This is a cross post from my new legal blog, Construction Claims Playbook (www.constructionclaimsplaybook.com). I hate traffic. Some of the happiest months of my life occurred when I did not own a car and relied on public transportation in Washington, D.C. Most people I know despise traffic but accept it as one of life’s nuisances. But … Continue Reading
Many months ago, I promised a two-part series on public-private partnerships. Part one was previously published and today I wrap up the series with post two. As we head in to 2011, public-private partnerships will play a vital role in replacing the non-existent state funds for necessary public works projects. Here is part two on … Continue Reading
I just finished up a presentation to the Construction User’s Roundtable (i.e. users of construction services) regarding public private partnerships (P3s). P3s are defined by the National Council of Public Private Partnerships as: "a contractual agreement between a public agency (federal, state or local) and a private sector entity. Through this agreement, the skills and … Continue Reading
I am trying to make sense out of a number of different events that will be shaping the design, construction and green building industries for the foreseeable future. Maybe you can help me make sense out of it all. Here is what I am seeing: Something is going on with LEED The number of LEED … Continue Reading
States are facing significant budget gaps. These budget gaps are going to negatively affect the green building industry. States looking to shore up budgets will cut new construction and maintenance of existing buildings in the coming years. But there is a solution: public-private partnerships. Just prior to the economic downturn, the phrase "public-private … Continue Reading
