Defense Department LEED Funding to Be Eliminated? : Green.
Green Building Law Update
JULY 28, 2011
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New Department of Defense Policy Accepts Green Globes
Green Building Law Update
DECEMBER 4, 2013
In a tectonic shift in government policy, the Department of Defense will now permit the use of both the Green Building Initiatives’ Green Globes and U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED for third party green building certification. And DoD is USGBC’s largest customer. On October 25, 2013, the U.S.
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Defense Authorization Act Lifts Ban on LEED Gold and Platinum
Green Building Law Update
DECEMBER 30, 2013
President Obama signed the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2014 in Honolulu last Thursday and while most observers noted that the bill cracks down on sexual assaults in the military and eases restrictions on transferring detainees from Guantanamo Bay, the bill also is a huge win for the U.S. So, it is very good news for the U.S.
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Not April Fool's: Defense Department to Adopt Green Code and LEED
Green Building Law Update
APRIL 2, 2012
In last week's post, I stated that the Army was abandoning LEED certification in lieu of a green building code based on ASHRAE 189.1. But it is now clear to me that I misinterpreted the testimony of Dr. Dorothy Robyn, Deputy Under Secretary of Defense. Confused? I would like to leave with you with a question. What makes more sense?
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ICC 700 Authorized by National Defense Authorization Act for 2015
Green Building Law Update
DECEMBER 14, 2014
While many have focused on the funding to fight the Islamic State terrorist group or the 1 percent boost in military pay, the National Defense Authorization Act for 2015 makes a major change in green building across this nation when it authorizes use of the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard.
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A winning foundation: Solid defense with low carbon concrete
Construction Specifier
APRIL 9, 2025
In addition, the project targeted LEED Gold certification to qualify for the city of Seattles Priority Green expedited program. As the building was chasing LEED Gold and similar sustainability goals, the project qualified for Priority Green Expedited, which aims to shorten initial plan review times by at least 50 percent.
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59 Not April Fool's: Defense Department to Adopt Green Code and LEED
Green Building Law Update
APRIL 2, 2012
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2018 will be a Year for New Green Building Standards, Codes and Rating Systems
Green Building Law Update
JANUARY 7, 2018
2018 will be a watershed year in the course of green building standards, codes and rating systems. IgCC, ICC 700, Green Globes and. Earlier versions of these green building standards, codes and rating systems were largely written in silos by partisans. In 2018 there will be new versions of LEED, ASHARE 189.1, and abroad.
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Tenant’s New Defense to Hazardous Substance Liability
Green Building Law Update
DECEMBER 2, 2018
In 2002, as part of the Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act, the BFPP definition was amended to include the parenthetical phrase “(or a tenant of a person)” in the description of who can claim the BFPP defense, but there was no other direction on the treatment of tenants.
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149 Mission Critical at the Department of Defense now includes Climate
Green Building Law Update
AUGUST 19, 2018
McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019. UPDATES AND MODIFICATIONS TO DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FORM 1391, UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA, AND MILITARY INSTALLATION MASTER PLANS.”. On August 13 the President signed the John S. The $716 billion H.R. But there was no such objection noted here.
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Federal Green Building Code Creates Unnecessary Risks and Costs
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. LEED + Green Building Code = Duplicative Costs. The Department of Defense has proposed a green building code in order to streamline the process of applying for LEED certification.
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Deadline to Propose Changes to National Green Building Standard
Green Building Law Update
FEBRUARY 26, 2017
Development of the 2018 version of the National Green Building Standard (NGBS) is now underway. Participating in this development process is hugely significant because as of this date there are 98,120 NGBS Green Certified Homes! The 2018 version of the NGBS will be the fourth iteration of this national residential standard.
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You Can Change The Green Building Standard Today
Green Building Law Update
JANUARY 9, 2014
In an environment of green building standards, rating systems, and codes, it is the republishing of ASHRAE Standard 189.1 When many consider green building they do so in terms of rating systems like LEED or Green Globes and codes like the IgCC or CalGreen. ASHRAE Codes and Regulations Globes Green IGCC LEED building'
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120 Could Solyndra Happen To Green Building Policy?
Green Building Law Update
SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
As I started thinking about the broader implications of the Solyndra collapse, I could not help but draw parallels to a similar federally-funded green project that has not panned out as expected: Destiny USA. " To support the project, the developer applied for a $2 billion Green Bonds program that Congress passed in 2004.
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Arbitration is Why There is So Little Litigation in Green Building
Green Building Law Update
NOVEMBER 5, 2017
It is surprising to many in the environmental industrial complex that there has been relatively little litigation arising out of green building. There have been only a very modest number of cases commenced in courts across the country involving construction of green buildings. Even the Green Business Certification Inc.
