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Sustainable Construction

Sustainable “green” construction is in the news and 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 and construction contract drafting to my role on the Build2Sustain advisory board.

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

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Be Careful with “Green” Construction

Written on May 7, 2012 by Christopher G. Hill in Business of Construction, Construction Law, Green Building

As readers of Construction Law Musings can attest, I am an enthusiastic (if at times skeptical) supporter of sustainable (or “green”) building. I am solidly behind the environmental and other benefits of this type of construction. However, I have likened myself to that loveable donkey Eeyore on more than one occasion when discussing the headlong…

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Is the Sky Actually Falling (on Green Building)?

Written on April 9, 2012 by Christopher G. Hill in Construction Law, Green Building

Originally posted 2011-03-28 09:00:59. Republished by Blog Post PromoterI have spoken on many occasions here at Construction Law Musings and elsewhere about the risks and rewards for contractors found in sustainable construction. The rewards were fairly apparent. New markets, government incentives and the desires of owners to be “green” clearly point toward a need for…

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Limiting Services Can Lead to Increased Liability

Written on April 6, 2012 by Christopher G. Hill in Construction, Green Building, Guest Post Friday

Originally posted 2011-01-07 09:00:38. Republished by Blog Post PromoterFor this week’s Guest Post Friday Musings, we welcome Nick Pacella. Nick is an architect licensed in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. His practice has spanned several economic swings and he has been able to reposition the eggs in his basket to make the most of…

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“Green” Expectations. . . or Just Expectations (“green” is not a specification; it’s a paint color)

Written on February 27, 2012 by Christopher G. Hill in Business of Construction, Construction Law, Green Building

I was having a discussion regarding “green” building with my friend and recent guest poster here at Musings, Nick Pacella (@nmpacella) this past week and (as often happens when I chat with the great folks in the construction world) it got me to thinking. Is “Green” its own separate category of construction, or just another…

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