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LEED-Certified Existing Buildings Surpass New Construction

Lori Wisniewski Azzara — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:19:36 -0500

By: Lori Wisniewski Azzara and Jennifer M. Horn According to a recent report from the U.S. Green Building Council, LEED-certified existing buildings are outpacing their newly built counterparts for...

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Montgomery County, Maryland Changes Aimed at Facilitating Construction

Jason C. Tomasulo — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:10:30 -0500

By: Jason C. Tomasulo Montgomery County, Maryland, recently simplified its construction permitting and inspection processes to better accommodate businesses and developers. Montgomery County...

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Q&A with Maryland Construction Network's Founder, Rob Bertazon

Jennifer M. Horn — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:25:05 -0500

I recently had the pleasure to chat with Robert W. Bertazon, founder of Maryland Construction Network, an innovative forum for the Maryland construction industry. I asked Mr. Bertazon to comment on...

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Definition of "subcontractor" in Pennsylvania Mechanics' Lien Law Given Liberal Interpretation by Pennsylvania Superior Court

Jason A. Copley — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:25:53 -0500

By: Jason A. Copley and Lori Wisniewski Azzara On January 6, 2012, the Pennsylvania Superior Court, in a 7-2 decision, significantly expanded the Pennsylvania Mechanics' Lien Law’s...

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Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Among the Top Cities to Employ Green Infrastructure to Address Stormwater Challenges

Lori Wisniewski Azzara — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:04:46 -0500

By: Lori Wisniewski Azzara and Jennifer M. Horn As a follow up to its 2006 report, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has issued a new report – Rooftops to Rivers II – that...

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Mayor Nutter Signs a Pro-Project Labor Agreement Executive Order for Philadelphia Public Building Projects

Robert Ruggieri — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:55:58 -0500

By: Mark Leavy and Marc Furman On November 29, 2011, Mayor Michael A. Nutter signed Executive Order No. 15-11: “Public Works Project Labor Agreements”. The Order strongly recommends -...

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What's in a Name? Pennsylvania Decennial Filing Deadline -December 31, 2011

Jennifer M. Horn — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:40:03 -0500

By: Marian A. Kornilowicz The Pennsylvania Department of State Corporation Bureau (Corporate Bureau) identifies entities that may no longer be in existence in order to make their names...

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New Jersey Employer Alert: New Posting Requirement Effective November 7, 2011

Melissa C. Angeline — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:45:07 -0500

By: Melissa C. Angeline On November 7, 2011, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOL) released a new 6-page workplace notice for all New Jersey employers. The Employer...

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Unlicensed Subcontractor's Claim Against General Contractor Valid

Jennifer M. Horn — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:39:05 -0500

By: Jennifer M. Horn For over ninety years, Maryland's Court of Appeals has refused to honor the claims of unlicensed entities, including those of subcontractors and contractors who failed to adhere...

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Construction Trust Funds Act Introduced to Pennsylvania Senate

Lori Wisniewski Azzara — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:21:13 -0500

By: Lori Wisniewski Azzara and Robert G. Ruggieri On October 20, 2011, Senate Bill No. 1227 was introduced to the Pennsylvania Senate. The bill requires that funds paid by an owner to a contractor...

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