The Engineering News Record (ENR) posted an article yesterday afternoon, providing that the U.S. Department of Energy has proposed a new law that would mandate the incorporation of “sustainable design, siting and construction methods” on all federal new construction and renovations. Fr[...]
Posts Tagged ‘Green Building’
June 4th, 2010 - 7:42 am § in Construction News, Contracts, Federal & State Contracts, Green Building, Public Contracting
Dept. of Energy: Lets Require Green Building on All Federal Projects
June 3rd, 2010 - 4:03 pm § in Construction Liability, Contract Drafting, Contracts, Green Building, Managing Risks, Public Contracting
Crowell & Moring Attorneys Present Webinar on Managing Green Building Risks
I don’t know if you missed it, but yesterday I attended a well thought out and constructed webinar from the brilliant minds over at Crowell & Moring. Entitled Greener Pastures: Managing Risks While Navigating Federal and State Green Building Opportunities, the webinar focuses on green buil[...]
April 7th, 2010 - 12:39 pm § in Green Building, Legislation & Law
Green Builders: Could PACE Bonds & Home Star Get You More Business?
A recent twitter post brought to my attention the opportunity for Washington contractors and subcontractors to take advantage of PACE bonds and Home Star to get more green business. The twitter post was put up by Elaine Hsieh, Chair of USGBC’s Pacific Regional Council and a member of the LEED [...]
March 23rd, 2010 - 1:49 pm § in Design, Green Building
Residential Construction 2010: Checking Out Free Green’s New Designs
Every once in awhile I will step away from entire articles about legal issues. There is more to the construction industry and green construction design is one of my favorites. One of the best blogs out on the net is Jetsen Green. The blog is owned and operated by Preston Koerner, an attorney in Utah[...]
March 10th, 2010 - 11:33 am § in Company News, Contract Drafting, Contracts, Liens & UCC, Our Services
Builders Counsel On-the-Go: Monthly Subscription Fees Make “In-House” Counsel Possible
Companies face real problems every day. Builders, contractors, suppliers and equipment agencies each manage risk, contracts, orders, collections and liability on a daily basis, whether they recognize it or not. Many companies turn their head to glaring issues as a cost-preventative measure. They tak[...]
Davis-Bacon Act: Understanding Bidding & New Wage Classifications for Green Builders
One of our favorite blogs in the construction law world just happens to be Chris Cheatham’s Green Building Law Update. The blog undoubtedly focuses on green building, providing a wonderful balance of reporting on construction standards, legal developments and legislative change. Chris is a won[...]
