The introduction of green building and planning principles to the land development arena has increased the need for attorneys knowledgeable in green construction, planning, design and marketing. There is host of new considerations and additional due diligence checklist items to be considered when developing a green construction project. Lawyers who possess an understanding of green building principles and how local and municipal zoning ordinances impact green construction will prove to be an invaluable resource for developers in reducing costs and maximizing the efficiency of green construction.

A driving force behind many green construction projects is the desire to create a building that consumes less energy than earlier constructed buildings. The heightened interest in energy efficiency and cost savings has begun to influence the negotiation and operation of commercial leases and the build-out of tenant improvements.

Because of the relative newness of green building, there will certainly be litigation in the future for a variety of debt and professional liability claims. Dedicated professionals such as architects, builders and suppliers can help themselves by keeping informed of the new and constantly changing legislation impacting the green building industry.

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