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'Legal and Regulatory Issues in Green Building'
Submitted by GreenSteps on Thu, 11/05/2009 - 15:25
GreenSteps principals Paul Thompson and Laura Blau are presenting at 'Legal and Regulatory Issues in Green Building,' a one-day seminar in Fort Washington PA on Wed Dec 16, 2009. GreenSteps is presenting 'Understanding Basic Principles of Green Building.' Other seminar topics include, 'Entering into Green Contracts and Avoiding Green Litigation,' 'Green Design, Site Selection and Permitting-Municipal Requirements,' 'Green Building Trends, Innovations and Practical Application,' and 'Due Diligence in Verifying Sustainability and Energy Efficiency of Existing Buildings. Continuing education hours and learning units available. For more information contact GreenSteps at info@greenstepsonline.us, 267 519 3564 or visit www.halfmoonseminars.com.
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