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Are green building RFPs more important than contracts?

Are green building RFPs more important than contracts?


December 7, 2010

The Request for Proposal (RFP) process is key to managing a successful LEED project, according to Green Building Law Update. While most people think a contract is the key element to a successful construction project, successfully managing a LEED project requires a clear RFP that addresses many of the problems that can lead to litigation.

http://www.greenbuildinglawupdate.com/2010/12/articles/legal-developments/are-green-building-rfps-more-important-than-contracts/

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