Construction Dive

AUGUST 21, 2024

The SEC’s final climate rule will require public companies to disclose their climate-related risks and greenhouse gas emissions, pending an ongoing legal review, per a report.

Commercial 101

Commercial Sustainability Legal Risk 101

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 26, 2023

This trend reflects a shift toward more sustainable and creative architectural practices. Sustainability: Utilizing used shipping containers is a form of upcycling, which greatly reduces environmental waste. Adhering to local building codes is essential for safety and legality, often necessitating expert consultation.

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Construction Transportation Architecture Innovation 305

Job Order Contracting

MAY 6, 2022

Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and. Zhang, Z., & Ma, Q. 4 Adoption of. Integrated Project Delivery Practices for Superior Project Performance. Construction, 12(4), 05020014. 4170.000042. The post Integrated Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Solution appeared first on 4BT.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a fabulous group attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a new non-law consulting firm. A larger number (30%) do so within a sustainability report and the rest use some other format. yes, this blog will continue).

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 12, 2021

For years, in our sustainability law practice, we have assisted businesses manage carbon asset risk. Today, we are particularly cognizant of the fast evolving and changing dynamic between legal and technological factors that drive companies’ decision making processes. yes, this blog will continue).

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

Does it promote sustainability focused practices in the building industry? Beyond the general disclaimer below about the purposes of the blog, this blog post is not intended to give you criminal law advice or for that matter, any legal advice. .

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

The “S” in ESG is among the most impactful sustainability factors despite being among the least measured. There are a myriad of Social factors in sustainability, but what they have in common is they are about “social relationships.” Nancy Hudes and I are now publishing a blog www.ESGLegalSolutions.com (.

Sustainability 156

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a fabulous group attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a new non-law consulting firm. Many funds these days brand themselves as “green,” “sustainable,” “low-carbon,” and so on. yes, this blog will continue).

Regulation 156

Regulation Risk Sustainability Claims 156

Construction Enquirer

MAY 4, 2023

Legal & General is halting production at its modular homes factory in Yorkshire after the business racked-up losses of £174m since it was set-up seven years ago. As a start-up business with a significant fixed cost base, a strong and predictable site pipeline is required to make L&G Modular Homes a successful sustainable business.

Products 92

Products Legal Sustainability Consulting 92

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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Green Legal Finance Baltimore 120

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

LEED AP, Vivian Volz, CSI, AIA, LEED AP, SCIP Photo courtesy Tao Group Solutions After years of grappling with client callbacks, legal disputes, and financial losses from poor polished concrete installations, the industry has reached a breaking point: prohibit polished concrete.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 29, 2022

Many investors rely on ESG disclosures like those contained in Vale’s annual Sustainability Reports and other public filings to make informed investment decisions,” said Gurbir S. Grewal, Director of the SEC’s Division of Enforcement. “By Nancy Hudes and I are now publishing a new blog at www.ESGLegalSolutions.com (.

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Security Commissioning Claims Risk 156

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 19, 2015

The growth since the data gathering for 2011 study has been significant with marijuana legalized for recreational use in four states and medicinal use in 19 states. Although non legal marijuana growing is hard to calculate, the association with high energy use has been accepted for decades.

Electrical 120

Electrical Accounting Colorado Legal 120

Green Building Law Update

MARCH 13, 2022

Gensler Tweeted , with an embedded video from the SEC’s YouTube channel, If it’s easy to tell if milk is fat-free by just looking at the nutrition label, it might be time to make it easier to tell if “green” or “sustainable” funds are really what they say they are.”. Nancy Hudes and I are now publishing a blog www.ESGLegalSolutions.com (.

Regulation 156

Regulation West Virginia Sustainability Claims 156

Building Radar

JULY 25, 2024

Embarking on a construction project in Texas entails navigating a web of legal requirements to ensure compliance. This compliance checklist will guide you through the key legal requirements, helping you avoid costly fines and project delays.

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Legal Texas Inspections Zoning 52

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 28, 2020

While there is ample evidence that LEAN construction planing, procurement, and project delivery can drive the consistent execution of repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects on-time and on budget, there have been relatively few early adopters. McKinsey & Company 2020.

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Procurement Construction Life Cycle Renovating 207

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 20, 2016

The legal cannabis market could triple over the next for years to $22 Billion, according to a pre-election day editorial in The Wall Street Journal. In this brave new weed world, people care about the cannabis they smoke (and eat).

Organization 120

Organization Certification Claims Sustainability 120

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 25, 2023

The developer will also work with other professionals, such as landscape architects, interior designers, and environmental consultants, to ensure that the project is sustainable and complies with all environmental regulations and laws. In addition to the design, the developer will also work on the planning aspect of the project.

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Commercial Leases Regulation Finance 228

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Many find engaging an attorney with sustainability expertise is a good way to mitigate ESG associated risk. ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a fabulous group of attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a new non-law consulting firm “powering sustainability for tomorrow’s business.”

Maryland 177

Maryland Regulation Electrical Legal 177

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

Worries about legal liability have long dogged the sustainable building movement, but insurance expert Karen Erger (Locton Companies) and attorney Eric Singer (Ice Miller LLP) say sustainability lawsuits are caused by the same types of issues that have always prompted clients to sue AEC firms. read more. "The

Liability 72

Liability Risk Insurance Green 72

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 29, 2021

ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a fabulous group attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a new non-law consulting firm. Some have questioned should this bill be legally challenged, would a reviewing court find it violates the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. We suggest not.

