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Climate Change and Construction & Real Estate Development: The Fourth Annual Holland & Hart Climate Change Seminar - Las Vegas

Thursday, October 7, 2010
7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Residence Inn
Spruce Goose Room
370 Hughes Center
Las Vegas, NV 89169

Climate change and greenhouse gas concerns continue to drive government policy considerations and are ever-present in the media. As the regulatory landscape evolves, the construction industry and real estate development will face continued change and challenge. Join us for a complimentary half-day seminar focusing on the risks and opportunities climate change poses to construction and real estate development.

Agenda:

7:30 - 8:00 Registration, Breakfast & Networking

8:00 - 8:15

 Welcome & Introductions (Jim Holtkamp, Holland & Hart)
8:15 - 9:15 The Reality and Status of Climate Change Regulations Affecting Construction and Real Estate Development (David Zimmerman, Holland & Hart)
In response to the growing trend toward green and sustainable design, the Obama Administration and many states are pressing forward with regulation that will affect construction and real estate development. This session will describe the current status of these regulations and the legislative efforts in Congress.
9:15 - 10:15 Evolving Development Considerations for Real Estate Owners-Challenges, Changes, and Risks (Marc Painter, Holland & Hart)
As design standards continue to evolve and climate change regulation and legislation progresses, how will these factors impact the real estate development considerations, both short- and long-term? What challenges and opportunities will it create? This session will explore the impact of these changes.
10:15 - 10:30 Mid-morning Break
10:30 - 11:30 LEED v. 3 Standards, Climate Change and Regulation (David Zimmerman & Melissa Orien, Holland & Hart)
LEED v. 3 has rapidly become the standard for construction of new buildings. This session will explain the interaction and differences between LEED v. 3 and impending regulations.
11:30 - 1:00 Lunch & Keynote Presentation by Scot Rutledge, Executive Director Nevada Conservation League & Education Fund

Approved for 4.5 CLE Credits

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