Defense Legal Office 
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. Here are two reasons: 1. The policy is a waste of taxpayer money.
Construction Lawyer
APRIL 16, 2009
He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. Sole Proximate Cause Defense Reaffirmed.
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Green Building Law Update
OCTOBER 9, 2016
Among the highlights, that will positively impact the built environment and create business opportunities are: The biggest announcement at the convention was the formation of a new USGBC technology organization, arc , led by Scot Horst , incoming chief executive office of arc and outgoing chief product officer of USGBC.
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 21, 2018
General Accounting Office (GAO), May 1979. Unite States Government Printing Office, House Document No. General Services Administration (GSA), Department of Defense (DOD), and National 19 Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP). 3 US Department of Defense.
Best Practices Construction Law
MARCH 10, 2020
The Government’s final payment defense is an affirmative defense on which the Government bears the burden of proof. Final payment does not bar a claim where the contracting officer knows that the contractor is asserting a right to additional compensation, even though a formal claim has not been filed. 59637 (Feb.
Best Practices Construction Law
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
While the legal issue focused on the County’s right rely on the defense of sovereign immunity, the Contractor’s (and it expert’s) characterization of the damages was critical to the outcome of the case. Nevertheless, the Contractor completed its work within the contract time. Sovereign Immunity Argument.
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 29, 2017
a) The contracting officer, in coordination with the installation DPW, must assure that the specifications and Unit Price Book have undergone technical review and validation and are tailored to meet the projected requirements of the installation and local economic conditions. (d) Best Practice Job Order Contracting. d) Negotiations. (1)
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