Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

This market driver is, of course, before any real ESG regulation in the U.S.”. And regulation is already here that impacts some small businesses. The electric utility monopolies are an industry that doth protest too much, methinks, made wealthy by government regulation, whatever the pendulum swing of that regulation.

Maryland 177

Maryland Regulation Electrical Legal 177

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 30, 2022

People want to save the planet while they make a profit. In the most compelling response, 86% believe there will be mandatory ESG disclosures and more ESG regulation within the next 12 months. Particularly forward thinking and looking for certainty, 62% favor mandatory ESG disclosures and more ESG regulation within the next 12 months.

Statistics 156

Statistics Regulation Legal Profitability 156

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 10, 2017

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.

Vermont 252

Vermont Leases Delaware Contract 252

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

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.

DC 120

DC Green Regulation Arlington 120

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 25, 2015

Motivations vary from concerns over global warming to increasing energy independence, and hedging against rising fuel costs to because it is chick to be green. Of course the allocation of costs and benefits will largely be driven by financial and tax considerations in this highly regulated area.

Maryland 120

Maryland Electrical Regulation Modeling 120

The Korte Company

AUGUST 17, 2018

While juggling sustainability and profitability at the same time is a challenge, construction companies can help owners achieve both by implementing green construction principles. Harness natural resources with green construction. In a way, green construction is partly an exercise in holistic thinking. It’s also free.

Green 40

Green Construction Sustainability New Mexico 40

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 7, 2020

Maryland has been described as having more pages of environmental statutes and regulations on a per capita basis than any other state. Savvy players in the environmental industrial complex will find business opportunities to lead and profit in environmental matters, including opportunities advantaged by these newly enacted laws.

Maryland 156

Maryland Commissioning Regulation Environment 156

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 7, 2020

Maryland has been described as having more pages of environmental statutes and regulations on a per capita basis than any other state. Savvy players in the environmental industrial complex will find business opportunities to lead and profit in environmental matters, including opportunities advantaged by these newly enacted laws.

Maryland 156

Maryland Commissioning Regulation Environment 156

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 14, 2011

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.

Green 136

Green Certification Retail IRS 136

Green Building Law Update

JULY 16, 2017

There are places like Baltimore that as part of its green building code require 1% onsite renewable energy (not only rooftop solar) and in lieu allow the purchase of green power. Such is arguably more progressive than mandating rooftop solar only, but still makes matters of energy a priority.

Miami 176

Miami Commissioning San Francisco Florida 176

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 17, 2023

Going green pays off for today’s building owners. Buildings that implement green or sustainable practices typically see lower energy costs. ” But beyond benefits for owners, green construction practices can reap significant rewards for contractors. What is their culture like?”

Sustainability 97

Sustainability Construction Autodesk Green 97

Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

A Washington DC environmental regulator recently said, the Black market of extracting rare earth metals from stolen catalytic converters may be the most valuable recycling market, and possibly the only profitable recycling market, in the U.S. The pollution control devices have been required in the U.S.

Wichita 177

Wichita Insurance DC New York 177

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 1, 2011

Green Building. Compliance/Regulations. Healthy Competition » Free Webinar on Reducing Profit Fade. One problem that even the most savvy contractors deal with is profit fade, when a job continues to incur additional costs that are not factored into the estimate. Green Building. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

Green Building. Compliance/Regulations. Customer Collaboration & Construction Software » Staying Focused in the Fight Against Profit Fade. There’s a name for these situations: “profit fade.” The profit you calculate when bidding a job can fluctuate dramatically as work progresses. ACCOUNTING |.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 25, 2021

Maryland has been described as having more pages of environmental statutes and regulations on a per capita basis than any other state. The new laws compiled below add to that already very green environmental regulatory scheme. Among other things, in updating the regulations, MDE must conduct specified public outreach.

Maryland 156

Maryland Housing Commissioning Regulation 156

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2012

Green Building. Compliance/Regulations. Green Construction & Construction Software » The Business of Construction Risk Management. And risk can be a profit center, since insurance companies obviously make money. Green Building. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. foundation.