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ASHRAE 189.1 - 2014 Green Building Standard Is Now Available
Green Building Law Update
NOVEMBER 23, 2014
Green Building Standard was published and became available for use. is an alternative compliance option of the International Green Construction Code. Water : More stringent water use requirements are included for toilets, clothes washers, dishwashers and green roofs. Kaplow LEED Stuart Kaplow green building green building law'
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A Green Building Game of Thrones
Green Building Law Update
SEPTEMBER 17, 2012
As I thought about the green building policy mess of 2012, I couldn't help but draw comparisons to Game of Thrones. This was supposed to be the year of the USGBC's new green building rating system, LEED 2012. What will be the GSA's final recommendations regarding green building rating systems?
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120 Army Abandons LEED Certification
Green Building Law Update
MARCH 26, 2012
Correction: It is now clear to me that I misinterpreted the testimony of Dr. Dorothy Robyn, Deputy Under Secretary of Defense. Instead, the Department of Defense is going to simultaneously require compliance with its green building code and with LEED certification. Read more here: Defense Department to Adopt Green Code and LEED.
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Green Building Law Update
DECEMBER 3, 2017
Green buildings generate large quantities of data. In an age when many have opinions about Edward Snowden’s disclosures, foreign state sponsored hacking, and Uber’s massive customer data hack, most people have not considered matters of data protection from their real estate, green building or otherwise. Others collect building data.
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NRDC report relates green infrastructure investments to commercial property value [Infographic]
BD+C
DECEMBER 19, 2013
The Natural Resources Defense Council has released The Green Edge: How Commercial Property Investment in Green Infrastructure Creates Value -- a first-ever illustrative and well-documented report that helps demonstrate the value of green infrastructure. Body Image: read more.
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Defense department report: Green design saves taxpayers money
BD+C
FEBRUARY 22, 2013
The Department of Defense has released the findings of an independent report on energy efficiency and sustainability standards used by the Pentagon for military construction. The report strongly affirmed the value of LEED-certified high performing buildings to America’s military and U.S. read more.
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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.
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There are More than 40 Million People in Modern Slavery
Green Building Law Update
FEBRUARY 7, 2021
Ignorance is not a defense. In a conversation I had with Barry Giles, a true green building pioneer, in 2018, he said, “to truly regard sustainable buildings in a holistic manner, it’s our obligation to start with the supply chain serving the construction industry.”. It is no longer acceptable to look the other way.
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Army To Continue Pursuing LEED Gold and Platinum
Green Building Law Update
FEBRUARY 28, 2012
Back in December 2011, GBLU reported on legislation that banned the Department of Defense from pursuing LEED Gold or Platinum certification. After giving a green building legal presentation at the American Society of Military Engineers in Fort Leonard Wood last month, I had a chance to talk to contractors about the LEED ban.
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Rethinking rebar: Reinforcement goes green
Construction Specifier
JULY 30, 2022
However, stainless steel reinforcement is traditionally very expensive and typically only found in projects which require long-term defense against corrosion, such as bridges or in geographies with higher seismic activity. The post Rethinking rebar: Reinforcement goes green appeared first on Construction Specifier.
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Congress Restricts LEED Spending
Green Building Law Update
DECEMBER 29, 2011
Unless we are talking about green buildings. In June, I reported on the Department of Defense Reauthorization bill that passed the House of Representatives. In the legislation, the Department of Defense was banned from pursuing LEED Gold or Platinum certification. But would the Senate agree to a similar LEED ban? wood products."
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Green Building Law Update
AUGUST 5, 2011
One of the great parts about Green Building Law Update is interacting with astute readers. One recent comment has forced me to rethink the proposed Department of Defense Reauthorization Bill ban on LEED certification. LEED certification is primarily a marketing tool for green buildings. your quoted section says '.
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120 Greetings from Stuart Kaplow
Green Building Law Update
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
My name is Stuart Kaplow and I want to introduce myself, I am the new publisher of the Green Building Law Update blog. But first, thank you to Chris Cheatham, the founder of this blog, for his years of good work in spreading the word of green building. I do know something about green building law. I drank the green Kool-Aid.
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Defense Department okays Green Globes standard for DoD facilities
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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The Future was on Display at Greenbuild
Green Building Law Update
OCTOBER 9, 2016
Green Building Council’s Greenbuild 2016 convention in Los Angeles last week with more than 600 exhibiters from the green building industrial complex showcasing innovations and new products on the expo floor. Nearly 20,000 people attended the U.S. The zero waste principles will be aligned with GBCI’s certifications and arc.
