A case filed last week in a California court is a prime example of the importance of contract documents in a LEED project. .. Do you know who owns the LEED documentation on the project you are working on?… Continue Reading
One might ask why they need an opinion from a lawyer that their building is green? The best response is because in many instances their lender requires it. While legal opinions are given in a variety of commercial contexts, they are increasingly being required as part of the due diligence by lenders when making loans secured by (i.e., a mortgage) a green building.… Continue Reading
Much is being said about the relative wisdom of this change to the LEED rating system, but the most significant 'take away' is, given that .. LEED addenda are issued without advance notice or prior alert, .. and are binding when issued, it is key that you review all addenda as they are released quarterly.… Continue Reading