Legal/Regulation: Page 130


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    Large Stores in Crosshairs in Manhattan Neighborhood

    New York City planners want to limit the width of storefronts on the tony Upper West Side.

    Jan. 11, 2012
  • Disputed Shift by Insurance Brokers Entangles Contractor Clients

    Two top Aon executives jumped to Alliant, and Aon claims they poached business afterward.

    Jan. 11, 2012
  • 21st-Century Ghost Town

    A new town in New Mexico has zero residents, but their behavior is the focus of a study on energy efficiency.

    Jan. 11, 2012
  • Supreme Court Hears Idaho Wetlands Case

    Several justices seemed sympathetic to property owners in a case that could affect the construction industry.

    Jan. 10, 2012
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    Probe Continues in Million-Gallon N.H. Water-Tank Leak

    Bracing on the 25-year-old structure is a focus of the city of Rochester's analysis.

    Jan. 10, 2012
  • Strengthening the Economy While Protecting the Environment

    If you want to substantively get into a discussion on driving job creation, it won’t be long before you’re talking about green jobs.

    Jan. 10, 2012
  • When NYC Wanted (De)Construction Photography

    Folks with an interest in construction photography might enjoy reading about ex-carpenter Larry Racioppo, whom New York City told to look at old, worn buildings, as shown here, not nice new ones.

    Jan. 10, 2012
  • NAHB Names Finalists for "50+" Housing Awards

    The National Association of Home Builders will name Gold Award winners at its International Builders' Show next month.

    Jan. 10, 2012
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    Lutron Appoints Pessina President

    Michael W. Pessina has been appointed President of energy-saving light control manufacturer Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.

    Jan. 9, 2012
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    Poll: Readers Wary of Better Buildings Initiative

    GlobeSt.com asked readers about the program to improve energy efficiency in buildings.

    Jan. 6, 2012
  • Every Penny Counts: Tracking Building Performance to Save Money and Resources

    As building owners and facility managers know all too well, every penny adds up.

    Jan. 6, 2012
  • Citywide Clean-Development Mechanism: Empowering Cities

    A new U.N. climate change provision counts reductions that cities achieve via a range of methods.

    Jan. 5, 2012
  • New Law Limits Defense Department LEED Work

    Platinum and gold certifications are off limits unless the secretary of defense swears savings will exceed costs.

    Jan. 5, 2012
  • JLL: Green Now Makes Sense, Can Save Cents

    Dan Probst, Jones Lang LaSalle chairman of energy and sustainability, says green has proven itself.

    Jan. 3, 2012
  • Decision Not to Fireproof New World Trade Center Transportation Hub Criticized

    A New York TV station says the Port Authority claims it's not need above ground level.

    Dec. 29, 2011
  • Suit Seeks to Limit Smart Meter Use

    California’s Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) is again coming under fire for its use of wireless-equipped smart meters, this time in the form of a class-action lawsuit.

    Dec. 27, 2011
  • Workers at All Levels Need to Hang Up Whie Driving

    An attorney says it's a big risk for owners or crews to be talking while driving company vehicles.

    Dec. 23, 2011
  • Iconic Treasury Building in D.C. Earns LEED Gold

    One of America’s most iconic buildings earned LEED for Existing Buildings.

    Dec. 22, 2011
  • LEED Professionals: Remember to Renew Every Two Years

    LEED certification is good to have, but it's only good for two years and needs to be renewed.

    Dec. 20, 2011
  • Tapping the Zoning Code to Get Greener Buildings and Communities

    Many communities are opening up their zoning codes to identify and remove barriers and adopting language that will encourage greener building and greener living outcomes.

    Dec. 20, 2011
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    Congress Pushes Flood Insurance Expiration Out to May

    The National Flood Insurance Program got a few months to write new policies under a law passed last weekend to avoid a government shutdown.

    Dec. 20, 2011
  • USGBC Explains Who’s Who at COP17

    The Green Building Council's Roger Platt looks at who the players were at the recently completed climate conference in bSouth Africa.

    Dec. 19, 2011
  • 400 home builders sign on to new Energy Star standards

    A number of large and small home builders have signed on the implement the Environmental Protection Agency's newest Energy Star guidelines for homes, the Phoenix Business Journal reports.

    Dec. 19, 2011
  • Seattle 2030 District: The Next Big Thing in Green Building

    The green building movement has made great strides in recent years, but it’s not enough.

    Dec. 16, 2011
  • Information for the Energy-Minded

    An Urban Land Institute-created website has information on energy efficiency and conservation that could be helpful to many professions in the construction industry.

    Dec. 14, 2011