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NOTE:  The following article can be downloaded in its entirety by clicking here . With civil litigation ’s rising costs, mediation and arbitration are growing in popularity as potentially quicker and more cost-effective alternative dispute resolution forums.  Architects, engineers and contractors who incorporate well-considered…[Read more]

By Gary L. Cole AIA, Esq. ConsensusDOCS, the construction industry ’s leading standardized construction contracts and general analogue to the American Institute of Architect’s Contract Documents, recently unveiled a new contract addendum for “ green building ” projects – the “ConsensusDOCS 310 Green Building Addendum.” The two most interesting…[Read more]

Bakersfield is getting “greener” by the day, and not just because spring is almost here. Kern County has more than a dozen building projects registered for LEED certification with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Most are right here in Bakersfield, California. A LEED certified building has documented “green” achievements in multiple…[Read more]

By Gary L. Cole AIA, Esq. The  Associated Building Contractors (AGC) recently unveiled a new contract addendum for “ green building” projects – the  “ConsensusDocs 310 Green Building Addendum .” The two most interesting things about it are:  (1) that it exists at all; and, (2) that the AGC has very cleverly taken steps to shield its member-users…[Read more]

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act makes available over $787 billion federal dollars nationwide for investments in new projects, development to be used for green building , retrofitting, energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, including those in federal facilities, states, localities, tribal areas, schools and housing. So, I am…[Read more]

By: Gary L. Cole AIA, Esq. First it was the lawyers. Now, professional liability insurers are dipping their toes in the reclaimed waters of the green building movement. Argo Insurance Group recently announced its  “comprehensive insurance solution for architects & engineers servicing “green” developers and owners.” Underwritten by Lloyd’s of…[Read more]

January 22, 2010 Yesterday state utility regulators approved a new California Solar Initiative Thermal Program that will offer $350 million in rebates to encourage it’s residents to install water-heating systems powered by solar energy. Funding for this program is broken down into three areas, with $250 million to replace natural gas powered water…[Read more]

Michael Shepherd wrote a new blog post: Are Architects and Other Designers Missing Out On the Gold in the Green?

by Gary L. Cole AIA, Esq.

Architects, engineers, contractors and other designers of energy-efficient public projects may be eligible for substantial tax benefits under the Energy Policy Act of 2005 – though it appears than many are…

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Michael Shepherd wrote a new blog post: To Be Green or Not Really Green-That is the Question!

These days, it seems like every product (and company) out there is jumping on the eco-bandwagon. With all the feel-good ads and new “green” products out there, it can be hard to tell what’s green-washing and what’s really a sustainable choice.
The bad…

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Michael Shepherd wrote a new blog post: Half Of Non-Residential Buildings Will Be Green By 2015 -Study Shows

Green buildings will make up about half of the non-residential building stock by 2015, up from about 15% currently, according to a new study from venture capital firm Good Energies Inc.
Greg Kats, senior director and director of climate…

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Michael Shepherd wrote a new blog post: Governor Schwarzenegger Announces First-in-the-Nation Statewide Green Building Standards Code

Continuing California’s efforts to fight climate change and protect the environment, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the California Building Standards Commission (BSC) unanimously adopted the…

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