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A Green Building Game of Thrones

Green Building Law Update

Before being pulled, the proposed LEED 2012 rating system went through a lengthy, unexpected vetting process, culminating in a fourth draft. The USGBC has also been stuck in a long standing siege with the wood industry. On the other side is the non-FSC timber industry -- those wood providers that can't attain FSC certification.

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Arbitration including Religious Arbitration in Green Building Contracts

Green Building Law Update

There is little question that a properly drafted provision in a contract requiring arbitration is enforceable. And while much of the recent discourse has been about contracts with consumers, alternative dispute resolution provisions, including those requiring arbitration are common in construction industry contracts.

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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. And there is no question that a properly drafted provision in a contract requiring arbitration is enforceable. Legal scholars can have at it. The Supreme Court, in American Express v.

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

Pro Builder

Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40. For example, starting in the industry with no home-selling experience and rising to be a top producer, division manager, or even developing and leading the training regimen for new salespeople. Wed, 04/07/2021 - 15:02. Jude Dream Home Giveaway Home in 2010.

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ConsensusDOCS Releases New Teaming Agreement

Best Practices Construction Law

One team member serves the role as team leader for the purposes of compiling and submitting the proposal, as well as for negotiation of the owner agreement, if awarded. ” The contract is specifically drafted to address the unique considerations of a design-build teaming arrangement.

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Preparing the CDL Driver: What Training Should be Required?

FDR Safety

Because of the diversity of views and the divergent interests of all the stakeholders affected by the commercial truck and bus industries, including carriers, safety groups, insurers, police, etc., the USDOT has announced that it intends to undertake a negotiated rule-making or “RegNeg.”.

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Study Finds New Natural Gas Development Could Create More Than 45,000 Jobs And $9 Billion In Economic Development In Illinois

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

. “Accessing natural gas in Illinois could produce many direct and indirect benefits and thousands of jobs,” said Loomis, who also does annual studies showcasing the impact of Illinois’ wind industry. “Illinois is in a great position to participate in this dynamic energy renaissance.”