In my latest Daily Journal of Commerce Construction column, I discuss some the potential risks for project teams to consider when drafting construction agreements under the current version of the LEED building rating program (3.0). Version 3.0 provides for Minimum Program Requirements ("MPRs") which a project must comply with to be certified under the LEED … Continue Reading
Can green buildings save the economy? Maybe that’s a stretch, but green buildings do play a significant role in the country’s GDP. By 2010, the value of green building construction is projected to be $60 billion. Perhaps more important in these times, the government is recognizing that greening our schools, homes, and office buildings could put thousands … Continue Reading
