Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 15, 2017

As ever larger numbers of green buildings are bought and sold, due diligence related to the green features of commercial buildings takes on an increasing importance. Green Building Council, was also a co-originator of Phase I ASTM standard. It is curious that Mike Italiano, one of the three founders of the U.S.

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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. One might ask why they need an opinion from a lawyer that their building is green? a mortgage) a green building. ASHRAE 189.1

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 17, 2015

Baltimore City adopted the International Green Construction Code 2012 as an overlay to the City’s building, fire and related codes effective April 1, 2015. Policy making public officials have described that when the triennial code revisions are adopted there will also be changes to the new Green Code.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 16, 2018

Top questions to ask when designing a green roof. We all know the economic and environmental benefits of green roofs , but how do you ensure that your client’s vision of a green roof is realized? Today we had the pleasure of talking with Nick Smith of green roof system specialist Zinco International. Phillip.fry@gc….

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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. The ordinance is here.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 8, 2021

This 4-sq-mile trade hub in Doha, Qatar for local and international business was built to meet strict sustainability guidelines geared for the Middle East climate but faced a 43-month blockade by nearby countries on material imports.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 9, 2018

Perennial Solar, LLC filed an application for a zoning special exception and variance to construct a solar panel farm in Washington County, Maryland. The Washington County Board of Zoning Appeals granted the relief requested. Perennial Solar, LLC , No.

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Green Industry Professionals

JUNE 24, 2019

American Green Zone Alliance (AGZA) and STIHL Inc. have entered into a unique collaboration to support a nationwide campaign promoting the benefits of battery-electric equipment in professional applications. The new effort pairs industry-leading.

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Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2014

in demanding Climate Zone 5. Solar Green' Neal Lorenzi. The Zero Home is the first to be built in the U.S. The Zero Home, built in Herriman, a suburb of Salt Lake City, reportedly is the first of its kind priced for average buyers, not the super-rich.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 27, 2018

Triple Five, developer of the $4 billion, 6-million-square-foot retail-entertainment project, won zoning approval from the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners.

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Business Facilities

APRIL 22, 2019

Read: Green Development & Sustainability: Letting The Sunshine In at BusinessFacilities.com. As states are racing to be among the leaders powered 100-percent by renewable energy, industrial giants like Samsung are pledging to join them in adopting this gold standard for sustainability at their manufacturing plants.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

Green Building. Recently I had a friend fall walking near a construction zone while carrying a case of water to her coffee shop. She tripped over one of the construction sign legs that was sticking out beyond the construction cone and fencing, but she was not walking in the construction zone. Green Building. STRATEGY |.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 30, 2015

This is significant because regulating impervious surface on a property, either by establishing a maximum allowable area or a ratio of impervious surface to the total lot area, is a common zoning performance standard used by local governments in Maryland and elsewhere. The law is not unique to Maryland.

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Green Industry Professionals

JUNE 27, 2017

The project brings electric-powered maintenance equipment to the park rather than gas-powered equipment.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 10, 2012

5 Extreme Concrete in contact with or buried under aggressive sub-soil / ground water, surface of members in tidal zone, members in direct contact with liquid / solid aggressive chemicals. No Environment Exposure Conditions 1 Mild Concrete surfaces protected against weather or aggressive conditions, except those situated in coastal area.

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Contractor Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2013

THE SINGLE-ZONE LINE OF CASSETTES AND DUCT SYSTEMS are flexible indoor units designed to be paired with a single-zone heat pump to fit a wide range of installations.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 5, 2011

Related posts: MAGNITUDE & INTENSITY OF EARTHQUAKE EARTHQUAKE GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING AND ITS PRACTICES-III-EARTHQUAKE DESTRUCTION How can it be in Seismic zone but not in earthquake zone or near earthquake fault? releases 1000 times more energy than the earthquake of magnitude of 6.2 and 32 times more than the magnitude of 7.2.

