Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 4, 2018

Department of the Army finalized a rule adding an applicability date to the 2015 Rule (that never went into effect) defining “waters of the United States.”. United States , 547 U.S. Further, the Order directs the agencies to consider interpreting the term “navigable waters,” as defined in 33 U.S.C. 715 (2006).

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 15, 2018

The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission received 84,254 discriminatory employment practices complaints last year. In addition to lawsuits filed by private citizens, claims filed by federal, state and city regulators are causing more businesses to purchase Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI).

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 25, 2021

million commercial and industrial real estate transactions in the United States each year, so you need to be aware of the revised standard expected to be issued later this year. This is hugely significant because a Phase l Environmental Site Assessment is conducted in the vast majority of the 5.6 9601) and petroleum products.”

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BD+C

JUNE 30, 2014

The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), the only organization that defines, teaches and promotes best practices in design-build, has released new research findings indicating that for the first time more than half of projects above $10 million are being completed through design-build project delivery.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 31, 2017

In a very good example of striking the right balance between environmental protection and celebratory festivities, despite that fireworks degrade air quality with particulate matter, in the United States we have decided that the pyrotechnic show must go on. Environmental regulation of this space would not serve the public good.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

In fact, the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has been using the later archaic and ineffective methods for decades, and continues to this day. Learn more… The Federal Acquisition Regulation requires independent government estimates of construction costs for contracts exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 31, 2019

We’re one month into 2019 and already there are some big stories making waves across the United States — from the government shutdown and battle over a potential border wall to the impacts from tariffs and concerns of a slowing economy. New Federal Rule, Significant Achievement Could Expand Drone Use in Construction. Wildfires.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 21, 2021

In the United States, today the most common childhood lead exposures are from lead based paint that was used in pre 1978 housing and from drinking water from old lead pipes and fixtures. EPA has described lead as the number one environmental public health hazard in the United States. No safe blood lead level is known.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 9, 2021

Not only in play is an effort to halt a real estate development, but also the matters of preemption of state law over local charter amendments creating causes of action, and that this appears to be the first case in the United States of nature having standing as a plaintiff.

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GCP Applied Technologies

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Waterproofing Membrane Supports Redevelopment Growth in the United States Phillip.fry@gc… Fri, 10/27/2023 - 15:45 GCP Applied Technologies October 27, 2023 Waterproofing Membrane Supports Redevelopment Growth in the United States With urban space at a premium in the U.S.,

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 4, 2021

With that wide public sentiment for fireworks, there is actually almost no environmental regulation for the setting off of millions of little explosions of the more than 99% of fireworks imported from China. 49 states plus DC allow some or all types of consumer fireworks (. Wildfires, high winds, volcanoes and fireworks” (.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 13, 2021

Fish and Wildlife Service announced a proposed rule to restore criminal penalties for accidental killing of migratory birds, revoking the January 7, 2021, final regulation that limited the enforcement of the 1918 Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Last week, the U.S. But criminalizing housecats bird kills does not make a good public policy.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 3, 2014

Representatives from the architectural regulatory authorities of United States, Canada, and Mexico have announced a major agreement to mutually recognize architect credentials in the three countries, making it possible for architects to work across North American borders. Architects Regulations'

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 30, 2021

While the idea of ESG began in 2004 with a United Nations initiative to influence capital in non Western markets, in 2021 the legal and political institutions in the United States and the EU are demanding those ideas be implementing with due haste. If each country (. If each country (.

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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. There is no requirement for a cryptocurremncy exchange in a business transaction undertaken with a smart contract stored over the peer to peer network that is blockchain.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 27, 2021

As I expressed in that blog post some weeks ago, today there is simply no regulatory guidance for public companies or other businesses in the United States. IOSCO is the international body that brings together the world’s securities regulators and is recognized as the global standard setter for the securities sector. In the U.S.,

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 19, 2020

Prior to the just concluded session of the Maryland legislature, the State’s laws and regulations were silent with regard to PFAS chemicals including PFOA. At worst, Maryland could have been criticized along with the Federal government and other states, for failing to regulate PFAS as a hazardous substance.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 28, 2018

A decision earlier this month by the Eleventh Circuit United States Courts Of Appeals goes further than other modern courts in describing that building codes when adopted by local government cannot be copyrighted. 10, as he argued for the ratification of the United States Constitution. Public Resource Org, Inc.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 20, 2015

EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy is quoted as saying the new rule will expand the scope of waters of the United States by “only about 3%” but that 3% represents millions of acres that are not today regulated. The rule is proposed to be effective 60 days after Federal Register publication.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 20, 2015

EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy is quoted as saying the new rule will expand the scope of waters of the United States by “only about 3%” but that 3% represents millions of acres that are not today regulated. The rule is proposed to be effective 60 days after Federal Register publication.

