Legal/Regulation: Page 128
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NYC Readies Pro-Green Zoing Changes
In its first big zoning change in 50 years, New York City is planning to get regulations out of the way of green building technology.
Dec. 13, 2011 -
Good COP, Bad COP
The Green Building Council's Jason Hartke writes his final blog from global climate talks in Durban, South Africa. "COP" is Conference of the Parties.
Dec. 12, 2011 -
U.S. Makes 2010 ASHRAE Standard the Reference for State Energy Codes
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has ruled that the 2010 American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) energy efficiency standard is to be the commercial building reference standard for state building energy codes.
Dec. 12, 2011 -
LEED for Existing Buildings Outpaces New Construction
Energy-efficient and money-saving LEED standards are definitely not just for new construction anymore. retrofitted LEED-certified square footage now outstrips new construction.
Dec. 12, 2011 -
Building Experts' Decisions Offer Dispute Settlement Option
Alternative Dispute Resolution employs a panel of construction experts to rein in the cost of litigation or mediation in construction-defect claims.
Dec. 9, 2011 -
Webinar: Regulatory Environment Creating Uncertainty
Panelists on a GlobeSt.com webinar tackled topics like the effects of current and future regulations on CRE. Many got low marks for dragging down the industry.
Dec. 8, 2011 -
Can the Private Sector Play a Bigger Part at COP17?
UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres summed up this weekend the hope and frustration that climate change negotiations uniquely embody.
Dec. 6, 2011 -
Lights...Cities...Action
International negotiators and other delegates are hearing from local leaders with stories that defy the intransigency of the status quo.
Dec. 6, 2011 -
World's Largest Private Development is a Model for Sustainable, Technology-Enabled Living
The $35 billion Songdo International Business District is emerging as a high-tech eco-city.
Dec. 6, 2011 -
GSA Region 5 BIM standards could set national agenda in government contracting
Learning how the GSA wants to work with contractors using Building Information Models (BIM) will dramatically improve your odds of winning federal work, says Richard Gee, senior architect and BIM champion for GSA's Chicago-based Region 5.
Dec. 1, 2011 -
Embrace of Technology in Construction Swings With Ages and Attitudes, Survey Finds
A survey conducted by a committee of young professionals in the Construction Users Roundtable offers a profile of technology use, adoption and attitudes across four age groups in the industry.
Nov. 29, 2011 -
Getting a Grip on Modeling the Homebuilding Process
The residential construction efficiency can begin to catch up with far greater gains by American industry generally, Professional Builder reports in its series on B.I.M. – building information modeling.
Nov. 28, 2011 -
Dispatches from Durban: Climate Talks Can Impact Green Building Worldwide
This is the first blog from Roger Platt, U.S. Green Building Council senior vice president for global policy and law. He is covering the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP-17) taking place Nov. 28-Dec. 9 in Durban, South Africa.
Nov. 28, 2011 -
Charles Henricks
USGBC Launches One-Stop Opp for LEED Apps
The opportunity is a new online catalog of what's available in the market and is aimed at connecting people who want LEED-integrated applications with vendors' products.
Nov. 23, 2011 -
Charles Henricks
National Construction Forum Calls for Best-Practices Database
Convened by the National Academy of Construction, the National Construction Forum draws together industry groups to work on shared issues. One idea is to create a respository of industry best practices.
Nov. 22, 2011 -
Q&A with Co-chair of the House High-Performance Building Caucus, Rep. Carnahan
Congressman Russ Carnahan of Missouri is a longtime supporter of green building initiatives, and the co-chair of the House High-Performance Building Caucus.
Nov. 22, 2011 -
Campaign Spotlight: Home Grown Initiatives Make Green Building a Win–Win
Matt Pearce - USGBC’s 79 volunteer-based chapters are consistently finding new and exciting ways to elevate green building practices and programs. Today, I’ll spotlight two chapters, whose creative and proactive advocacy initiatives advance the green building conversation and serve as great examp...
Nov. 18, 2011 -
LEED and Forest Protection: Thank You for Your Important Input
Rick Fedrizzi President, CEO & Founding Chairman - U.S. Green Building Council - This week, ForestEthics and others reached out to USGBC to express their views on an important issue: How LEED plays a role in forest protection. I want to thank these organizations and individuals for expressing...
Nov. 18, 2011 -
Who Cares About Better Buildings? A Diverse Group of Companies Answers, “We Do!”
The Green Building Council has brought old partners back together to establish the Coalition for Better Buildings.
Nov. 17, 2011 -
New Guide Helps State, Local Governments Create Voluntary ‘Beyond Code’ Efficiency Programs
The Going Beyond Code Guide is designed to help state and local governments design and implement successful “beyond code” programs for new commercial and residential buildings. The goal is to help states and localities establish voluntary or mandatory programs that go well beyond traditional mini...
Nov. 17, 2011 -
Some Believe New Austin Building Code Will Help Mom and Pop Shops
Austin, Texas has proposed building codes that require wider sidewalks and call for buildings to be closer to sidewalks along a 3.5-mile stretch of highway. Some believe the result will be fewer cars on the road, but more bikers and pedestrians, and that those walking by would be more likely to g...
Nov. 17, 2011 -
Botched Repair at Crystal River "A Huge Construction Negligence Case"
Progress Energy does not appear to have been very prudent in its decision making, says Florida Public Counsel J.R. Kelly.
Nov. 11, 2011 -
Green Jobs Summit at Greenbuild 2011 Calls for Mobilization around this Common Sense Economic Solution
Maggie Comstock on green jobs and what she's taking away from Greenbuild
Oct. 25, 2011 -
Why Your Board of Directors Election Vote Matters!
Gail Vittori, LEED AP BD+C, LEED Fellow - Co-Director - Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems, GBCI Board Member. Your vote in the USGBC Board of Directors election will help shape the future of our movement.Each year the USGBC member community has a special opportunity to influe...
Oct. 19, 2011
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