a standalone tool for measuring landscape sustainability, in June 2015, Green Business Certification Inc., SITES v2 provides four certification levels. Green Building Council. SITES is a sustainable landscape rating system.

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GCP Applied Technologies

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Sustainability guidelines for ready mix plant certification. Sustainability guidelines for ready mix plant certification. michael.delros…. Fri, 11/02/2018 - 19:24. GCP Applied Technologies. November 02, 2018. Transportation Infrastructure. batching plant blue sky verifi concrete. Commercial buildings.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Often just considered 3D design, building information modeling (BIM) also acts as a collaborative work platform. Asset Information Model (AIM). The asset information model is a maintained information model used to manage, control, and operate a respective asset. Project Information Model (PIM).

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Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

These tools enable construction professionals to rethink every aspect of project planning, execution, and collaboration, whether it be through the use of project management software, virtual reality (VR), or building information modeling (BIM). Robotics and Automation: Robotics and automation are revolutionizing construction processes.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) will administer certification for the Performance Excellence in Electricity Renewal (PEER) program. It is modeled after the LEED program. PEER is billed as “the nation’s first comprehensive, consumer-centric, data-driven system for evaluating power system performance.”

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Stok

APRIL 23, 2018

Building Energy Modeling (BEM) is often only used for green building certifications or to show compliance to building codes or standards. While most project teams have heard of energy modeling, very few fully understand its ability to support important energy related decision-making for projects.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 2, 2011

The International Green Construction Code (IGCC) is a model code for cities seeking to promote sustainable building practices through their building codes. The IGCC promotes a transition from the current voluntary green construction certifications, like USGBC’s LEED, to mandatory green construction codes.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 13, 2016

Green Building Council has just announced that all new projects registering for LEED 2009 beginning on April 8, 2016 will need to satisfy increased minimum energy performance thresholds. 2007 (with errata but without addenda 25) using a computer simulation model for the whole building project.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 3, 2016

build-to-suit, ground up, slab-on-grade, four-story medical office building located in Massachusetts, constructed with union labor in a jurisdiction that mandates LEED certification or equivalent. To match its LEED v2009 Gold certification with a LEED v4 Gold plaque, the project would incur an extra cost of $78,400.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

The International Green Construction Code (IGCC) is a model code for cities seeking to promote sustainable building practices through their building codes. The IGCC promotes transition from the current voluntary green construction certifications, like USGBC’s LEED, to mandatory green construction codes.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 3, 2023

Webinar on Demand: The New American Home 2023, High-Performance Features ibush Mon, 04/03/2023 - 18:30 In the second of two webinars about The New American Home 2023, we explore how the luxury home is also a model of resource efficiency, from next-level energy and water savings to indoor air quality and materials use.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 11, 2015

Green Building Council is soliciting comments on its proposal to change the prerequisites of the current LEED 2009 rating system increasing the minimum energy performance thresholds. 2007 (with errata but without addenda 25) using a computer simulation model for the whole building project. If you support the update make yourself heard.

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Stok

AUGUST 24, 2020

The Chase Center officially achieved LEED Gold certification in July 2020, joining only four other NBA arenas that have achieved LEED Gold or higher to date. Given the low level of LEED certification across U.S. stok specifically provided Title 24 energy modeling and compliance services for the arena.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Sustainability Group will strengthen Suffolk’s in-house expertise and ability to design and execute a wider range of green building solutions. Swenson also offers specialized services through Suffolk Design including carbon neutral master planning, energy modeling, and building systems commissioning.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 14, 2019

Green Building Council is looking for the future of LEED and has officially opened a call for feedback and ideas for the next version of LEED. This is an opportunity for anyone and everyone to influence the next version of the most widely used green building rating system in the world. could become the foundation of LEED certification.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Green Building Council's 2020 LEED Homes Awards for single-family residential projects. by Green Phoenix Development, of nearby Newton, was certified LEED Platinum, as the gut rehab was able to divert 94% of demolition and construction waste material from landfill. All photos by Green Sofa Productions.). . . Advertisement. .

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Pro Builder

MARCH 18, 2021

With that, the 4,390-square-foot house achieved the highest levels of certification from a who's who of green building programs, most notably the National Green Building Standard (NGBS), Energy Star , and the Environmental Protection Agency's Indoor airPLUS program. Sign of the Times: The New American Home 2021. Sustainability.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 6, 2016

Leonardo Academy is well respected, including for its work on the LEED Existing Building standard, for its non-profit model of “leveraging the competitive market to advance sustainability.”. LEO 4000 responds by defining “what constitutes sustainable agriculture.”.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

The facility reinforces Schindler’s commitment to environmental protection and sustainability, earning North America’s first LEED Gold green building certification for an elevator manufacturing plant. The Hanover facility serves as a model for future Schindler production facilities around the globe.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 18, 2016

The draft report recommends: (1) Support access to education and technical assistance related to best cultivation practices; (2) Support the creation of voluntary third party certification programs; (3) Encourage research into cannabis issues, including environmental best practices, health, and other aspects of the cannabis sector; and. (4)

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Pro Builder

APRIL 7, 2021

Certifications • Florida Building Contractor. Education • MBA, Leadership Concentration, Liberty University • BA, Political Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University • Postbaccalaureate Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, Virginia Commonwealth University. Akel Homes. Delray Beach, Fla. .

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 6, 2022

In 1994, they opened the Ecovillage Training Center, which teaches students about permaculture, green building, renewable energy, and other important tenets of eco-living. Their green buildings use passive solar design for natural heating and cooling, and some have photovoltaic panels for solar power.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Green Building Council's 2020 LEED Homes Awards include the award for Outstanding Developer for projects that positively impact communities through sustainable, healthy, and resilient design. Eighteen others are currently in the process of certification. LEED Outstanding Developer of the Year (2020). Tue, 09/01/2020 - 07:00.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 22, 2024

2 This approach aims to positively impact patients and staff, utilizing a continuous improvement model informed by monitored results. Certifications asthma & allergy friendly® CERTIFIED—These products have been independently tested to be more suitable for the 100-plus million people in the U.S. living with asthma and/or allergies.

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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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Pro Builder

JANUARY 30, 2022

GREEN DETACHED HOME, BUILT FOR SALE . Green verifier/rater: Jacksonville Building Science. is exemplary when it comes to energy and resource efficiency and has earned the Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Home certification. Allevare at Verrado – Catalan Model . Green verifier/rater: Swiftsure Energy Services.

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 26, 2012

However, the share of executives indicating that it is extremely or very likely their companies would seek LEED certification if they construct a green building is only 48 percent, down from 53 percent in the 2010 survey and 61 percent in the 2008 survey. Michigan is the 24th state to approve legislation of this sort.

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