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Less than 20% of Green Building Contracts Properly Drafted

Green Building Law Update

In a recent review of contracts involving green building construction projects, less than 20% had properly drafted provisions addressing green building matters. The projects were of a variety of building types (although no single family residential) including public schools, private office buildings, multi family residential, etc.,

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The New and Improved 2020 ICC 700 National Green Building Standard

Green Building Law Update

As of April 1, 2020, more than 216,000 residential dwellings have been certified to the NGBS through NGBS Green, the third-party certification program administered by Home Innovation Research Labs. And yes, that is more domestic certifications than LEED and Green Globes combined. Replacing the 2015 edition (.

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Eric Kues: From smalltown roots to big-time projects

The Korte Company

Building a career from the ground up Eric decided to take building trades and drafting classes, where students built a house with help from local contractors. But it was his experiences outside the classroom — working at a lumber yard and drafting house plans — that inspired him to pursue more hands-on fields. “I

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A position is vacant for Structural Engineer in Brisbane

Construction Cost Estimating

The Company: Van der Meer Consulting, a multi-disciplinary Structural and Civil Consulting Engineering group with various office locations in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. This fast growing company is presently inviting application for an aptly qualified Structural Engineer for the office located in Brisbane.

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Enterprise Green Communities Criteria Being Updated

Green Building Law Update

In the arena of green building standards, green rating systems and green codes among the widely respected residential rating systems is the Enterprise Green Communities Criteria. In 2015 the use of LEED v4 will become mandatory, a new 2015 International Green Construction Code will be available, an updated ASHRAE 189.1

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Behind the Build: Interview with Matthew Keck, BIM Manager at Metromont 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Construction is filled with complex processes requiring the collaboration of multiple teams—including office, engineering, and trades. I’ve worked in various trades in residential construction and then had a unique opportunity while working on a commercial project. So I picked that up and used it post-graduation.

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2018 IgCC is Not in Use Anywhere. A Detailed Analysis of Why?

Green Building Law Update

The drafting process was widely criticized resulting in a document that has never been enacted anywhere, and likely should not ever be adopted as code. for the Design of High Performance Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings. It has been widely characterized as an unbuildable code. But it is sec 801.4.1.1.1

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