Sustainable and Green Building Construction Issues

Ober|Kaler is a leader in providing legal services in connection with green building and sustainable construction issues. We provide advice and consultation to property owners, developers, design professionals, builders and contractors relating to state and local green building and environmental performance requirements for public and private buildings, including new construction and renovations; certification of projects under Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards; and identifying available tax and funding incentives for green projects.

  • Our services in connection with green construction include:
  • Green building requirements adopted by states, municipalities and local governments
  • Preparation of contract documents necessary to obtain LEED certification
  • Green building tax incentives
  • Identification of available funding sources for green projects
  • Public and non-public building green standards
  • Ensuring contractors and suppliers meet applicable green performance standards

Working with consultants, we assist in obtaining certification under LEED and other standards applicable to green construction, and develop contract documents that establish necessary standards and specifications for compliance with certification requirements.
 

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