A new opportunity for both builders and developers has arose through the Enterprise Green Communities program. The program is a nationwide effort by Enterprise, a non-profit focused on developing affordable housing. This month, Enterprise and the Washington State Housing Finance Commission announced[...]
Posts Tagged ‘US Green Building Council’
June 17th, 2010 - 10:45 am § in Green Building
Green Communities: Funding Available for Green Retrofits on Low-Income Housing
USGBC Introduces LEED for Neighborhood Development
Yesterday, the US Green Building Council (USGBC) launched its new LEED for Neighborhood Development program. Of course, the USGBC is the body who governs LEED certifications in green building. The new program certifies development projects of various sizes, taking note of the community aspects in be[...]
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[...]
