Will Green codes LEED to Litigation?

Douglas J. Feichtner & Andrew R. Kwiatkowski – April 19, 2012 A deep recession and lethargic recovery have taken their toll on the U.S. construction industry. But despite the overall sluggishness in the construction sector, the U.S. green-building sector has flourished. Due in large part to federal government funding, green-building elements advanced into the building… Continue reading Will Green codes LEED to Litigation?

Challenging Legal Mandates for Green Building

Stephen K. Pudner – March 7, 2012 What would you do if you were denied a certificate of occupancy because a private company decided your building was not “green” enough?  While this may seem far-fetched, it is a question you may have to answer if you work in one of the numerous municipalities that have… Continue reading Challenging Legal Mandates for Green Building

Safe & sustainable by the book: 1st national green building code approved

November 18, 2011 After two years of development, the International Code Council (ICC) has launched the International Green Construction Code (IgCC), which is aimed at establishing a national standard of green building design and performance to significantly reduce energy usage and greenhouse gases in new and existing buildings. The code establishes baseline standards for all… Continue reading Safe & sustainable by the book: 1st national green building code approved

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