Maryland 156

Maryland Legal Regulation Alaska 156

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 21, 2018

US Army Sustainment Command. Journal of the Legal Profession, 19 Vol. The post LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting for Sustainable Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction appeared first on 4BT. Federal Acquisition Service (FAS). Alliant Governmentwide Acquisition Contract. ASC Selects LOGCAP IV Contractors.

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Contract Renovating Sustainability United States 100

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 2, 2022

assets under management are dedicated to ESG related strategies, according to the Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment, and that dollar amount is expected to grow at a greater velocity in 2022than the 20% last year. While the number seems tripe, at the beginning of 2022 more than $17 trillion of U.S.

Legal 156

Legal Regulation Sustainability Consulting 156

Contractor Magazine

JULY 24, 2012

Home > Blogs > Sustainably Speaking > A career in plumbing can lead to many paths. Sustainably Speaking. by Candace Roulo in Sustainably Speaking. Home Inspections Can Lead to Legal Tangles. Whats Sustainably Speaking? Project Management. Advertisement. ); //. Comments 0. Candace Roulos Blog.

Sustainability 81

Sustainability Education Conference Management 81

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a fabulous group attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a new non-law consulting firm. Nancy Hudes and I are now publishing a new blog at www.ESGLegalSolutions.com (. yes, this blog will continue). This post originally appeared in that blog.

Plans 156

Plans Management Regulation Risk 156

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 18, 2016

Cannabis cultivation is not new, but beginning in the 1990s when states began to legalize medical marijuana and recently as state laws evolved, decriminalizing and legalizing recreational use of cannabis, the burgeoning industry has brought with it environmental implications, including of water and energy use.

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Legal Regulation Oregon Colorado 120

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 5, 2021

ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a fabulous group of attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a new non-law consulting firm “powering sustainability for tomorrow’s business.” Potable water use reduction may be the most important ESG factor. yes, this blog will continue).

Mississippi 156

Mississippi New York New York City Memphis 156

FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

The Summit brought together safety and legal professionals from chemical manufacturing, petroleum refining, paper and other industries covered by OSHA’s PSM Standard and EPA’s RMP Rule, with officials from the relevant regulatory agencies. Unfortunately, we find that much of this training has no foundation… Let me explain.

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Risk Safety Feasibility Foundation 223

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 12, 2023

The project was completed in 2011 at a cost of £152m but has been dogged by a series of legal rows. An initial legal dispute over cost overruns and late delivery of the project saw BAM Nuttall pay the county council £33m in an out-of-court settlement in 2013 to cover defects and extra work. ”

Legal 74

Legal Claims Security Infrastructure 74

Pro Builder

AUGUST 10, 2020

The International Construction Codes, also known as I-Codes, set the minimum standards for constructing safe and sustainable structures. While they are legal requirements in the U.S., The I-Codes have significantly improved safety and sustainability in buildings nationwide. Environmental.

Education 116

Education Sustainability Safety United States 116

Green Building Law Update

MARCH 18, 2014

The White paper is legally not correct, but who would seek legal advice from architects (even a well respected architecture firm like Perkins+Will)? EPDs LEED Product Sustainability TRACI declaration environmental' However, the White paper is useful in identifying the shortcomings of EPDs and in particular ISO based EPDs.

Products 120

Products Commissioning Legal Materials 120

FDR Safety

AUGUST 21, 2018

This total is made up of the medical costs resulting from an accident, compensation payments for the injured worker, and any legal expenses. To simplify, indirect costs include everything that comes after the medical, legal, and compensation expenses. If more injuries are prevented, the price of direct costs will drop. Indirect Costs.

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Safety Injury Compensation Accidents 136

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 18, 2016

My practice is almost exclusively sustainability including green building law, so a good response may be to look at a typical day. My day in the life of a sustainability and green building attorney ended with the keypad chirps of setting the alarm as I exit the door of my office on my may to a dinner party.

Green 149

Green Drafting Contract Sustainability 149

FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2020

Imagine being held to a legal liability for trying to foresee and manage every service or maintenance task where a falling part could injure a worker. He has a strong interest in lean manufacturing and its relationship to safety and in sustainability, and is recognized internationally for his expertise in machine guarding.

Regulation 156

Regulation OSHA Feasibility Accidents 156

FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2020

Imagine being held to a legal liability for trying to foresee and manage every service or maintenance task where a falling part could injure a worker. He has a strong interest in lean manufacturing and its relationship to safety and in sustainability, and is recognized internationally for his expertise in machine guarding.

Regulation 156

Regulation OSHA Feasibility Accidents 156

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 30, 2022

ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a group of daring, innovative and creative attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a boutique ESG driven non-law and consulting firm “powering sustainability, today, for tomorrow’s business.” yes, this blog will continue).

Statistics 156

Statistics Regulation Legal Profitability 156

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a fabulous group of attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a new non-law consulting firm “powering sustainability for tomorrow’s business.” Nancy Hudes and I are now publishing a new blog at www.ESGLegalSolutions.com (.

Regulation 156

Regulation Legal Consulting Maryland 156