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Build Green
Green Home Design Architect
JANUARY 18, 2010
There are more reasons to build green than saving the environment - expanding our green technology will certainly boost the economy and provide much-needed jobs. Green jobs, for instance, are growing 2.5 I have met with green entrepreneurs in Ohio who are converting windshield factories to make solar panels.
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AT&T and Environmental Defense Fund find 28 billion gal. in water savings potential in U.S. commercial buildings
Contractor Magazine
AUGUST 20, 2013
As drought conditions rage across many areas of the country, AT&T and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) unveiled today a suite of tools that U.S. commercial buildings can use to collectively save up to 28 billion gallons of water annually, equivalent to the amount of water that more than 765,000 Americans use at home in a given year.
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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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The Defamation Case Against Greenpeace
Green Building Law Update
MARCH 27, 2016
In defense of the defamation claim, Greenpeace also pleaded that Greenpeace had a “social and moral duty to investigate the forest practices of Resolute Forest Products, and to prepare and publish the [allegedly defamatory] Publications.”. None of these allegations related to the Canadian boreal forest.
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Commonwealth Center For Advanced Manufacturing To Partner With The Department Of Defense Technology Development Institute
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 10, 2014
DMDI is one of two new manufacturing innovation institutes being led by the Department of Defense (DoD). The post Commonwealth Center For Advanced Manufacturing To Partner With The Department Of Defense Technology Development Institute appeared first on Business Facilities. Great Lakes U.S.
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45 Congress requires the Department of Defense to do a cost-benefit analysis of LEED and ASHRAE 90.1-2010
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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40 Energy-Efficiency Standards and Green Building Certification Systems Used by the Department of Defense for Military Construction and Major Renovations -2103
Building Information Management
MARCH 12, 2013
The incremental costs to design and construct high-performance or green buildings typically range from zero to eight percent higher (0 to 8%) than the costs to design and construct conventional buildings. 2011, and the LEED or Green Globes green building certification systems. . 2010, ASHRAE Standard 189.1-2011,
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Modern Slavery Exists and We Must Stop It Now
Green Building Law Update
SEPTEMBER 2, 2018
The new Standard will provide third party benchmarks that all companies, including those in the green buildinethical laborg industrial complex can rely upon when complying with the California law and when simply striving to do the right thing. Green building has never emphasized the social equity component of the triple bottom line.
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Phase l Assessments for Tenants are the Hottest Environmental Issue in 2020
Green Building Law Update
JANUARY 19, 2020
In 2020, an increasingly large number of prospective tenants, from commercial banks to sports apparel retailers and the defense industry are actively seeking protection for existing contamination before signing leases. In this new decade when cursed energy is “out” and dark energy is “in” Phase I ESAs ordered by prospective tenants are in.
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156 How Difficult is It to Determine the Cost-Effectiveness of Green Buildings?
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 27, 2013
Just how difficult is it to gauge the long-term cost-effectiveness of green buildings? Department of Defense (DoD), which asked the National Research Council (NRC) for some objective advice on this matter in preparation for a report to Congress. It may be extremely difficult, at least for the U.S.
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The Green Roofs of Sea Ranch
Natural Building
JANUARY 30, 2021
Many of the structures have green or living roofs, although only a fraction of the 1,800 buildings have living roofs, and many of these are confined to the garage, connecting the building directly to the surrounding earth while providing a pathway for grazing deer. As soil does not burn, sod roofs may provide protection for the roof below.
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Updated Phase l Environmental Site Assessment is Published But.
Green Building Law Update
NOVEMBER 21, 2021
Major Holdings, LLC , held a party could not assert a CERCLA defense because its Phase l report did not comply with the EPA rule. And those may be good for a host of other purposes, including to qualify for credits under the LEED and Green Globes green building rating systems. 9601) and petroleum products.”.
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4 Signs Of A Roof That Needs Replacing
Construction Marketing
MARCH 4, 2021
It’s your first line of defense against natural elements. Another sign of a declining roof is when you see spots of green growing on it. Those green mushes that you see can either be molds, moss, or mildew that’s grown for some time due to the presence of deposited water caused by plumbing problems or condensation issues.
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Will the New York Green Bank Spur Increased Energy-Efficiency Investing Outside of the State?
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 26, 2014
What will be the nationwide impact, if any, of the New York Green Bank, a bank that opened for business earlier this month with a partial mission of stimulating private financing of energy-efficiency projects? ” Will it? Read more.'
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