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The Second Best Way to Mitigate Your Risk in Green Building

Green Building Law Update

And while the Sustainable Projects Exhibit, E204-2017 , is drafted to work as an exhibit to other AIA A201 family owner, architect, contractor, consultant agreements, even if you do not use their nearly 200 contact documents, this Exhibit, separately purchased, may still be a good choice for you. The document is simply that good.

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GBCI Changed its Name and You Need to Change Your Documents

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It will continue to be referred by the acronym GBCI. Correctly referring to LEED certification is of paramount importance in legal opinions given in building acquisitions and financing. Green Building Council, and may be dependent on matters beyond Consultant’s control, such as Owner's use and operation of the Project.

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Gleaning the Direction of ESG Regulation

Green Building Law Update

ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a fabulous group attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a new non-law consulting firm. A recent survey reported more than 84% of public company boards of directors sought outside consultants in the area of ESG disclosures.

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ESG Accelerates Greenwashing

Green Building Law Update

There is a little direction provided by the FTC’s 2012 update to its Green Guides, the most recent update of the Guides , but that document is at this point more of a historical reference; although it does valuably offer guidance on materials and energy sources that are “renewable,” and “carbon offset” claims. yes, this blog will continue).

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Successful Commercial Construction Strategies and Operations: Tip #2

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Whether you’re hiring a general contractor , architect, engineer or some other consultant, their ability to pay their subs directly and on time affects the success of your commercial construction project. Check at least three references. So your general contractor’s financial problems are costing you time and money. But that’s not all.

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The UK Sets the Scene for Mandatory ESG Laws in the Western World

Green Building Law Update

ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a group of daring, innovative and creative attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a boutique ESG driven non-law and consulting firm “powering sustainability, today, for tomorrow’s business.” yes, this blog will continue).

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A Day in the Life of a Green Building Attorney

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Client names and other specific references are omitted to protect the not so innocent.). Responding to consultant email and draft report of Phase II environmental site assessment. Responding to consultant with comments on selection of a DOE approved energy model for 179D tax deduction. 05:00 a.m. [Off 10:10 a.m.

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