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Arbitration is Why There is So Little Litigation in Green Building

Green Building Law Update

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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Assignment of Benefits for Contractors: Pros & Cons of Accepting an AOB

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It gives the assignee authority to file and negotiate a claim directly with the insurance company, without involvement from the property owner. The contractor, now the assignee, negotiates the claim directly with the insurance company. You may even get green-lighted to order materials and get started. Setting up an AOB.

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Rising Tide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

A draft of the report, leaked to Reuters and The New York Times , says the panel now is “95 percent certain” that human activity is the cause of most of the increase in global temperatures in recent decades. cities with the highest flood risk are New York, Miami and New Orleans. The report says the three U.S. Far West U.S.

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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

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With 32 ports statewide, Louisiana offers six deep-draft ports capable of transferring large quantities of cargo, is one of only two U.S. include Aventine Renewable Energy and Green Plains Renewable Energy, as well as units of traditional fuel makers like Valero and Chevron and crop processors like Archer Daniels Midland and Bunge Limited.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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CAPCO financing, an alternative to conventional bank financing, can accommodate a slightly higher risk profile and provide a more flexible structure for growing businesses. Program regulations are currently being drafted to include the expanded definition for “Advanced Manufacturers.”

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Various cost information is typically formatted as Products & Activities, General or Routine Maintenance, New Construction, Renovation and/or Repair, Sustainability/Green, Job Order Contracting (JOC), or any combination thereof. design/negotiate/build). design/negotiate/build). 23 51 13 Draft Control Devices.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Various cost information is typically formatted as Products & Activities, General or Routine Maintenance, New Construction, Renovation and/or Repair, Sustainability/Green, Job Order Contracting (JOC), or any combination thereof. design/negotiate/build). design/negotiate/build). 23 51 13 Draft Control Devices.