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Construction Marketing

APRIL 11, 2023

With the United States eyeing a net-zero economy by 2050, it is an issue industrial buildings simply cannot ignore. This ensures that the final product will adhere to all safety codes and ADA regulations. Prioritize Energy Efficiency Project managers are being pushed to answer the bell in terms of energy efficiency.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 19, 2020

The bird-friendly design standards that the Director adopts by regulation and that are equivalent to Pilot Credit #55. A possible fix might be a regulation promulgated by the Directors allowing approval by GBCI of “the currently applicable version of the LEED Bird collision deterrence credit.”.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 31, 2021

PFAS has been manufactured and used in a variety of industries around the globe, including in the United States since the 1940s and have been the most extensively produced and studied of these chemicals. 9601) and petroleum products.”. a substance defined as a hazardous substance pursuant to CERCLA 42 U.S.C.§9601(14),

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 12, 2016

The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation which will require select government vendors, from landlords to defense contractors, to indicate if and where they publicly disclose greenhouse gas emissions.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 12, 2016

The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation which will require select government vendors, from landlords to defense contractors, to indicate if and where they publicly disclose greenhouse gas emissions.

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Lets Build

DECEMBER 17, 2018

OSHA was formed in 1970 by the United States Congress with the goal of creating safer environments for workers. The organization sets and maintains regulations and funds services for training and guidance to employees and companies. OSHA stands for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

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Building Radar

AUGUST 11, 2024

Navigating public procurement regulations is crucial for construction companies aiming to secure government contracts. Compliance with these regulations ensures fair competition and transparency while avoiding legal pitfalls. For more detailed regulations, you can refer to the Republic Act No. 9184 and GPPB Guidelines.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

One of the biggest challenges that contractors’ finance and accounting departments face is keeping up with all of the ever-changing tax regulations, incentives and procedures. Staying on top of tax issues is a full-time job, but one that can ensure your company stays compliant with the law, and maximizes benefits and incentives.

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BD+C

JANUARY 15, 2014

Actually, there is no incandescent light bulb ban in the United States. Regulations Codes and Standards' Reports typically suggest that consumers get used to buying pricier, more efficient compact fluorescent or LED bulbs, or else stock up on incandescents while supplies last.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 19, 2017

Much of the discussion about OSHA these days is about whether the agency has gone too far with some of its regulations and programs. It also is a reminder of just how far we have come in safety in the United States. A visit to the museum beneath the Gateway Arch in St. Louis illustrates some of those reasons.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 21, 2016

Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has announced proposed regulations to update critical safety requirements for natural gas transmission pipelines. billion in damages.

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Business Facilities

JULY 29, 2019

“This is not only an opportunity to bring more jobs to the area, but is also a milestone, allowing us to expand our manufacturing capabilities locally in the United States. We want to thank the State of West Virginia and their officials as well as the local community for all the support to make this project happen.”.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 16, 2018

But construction contractors’ investment in BIM varies widely , with 27 percent of companies in the United States reporting having a BIM department, while another 28 percent say they don’t bid on BIM projects at all. The Future of BIM Standards and Regulations. Many other contractors fall somewhere in the middle.

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Building Radar

JULY 24, 2024

Environmental regulations in the construction industry are designed to minimize the impact of construction activities on the environment. These regulations address various aspects of construction, from waste management and air quality control to water conservation and the use of sustainable materials.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 21, 2018

The work product of an advisory committee of experts, Ord 17-60 Sustainable Building Regulation Ordinance, alters and amends the 2009 Resolution to Implement Saint Paul Sustainable Building Policy. The existing law has had some efficacy. Shakespeare described envy as the green sickness.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 15, 2017

Last week the House and Senate passed S952 , legislation introduced on June 8, 2017, amending the Green Buildings Act by adding to the definition of public projects, that had regulated new construction or major renovations of buildings, now expanded to include a public building’s “public real property site.”

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 16, 2013

On September 12, 2013, the scientists from Fish and Wildlife published “ Bald Eagle and Golden Eagle Mortalities at Wind Energy Facilities in the Contiguous United States ” in the Journal of Raptor Research, concluding, We found at least 85 dead eagles, in 32 wind power plants in 10 states from 1997 to June 30, 2012.

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