Green Building Law Update

JULY 12, 2015

This law firm is increasingly called upon to give legal opinions that a green building is LEED certified, certifiable or otherwise ‘really’ a green building. Traditionally, legal opinions in the context of loan transactions provide assurances that the loan documents are valid, binding and enforceable.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 7, 2014

We are increasingly called upon to give legal opinions that a green building is LEED certified, ‘certifiable’ or otherwise really a green building. While legal opinions are given in a variety of commercial contexts, they are increasingly being required as part of the due diligence by lenders when making loans secured by (i.e.,

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Accounting & Finance. In running a business, there must always be a certain amount of risk that you’re willing to take. Risk is healthy; it keeps things fresh and gives you the opportunity to evolve. I took a risk in 2005 and dressed up as Superman for a marketing campaign. Never settle and take some measured risks.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JULY 1, 2013

Sutton, CAE, President and CEO of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association. That’s why it has never been more important for startups and small businesses to understand their options for financing the equipment needed to operate and grow their businesses. By William G. Key Benefits for Unique Business Needs.

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Building Radar

AUGUST 8, 2024

Financing is a critical component of construction projects, influencing everything from project scope to execution. Understanding the regulations surrounding construction project financing is essential for developers, contractors, and stakeholders. Financing options may include loans, equity financing, and government grants.

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Finance Regulation Equity Debt 52

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 8, 2019

Existing State Finance and Procurement Code Section 4-809(f) was amended adding new section (6), providing in relevant part, the Maryland Green Building Council shall: “(6) develop guidelines for new public school buildings to achieve the equivalent of the current version of the U.S. But no longer.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 17, 2018

Contractors that don’t start adhering to the new revenue recognition standards risk loss of standing in the marketplace and among creditors—something all contractors will want to avoid. This first step should be pretty easy for most contractors, since legally-binding contracts are already part of their processes. Identify the Contract.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2012

Accounting & Finance. Green Construction & Construction Software » The Business of Construction Risk Management. With every project, no matter how big or small, there is always risk – risk of injury, financial responsibility, or quality assurance. First, they understand risk. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 16, 2020

That language accomplishes next to nothing for the seller or buyer and may only serve to mitigate risk for the real estate brokers. but not all and maybe not even most) file a UCC-1 financing statement in the real estate records that puts third parties on notice to their rights in the system.

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Housing Leases Residential Agreement 207

Pro Builder

JANUARY 18, 2021

30 under Biden’s plan, with the addition of funds set aside for at-risk families needing legal assistance. Housing Policy + Finance. Tens of millions of Americans faced possible eviction at the end of the month when the moratorium was set to expire. Both evictions and foreclosures will be barred until Sept. Read More. .

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 24, 2022

Securities and Exchange Commission issued a long awaited proposed new ESG rule to mandate climate risk disclosures by public companies and other businesses in their supply chains. You could read the proposed rule that takes more than a ream of paper to print or read our 600 word post, SEC Climate Risk Rule is Transformative at a Cost.

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ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Contractors Should Beware of Recovery Risks. Description: Contractors face recovery risk when they take on too much work after they’ve depleted their staff, cash and other resources. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus.

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Risk Engineering Contractors FAQ 48

Stok

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Guest post by Joe Miller , Member of USGBC Delegation to COP27 One topic of urgent and primary focus at COP has been around how and who will finance the changes of climate change. One of the primary levers being discussed to adjust this parity is realistically pricing transition risk into the market.

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Construction Law

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

News Our regular news round up reports on a major review of water industry regulation; a rail group urging the use of private finance; and a call for standard form contracts to be left unamended. Legal terms explained Tom Cadman of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP explains what is meant by Building Liability Orders.

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Construction Insurance Contract Liability 40

ENR Construction

JULY 31, 2012

Legal Fallout Spreads from Trainor Glass Default. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption. Economic Stimulus. Associations. Economic Stimulus.

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Legal FAQ News Education 43

Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2020

Additionally, the basics and essentials of budgeting, finance, organisation, scheduling, conflicts, and legal issues are also covered by the project manager. Construction project management is not one thing — a project manager in construction has to be knowledgeable in finance, mediation, law, and other disciplines. The basics.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 3, 2015

Correctly referring to LEED certification is of paramount importance in legal opinions given in building acquisitions and financing. That contract language might be some variation of.

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Documentation Certification Green District of Columbia 120

Best Practices Construction Law

OCTOBER 1, 2012

What are some of the most important legal aspects when looking at a public private partnership? U nderstand the different risks involved with PPPs. If you are going to participate in a project involving alternative financing, you need to understand the new risks and opportunities that you will encounter.