Risk 120

Risk Insurance Construction Software 120

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Green Building. Compliance/Regulations. If a business is unprofitable in 2011, and has no taxable income to use the deduction, that business can elect to use 100% Bonus Depreciation and carry-forward to a year when the business is profitable. Green Building. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |.

Construction 180

Construction Software Software Accounting 180

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2012

Green Building. Compliance/Regulations. Querying different type of jobs in job costing to look at profitability by type. Green Building. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Sales/Marketing.

Construction 168

Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 19, 2015

This law firm maintains a national database of green building associated incentives, to be able to advise our clients about first costs of projects. Many credit Pacific Gas and Electric as the first utility to offer a modern energy rebate program.

Kentucky 120

Kentucky South Carolina Electrical Commissioning 120

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 19, 2015

This law firm maintains a national database of green building associated incentives, to be able to advise our clients about first costs of projects. Many credit Pacific Gas and Electric as the first utility to offer a modern energy rebate program.

Kentucky 120

Kentucky South Carolina Electrical Commissioning 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 19, 2012

Green Building. Compliance/Regulations. « Green Construction & Construction Software. Staying Focused in the Fight Against Profit Fade » Connecting in Construction. Green Building. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. foundation.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Conference 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 12, 2012

Green Building. Compliance/Regulations. Connecting in Construction » Green Construction & Construction Software. There’s no denying that green building is more common than ever. In fact, just a few weeks ago, the latest version of the International Green Construction Code (IgCC) came out. ACCOUNTING |.

Construction 120

Construction Certification Green Software 120

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 20, 2011

Green Building. Compliance/Regulations. Green Building. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Construction Safety. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Construction Software.

Software 120

Software Software Construction Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 7, 2012

Green Building. Compliance/Regulations. « Staying Focused in the Fight Against Profit Fade. Green Building. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Construction Safety. Sales/Marketing.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 31, 2012

Green Building. Compliance/Regulations. Green Building. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Construction Safety. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Construction Software.

Construction 185

Construction Software Software Accounting 185

Fieldwire

MARCH 5, 2024

Subcontractors getting awarded a contract spells financial disaster if the bid is too high to be competitive or too low to be profitable. For example, focusing on green projects in your county where recycled and carbon-neutral materials are paramount can make you the local authority in sustainability. On average, remodelers net 4.7%

Budget 52

Budget Budgeting Estimating Bidding 52

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 2, 2011

Green Building. Compliance/Regulations. « Free Webinar on Reducing Profit Fade. Green Building. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Construction Safety. Sales/Marketing. Resource Center.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Accounting 159

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 11, 2011

Green Building. Compliance/Regulations. Free Webinar on Reducing Profit Fade » Game Changers. Green Building. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Construction Safety. Sales/Marketing.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

Green Building. Compliance/Regulations. Green Building. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Construction Safety. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Construction Software.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 24, 2012

Green Building. Compliance/Regulations. But the point at which the office meets the field – where job progress is tracked, profitability is calculated, invoices and change orders are processed – this is the point where bad (or no) communications between the field and the office results in diminished performance and profits.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Iowa 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Green Building. Compliance/Regulations. But without exception, the story that each team told through their symbols focused on people, not projects or profits. No discussion of business practices, financial measurements, or profit-building strategies. Green Building. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |.

CFMA 120

CFMA Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Green Building. Compliance/Regulations. Green Building. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Construction Safety. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Construction Software.

Construction 174

Construction Software Software Accounting 174

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Green Building. Compliance/Regulations. Green Building. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Construction Safety. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Construction Software.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 25, 2011

Green Building. Compliance/Regulations. Education leads to improvement, efficiency, and profitability! Green Building. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Construction Safety. Sales/Marketing.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Green Building. Compliance/Regulations. Green Building. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Construction Safety. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Construction Software.

Construction 195

Construction Software Software Accounting 195

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Green Building. Compliance/Regulations. But to count on them as the source of profit is to bank on an unpredictable variable that is not under your control, that is hard to manage, and that you may wish to use for a completely different purpose – business development (more on this in a moment). Green Building.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Green Building. Compliance/Regulations. Banks are attracted to profitable business. Green Building. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Construction Safety. Sales/Marketing. Resource Center.

Banking 120

Banking Construction Cash Flow Finance 120