Delaware is looking to amend its laws regarding Building Construction Payments. House Bill No. 109, which was recently passed, clarify when fees and costs may be awarded. The bill also restricts the ability of the parties to agree to litigate outside of Delaware or include choice of law provisions of a foreign jurisdiction. § 3508. […]
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browns fields, condemnation proceedings, contaminated property, environmental cleanup, new jersey courts, superfund sites
New Jersey Provides Guidance for Valuing Contaminated Property in Condemnation Matter
As many jokes as there are about New Jersey, many people miss the irony that New Jersey is named the “Garden State” but rivals nearly every state for most contaminated sites. New Jersey’s long history of manufacturing created those contaminated sites, and the landscape is littered with the vestiges of vacant factories and manufacturing plants […]
American High-Performance Buildings Coalition, General Services Administration, green building, LEED, LEED monopoly
LEED faces Challenge from Industry Group American High-Performance Buildings Coalition
the American Chemistry Council, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the National Association of Manufacturers along with 27 other organizations are seeking to to promote green building ratings systems as an alternative to the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design rating system. Calling themselves the “The American High-Performance Buildings Coalition,” they have […]
USDA Proposes Rule to Help Rural Homeowners Make Energy Improvements to their Homes
On July 17, 2012, Agriculture Secretary, Tom Vilsack, announced a proposed rule designed to help Rural homeowners and businesses make affordable energy improvements to their homes and buildings. The proposed rule is expected to help rural Americans reduce their energy costs while simultaneously expanding business and investment opportunities in Rural Communities. The Rule would allow […]
Grand Central Station, New York City construction, New York City Rezoning, New York City skyscrapers, New York City zoning
New York City to Rezone Large Swath Around Grand Central to Permit Taller, More Modern Construction
The New York City Planning Department is hard at work. Recently, a rezoning proposal focused on permitting new construction and revitalization of the areas around Grand Central Station on the east side. Focused on 3rd avenue, a street with an unusual number of low rise buildings for Manhattan, the idea is that the rezoning will […]