green building and construction law

Construction Law and Construction Law and Green ConstructionGreen Construction

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Why Construction Law?Why Construction Law?

Great Clients.

No Lack of Work.

Economic need.

Green Initiatives.

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Contractors in TransitionContractors in Transition

Economy Showed the Need for:

Green/Sustainable Building Early resolution of issues Really good contracts Better business practices Liens and bond claims

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Marketing to ContractorsMarketing to Contractors

Remember: Face to Face is Best

Get to know them

Don’t take “I’ve never been sued” for an answer

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Main Concerns of Main Concerns of ContractorsContractors

Getting Paid

Immigration

Occupational Safety

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Green is GoodGreen is Good

USGBC/LEED

Green Globes

Government Mandates and Incentives

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Why Else?Why Else?

Owner’s want it, easier to sell

When owners want something Contractors give it to them.

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Potential IssuesPotential IssuesNew technologies +

New guidelines_______________________

New Issues

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Potential Issues Potential Issues cont’d…cont’d…

Surety and Insurance

Time Horizons

Third Party Verification

And More. . . .

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What This Means for YouWhat This Means for You

Strike While Iron is Hot

Catch Up on Green Building

Great Practice Area

Get Out There!

Construction Law and Construction Law and Green ConstructionGreen Construction

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