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LEED Certification
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Green Building Law Update
Does the Congressional LEED Ban Make Sense?
One of the great parts about Green Building Law Update is interacting with astute readers. One recent comment has forced me to rethink the proposed Department of Defense Reauthorization Bill…
Green Building Law Update
LEED Certification: Revisiting Northland Pines High School
By Kirk Dryer
I was recently given the opportunity to interview Thomas Taylor and I jumped at the opportunity for two reasons. First, Taylor wrote the forward for the first green building book I…
Green Building Law Update
Are You Sure Your Building is Certified?
If you ever question the value of green building certification, run a search for press releases touting LEED certification for new projects. I see hundreds of these releases every week. But if…
Green Building Law Update
Can You Guarantee LEED Certification?
Do you remember Energy Ace? You may recall a series of posts I wrote about the company and it's LEED guarantee. Today we are checking in with Energy Ace founder…
Green Building Law Update
Gifford’s LEED Lawsuit Takes New Shape
You remember the $100 million dollar lawsuit against the US Green Building Council, right? It’s back in the spotlight, and it has taken a new form through an amended…
Best Practices Construction Law
Should Owners and Contractors Worry about Gifford’s Suit Against USGBC?
Initially filed as a class action suit in October 2010 against the USGBC, Henry Gifford's lawsuit took a turn this week when he filed an amended complaint. The original lawsuit alleged…
Green Building Law Update
Best in Green Building Law 2010, Part III
It is the week between Christmas and New Year's, which can only mean one thing: bloggers are getting lazy and doing "best of" posts. There was one story I wrote…
Green Building Law Update
Best of Green Building Law 2010, Part I
It is the week between Christmas and New Year's, which can only mean one thing: bloggers are getting lazy and doing "best of" posts. In years past, I have highlighted…
Green Building Law Update
Why I Talk About LEEDigation
I recently attended the Green Tie event hosted by the US Green Building Council National Capitol Region. As I was milling about, I saw one of my green building friends…
Green Building Law Update
Are You Noticing an Increase in LEEDigation Chatter?
Without a doubt, the green building industry is paying more attention to green building law. Two recent articles point to a growing consensus that green building litigation -- LEEDigation --…