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International Interest Grows in Florida Real Estate Development: Currencies, Culture Work Together to Grow Foreign Interest in...

Currency devaluations in other nations are a big factor, but not the only factor, in growing international interest in South Florida real estate development. Consider these recent monetary events...more

actualiteiten bouw- en aanbestedingsrecht 2e kwartaal 2012

De volgende onerwerpen komen ondermeer aan de orde: defensieopdrachten moeten in beginsel met een aanbesteding in de markt moeten worden gezet. Bij aanbestedingen is het mogelijk om met milieucriteria te werken. Eisen aan een...more

Maine Has Already Adopted Four International Codes: Will It Adopt The New International Green Construction Code Next?

Effective December 1, 2010, Maine adopted the statewide Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code which consists of four International Code Council codes: 2009 International Residential Code, 2009 International Building Code,...more

Feb 2012 NAHB International Builders Show in Orlando: Great News for Florida Real Estate Development and Land Investment

This week, the National Association of Home Builders is hosting its annual convention in Orlando, Florida - and a big part of that for Florida real estate professionals is its International Builders Show.  (Get all...more

actualiteiten bouw- en aanbestedingsrecht 4e kwartaal 2011

In het artikel komen onder andere de volgende onderwerpen aan de orde: voorstel van de EU commissie voor aanpassing van de richtlijn voor overheisopdrachten 2004/18/EG, de nieuwe drempels voor overheidsopdrachten,...more

Green Building Update - November 18, 2011

In This Issue: First international green building code; GREEN BUILDING FOCUS - Green Building Market & Impact Report. Organizations launch Coalition for Better Buildings; Orange County USGBC starts green classroom...more

Green Building Update - August 24, 2009

IN THIS ISSUE: *Will green construction laws stall housing recovery? *Green Building Focus ..LEED projects grow rapidly outside the U.S. ..New LEED energy and water usage reporting *Clinton challenges universities to...more

Green buildings: Opportunities and risks

In recent years, the Middle East has emerged as a centre for monumental buildings. Dubai is currently building the world’s tallest—Burj Dubai— while Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar all are considering building rival...more

Green Building Update

IN THIS ISSUE: *PG&E backs 3 solar plants in the Mojave Desert to generate power for 375,000 homes *GREEN BUILDING FOCUS ..Landscaping Green *18 states going to court to force EPA to respond to supreme court ruling on...more

Green Building Update - March 26, 2008

IN THIS ISSUE: *Greenopia launches "guide to green living" Los Angeles *Green Building Focus ..Green Building Incentives That Work: A look at how local governments are incentivizing green development *National...more

Further Changes in China's Real Estate Regulations

The recently-enacted Property Rights Law went into effect on October 1, 2007. To ensure its smooth implementation, the Chinese government has amended existing laws and regulations that are inconsistent with its requirements....more

China Real Estate Update, February 2007

China Real Estate Update, February 2007

After 171: An Update on New Real Estate Regulations and Policies Since Issuance of Opinion 171 In an Update circulated last July (New Policies Affecting Foreign Investment in Chinese Real Estate, July 2006), we reported...more