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Study quantifies cost premiums for net zero buildings

BD+C

The District of Columbia has more green buildings than other large U.S. New goals will likely prompt the District to raise the efficiency bar even higher. Regulations Codes and Standards' cities on a per capita basis, according to the 2012 Green Building Report. To help guide policies for a new era of green design, D.C.’s

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Higher Mortgage Rates Could Level Out Home Prices, Says Economist

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The current market results from years of underbuilding, further complicated by a severe lack of skilled labor, not enough developed lots, cost of loans to finance construction, materials costs, and other regulations. Less than three years after he sold the condo in the District of Columbia, prices there began falling.

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New Mexico Takes a Big Step Toward Authorizing P3s

Constructlaw

If passed, New Mexico will join 36 other states and the District of Columbia that have enacted some type of enabling legislation to authorize and regulate P3s, with many more considering similar measures. The bill currently sits with the New Mexico Senate Judicial Committee for further consideration.

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D.C. aims to be a green leader with new building codes

BD+C

The District of Columbia has released a revised set of building codes to make it a leader in green construction. Under the new codes, new buildings will use 30% less energy than projects under existing regulations.

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HUD Adopts 2009 IECC (Not the 2012 or 2015 version) and Why You Care

Green Building Law Update

For the 34 States and the District of Columbia that have already adopted the 2009 IECC or a stricter code, there will be little or no impact from HUD and USDA's adoption of this standard, since all housing in these states is already required to meet this standard as a result of state legislation.

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Federal Real Property Regulations (FAR / FMR)

Building Information Management

Federal Management Regulation – FMR, For Real Property. Public body” means any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, or any political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality of the foregoing.

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Federal Real Property Regulations (FAR / FMR)

Building Information Management

Federal Management Regulation – FMR, For Real Property. Public body” means any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, or any political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality of the foregoing.