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Business Facilities

APRIL 23, 2021

A sequestration feature at Louisiana Green Fuels’ plant at the Port of Columbia means it would remove more carbon from the atmosphere than it generates. Read: Louisiana Green Fuels Plans $700M Renewable Diesel Refinery at BusinessFacilities.com.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 24, 2017

The $120-million student housing complex will keep certain MEP systems visible as a learning tool

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 13, 2023

Residents will also have access to a hub of amenities including private study booths, collaboration space, lounges, cinema, gym, karaoke zone and a wellbeing room. The scheme will house 261 students in a mix of cluster en-suite rooms and self-sufficient studios, including a proportion of affordable accommodation.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Buyers are generally willing to spend more green certifications as well, including more than $2,000 upfront for a home certified to an above-code standard for health and wellness — features that have becoming increasingly important in the wake of COVID-19. Green Design. So in turn our homes needs to do a lot more for us.”.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 8, 2017

As you consider what’s “in” and what’s “out” in 2017, within the realm of green building, Passive House is in. It is not controversial to accept that a strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings at low cost, while also improving occupant comfort, is to improve the thermal performance of the building envelope.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JULY 30, 2013

Houston (Zone 84) and El Paso (Zone 68) also shined in BF ‘s new ranking of top Foreign Trade Zones. Broward County, FL (Zone 25) and El Paso (Zone 68) took top honors in the Top FTZs (Exports) category. Southwest Business Facilities Cities Economic Development Employment rankings'

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Pro Builder

MAY 8, 2023

Each primer focuses on a component of land-use policy and the impact it has on builders and buyers: density, zoning, and development review. Density In many communities, zoning laws restrict the amount of land that can be used for residential purposes, often in the form of minimum lot sizes or density requirements.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The first step for installing the green roof was to map out the specific areas on each roof section that would eventually house the growth media. According to Washingtons strict stormwater management system, each had to be designed to treat and manage stormwater and meet a specific green area ratio on-site. m (24- x 24- x 2-in.)

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

A new five-million person city, powered by clean energy and featuring an abundance of green spaces, may become the model for sustainable living. Terraces give each apartment private outdoor space, and are designed to have a landing zone for future drone deliveries. Green Design. cbroderick. Fri, 09/04/2020 - 09:51.

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HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

If you worked for Auto Zone, you couldn’t do auto store renovations for Advanced Auto. Or look at it this way, if the Chicago Bears had the opportunity to hire Aaron Rodgers as their quarterback, would they turn him down just because he played for the Green Bay Packers?

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HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Time zones. So we engaged one of our favorite technologies for working in different time zones – Skype. For retailers interested in green building practices, suggest locally manufactured items as those certainly count in their favor toward commercial LEED building certification. If you haven’t used Skype before, check it out.

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The Constructor

MARCH 18, 2012

MINIMISING THE RISK OF CORROSION: The quality and depth of concrete in the cover zone are all important in minimizing the risk of corrosion as shown in fig. Like most of the aspects of concrete durability, deterioration due to corrosion of the reinforcement can take place years (5 to 20) to manifest itselt.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Green Building Council's 2020 LEED Homes Awards for single-family residential projects. by Green Phoenix Development, of nearby Newton, was certified LEED Platinum, as the gut rehab was able to divert 94% of demolition and construction waste material from landfill. All photos by Green Sofa Productions.). . . Advertisement. .

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Natural Building

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. The Beyond Green High-Performance Building Awards. New Expert Panelist on Green Education. Name: Kelly Hart. Location: Crestone, Colorado, United States. Community Owned Solar Electricity.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

It involves the organization of land use zoning, access, circulation, privacy, security, shelter, land drainage, paintballing and other factors. Site planning is the art of arranging structures on the land and shaping the spaces between, an art linked to architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, and city planning.

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Lets Build

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Apart from mapping, drones provide a cost-effective measure for overseeing work zone safety and theft prevention. Green construction. Federal and state tax incentives add another layer of desirability for green homes. Read more: KPMG Report: The value of Information Management in construction for VolkerWessels.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 20, 2014

Green Building Council’s LEED for Homes v2008 rating system is proposed to be updated and balloting on the update will begin on February 3, 2014 (. Projects using LEED for Homes v2008 would need to earn a minimum of 13 points in the Energy & Atmosphere (EA) section for climate zones (CZ) 1-5, or 9.5 yes, version 2008).

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Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 1, 2012

One Stop Green launches Online Energy Calculator to Allow Users to quantity their Solar, Water, Lighting and Wind Resources. One Stop Green just launches a complete Energy Savings Calculator that can compute prospective solar, water, lighting and wind resources along with yearly energy and monetary savings for any home or business.

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BD+C

JANUARY 8, 2013

Updating of local zoning and building codes is one of nine low-tech steps that can boost sustainability and storm resiliency, according to this article. Other suggestions include installing more green infrastructure, including green roofs and rain gardens, and construction of city-scaled community gardens to absorb stormwater. ( [link] ).

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 8, 2012

Green Building. The more complex answer is workers are being pushed and pressured on production to the point that workers get into a zone of “get it done regardless of safety.” Green Building. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology.

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