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Pennsylvania Legal Risk AGC 54

Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 15, 2022

shifting the risk of nonpayment … “Payment from the Owner to the Contractor is a condition precedent to payment from the Contractor to the Subcontractor.”). Generally, most states that have addressed the issue allow “pay if paid” clauses so long as there is clear and unambiguous language shifting the risk of non-payment to the subcontractor.

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Virginia Contract Lien Construction 118

Constructonomics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

Unfortunately, new contractors are often unfamiliar with the bonding process, which includes undergoing finance and credit checks, providing upfront collateral, and paying issuance fees. The obligee —the entity (typically a government agency) that requires the bond, thus receiving its legal financial protection.

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Contractors Regulation Insurance Claims 140

Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

As you may be aware, one of the greatest risks on a construction project involves the payment process. Contractors have a means of shifting the risk of non-payment by the owner to its subcontractor by including a certain payment provisions in the subcontract agreement.

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Contract Subcontracting Drafting Virginia 77

PSMJ Resources

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Good Project Management is Good Risk Management. Most risks are foreseeable and responsive to thoughtful project management. • Risk reduction by any means is usually superior to any management scheme. Agreements that are legal, effective, and achievable are even better. Corporate Finance Associates blog.

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Construction Law

JUNE 3, 2024

News Our regular news round up focusses on a disputes survey that suggests artificial intelligence will have an impact on contracts sooner than many think; a Labour Party plan that involves scrapping the IPA and the NIC; and a landmark legal victory for the government that forces a freeholder to fix serious building safety issues in a tower block.

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Insurance Construction Legal Drafting 52

Levelset

JULY 5, 2022

There are several different types of property liens , which are legal claims against the property held by a debtor. EquiFax also provides three business scores: a payment index, a credit risk score, and a business failure score. Any legal financial-related data (judgments, liens, garnishments, etc.) What is a lien?

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Lien Bankruptcy Legal Claims 96

Construction Law

DECEMBER 2, 2022

ICE’s report says accurate emissions reporting must become integral in the design of major infrastructure if private finance is to help fund green projects. Projects may also risk litigation for failing to mitigate the release of carbon in their design, construction and operation. Nick Barrett.

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Claims Risk Infrastructure Finance 52

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

Accounting & Finance. According to my friend Eric Carter, President of Approach Technology , simplistic passwords are the biggest security risks. Your risk will decrease significantly. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |.

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Construction Cash Flow Security Software 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

Accounting & Finance. While documentation management and team member prequalification may seem fairly obvious sources of added costs and risks, administrative costs may not seem so obvious. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. technology.

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Bidding Construction Documentation Software 149

ENR Construction

AUGUST 17, 2012

Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption. Economic Stimulus. Associations. Washington Observer. Economic Stimulus. Product Snapshot. Interviews.

DOT 71

DOT FAQ New York News 71

ENR Construction

AUGUST 6, 2012

Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption. Economic Stimulus. Associations. Washington Observer. Economic Stimulus. Product Snapshot. Interviews.

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FAQ News Construction Education 67

Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 12, 2015

As you may be aware, one of the greatest risks on a construction project involves the payment process. Contractors have a means of shifting the risk of non-payment by the owner to its subcontractor by including a certain payment provisions in the subcontract agreement.

Subcontracting 48

Subcontracting Legal Drafting Virginia 48

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

Accounting & Finance. In this article, Schoppman explains how business owners should evaluate construction professionals on specific criteria to enhance margin, improve productivity and hedge construction risks. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

ENR Construction

AUGUST 8, 2012

Senate Finance Passes Tax Extensions. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption. Economic Stimulus. Associations. Washington Observer.

Finance 28

Finance News Engineering FAQ 28

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption. Economic Stimulus. Associations. Washington Observer. Economic Stimulus. Product Snapshot. Interviews.

Industrial 65

Industrial Design FAQ News 65

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption. Economic Stimulus. Associations. Washington Observer. Economic Stimulus. Product Snapshot. Interviews.

Contractors 65

Contractors FAQ News Education 65

cnstrctr

JANUARY 4, 2020

It is a legally binding document that the groups agree to at the start of a project and are held accountable to throughout. The different types of construction projects include: Lump Sum Construction Management (Cost Plus / Guaranteed Maximum Price) Design Build Design Build Finance Maintain.

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Contract Construction Finance Documentation 88

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 19, 2011

Accounting & Finance. These are risk takers, men and women who are driven to hustle and make a profit—not the sitting still type. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

ENR Construction

JULY 25, 2012

Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption. Economic Stimulus. Associations. Washington Observer. Economic Stimulus. Product Snapshot. Interviews.

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Union Plans FAQ News 62