It’s happened: the country’s first litigation arising out of a green building project has been reported in Maryland.
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The Liability of Building Green: GBI & ED+C to Sponsor Summer-Long Webinar Series
A series of GBI-led webinars will examine the various liability issues that construction and real estate industry stakeholders may confront in connection with green projects.
Managing Risk in Sustainable Building Conference Set for February 7-8 in Chicago
“Managing Risk in Sustainable Building: Policy, Performance & Pitfalls” appears to be the first academic conference to analyze in detail the legal issues arising out of green building and sustainable project initiatives.
Greensburg, Kansas to Rebuild Public Buildings at LEED Platinum in Aftermath of May Tornado
A rural Kansas community, devastated by a tornado in May of 2007, will rebuild its public buildings to LEED Platinum, as well as conform to a master green plan.
Pittsburgh Approves Green Density Bonuses, Will Consider LEED Mandate for Public and TIF Projects
Two green building bills in Pittsburgh- one approved and one pending- illustrate green building legislation at its finest and, perhaps, at its worst.
Revisions to Wicks Law Stall; Albany Vows to Push Forward
Back in March, gbNYC joined various industry leaders in calling on Albany to repeal the Wicks Law, anachronistic 1920s-era legislation that requires municipal owners in the State of New York, including New York City, to use four separate contractors on any construction project greater than $50,000 for general construction, plumbing and gas fitting, heating and […]
