It’s been more than 20 years since the LEED standard was introduced, and green building has now become a significant percentage of new U.S. commercial real estate construction.  The benefits of green building techniques and products have made LEED certification a hot commodity and changed the construction industry.  But there are also risks involved if these new techniques and products don’t meet building users’ expectations.  In my recent article for the Daily Journal of Commerce, I discuss how incorporating accurate performance specifications into contracts can help address expectations before construction begins. Read the full article here.

 “Without Performance Specifications, Green Building Can LEED to Disputes” was originally published by the Daily Journal of Commerce on June 17, 2016.

 

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Cory Haller practices in Stoel Rives’ Construction and Design group and focuses on helping both public and private clients throughout the construction and design process, from bidding and procurement, to pre-construction contract drafting and negotiation, to post-construction payment and defect disputes. More broadly…

Cory Haller practices in Stoel Rives’ Construction and Design group and focuses on helping both public and private clients throughout the construction and design process, from bidding and procurement, to pre-construction contract drafting and negotiation, to post-construction payment and defect disputes. More broadly, he also provides risk management advice and counsel to clients in a number of industries, including insurance coverage advocacy and occupational safety compliance and enforcement issues.

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