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Cannabis Retail Construction: How to Navigate the Green Rush

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Like any CRE sector, the cannabis industry comes with its own set of nuances for planning and executing construction projects – particularly since it is relatively new and highly regulated. That said, state regulations do add some additional layers to the nuts and bolts of these projects.

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The Future of Green Building was On Display at Greenbuild

Green Building Law Update

My response, Greenbuild is “the” target rich environment for green building people. The thousands of attendees represent more sustainability and green building business opportunities in a single place than will exist anywhere else on the planet this year. So, the highlight is the people. Arguably, that is where the action was.

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ESG, including Advantaged by Green Building, Requires Risk Oversight

Green Building Law Update

Investments by individuals and institutions driven by environmental, social and governance matters continue to remain front and center in the minds of boards of directors, government regulators and the media. Third party certified green building has been a low hanging fruit ESG corporate practice approved by many boards of directors.

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Blockchain has come to Real Estate

Green Building Law Update

Real estate is a highly regulated industry and real estate transactions must be recorded in a government ledger to be recognized and enforceable by all. And progressive owners of green buildings and the like will all but certainly be at the forefront of this technological revolution.

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The UK Sets the Scene for Mandatory ESG Laws in the Western World

Green Building Law Update

And maybe of greatest import, these new laws provide a map and compass for businesses believing that profit should come not from creating the world’s problems, but from solving them. Two separate regulations were “laid before Parliament by Command of Her Majesty and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament”.

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What do Hurricanes, Earthquakes and LEED Bonds Have in Common?

Green Building Law Update

On Wednesday, August 24, I attended a meeting of the DC Green Building Codes working group. The topic to be discussed was the DC Green Building Act's LEED bond requirement. For the uninitiated, the DC Green Building Act requires that all new construction in D.C. Notice of appeal should be provided to surety.

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Maybe We Should Rethink LEED Laws

Green Building Law Update

As you may recall, the Destiny USA project received over $200 million in tax-free financing through the federal government's Green Bonds program. I think it's safe to say the Green Bonds program was a failure. Did the US Green Building Council act appropriately in assisting the Destiny USA project? Green Building Council.

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