Sustainable Construction

Sustainable Construction is Here to StaySustainable “green” construction is here to stay.

Here at Construction Law Musings, we like to keep up with the world of sustainable construction and the legal issues that face contractors, subcontractors and even construction lawyers relating to this growing field.  The topics range from LEED Certification issues to my role on the Build2Sustain advisory board.

These posts are not just my thoughts, but those of many individuals who have posted in our Guest Post Friday series.  I hope that you will check out the posts below and let me know your thoughts.

Green Cement? You Bet!

Written on August 9, 2010 by Christopher G. Hill in Business of Construction, Green Building, Guest Post Friday

Originally posted 2009-03-20 10:00:00. Republished by Blog Post PromoterFor this week’s Guest Post Friday, Musings has the privilege of a post from Kelly McGinnis of the Portland Cement Association. As PCA’s Program Coordinator of Sustainable Development Ms. McGinnis is responsible for several green outreach and education programs for the design and construction community. Additionally, she [...]

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Do Trade Contractors Need Errors and Omissions Insurance?

Written on August 6, 2010 by Christopher G. Hill in Business of Construction, Green Building, Guest Post Friday

Originally posted 2009-05-22 09:00:00. Republished by Blog Post PromoterFor this week’s Guest Post Friday, Musings welcomes, Mark E. Rabkin, a triple-bottom line risk consultant assisting his clients understand and manage the exposures they face daily that threaten their economic, social and ecological performance. Licensed as a property and casualty insurance broker for over 10 years, [...]

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What Is Sustainable Design Anyway?

Written on July 30, 2010 by Christopher G. Hill in Green Building, Guest Post Friday

This week, Musings welcomes Cindy Frewen Wuellner, PhD, FAIA, architect, urban analyst, and founder of Frewen Architects Inc. Cindy teaches at the University of Houston Futures Studies Graduate Program. She is currently writing a book on the influence of social technologies on the design, construction, and use of 21st century cities. She can be reached [...]

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LEED, BIM and Smart in the Land of Green Opportunity

Written on July 26, 2010 by Christopher G. Hill in Business of Construction, Green Building, Guest Post Friday

Originally posted 2010-02-12 09:00:24. Republished by Blog Post PromoterThis week Musings welcomes Scott Edward Anderson.  Scott is founder of VerdeStrategy and the popular blog “the green skeptic.” He has held management positions with Ashoka and The Nature Conservancy, is co-founder of the Cleantech Alliance Mid-Atlantic, and a frequent commentator on Fox Business Network. VerdeStrategy is a consulting and advisory firm [...]

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