Real Estate Law and Construction Law

The Fairfax County, Virginia, Board of Supervisors voted on August 25, 2026, to place the "Suburban Village Centers" Comprehensive Plan amendment at a Tier 1 (priority) status on the county's Comprehensive Plan Amendment Work Program. This initiative, which builds on the county's sweeping "Plan Forward" policy update adopted in December 2025, would have major implications for the future of suburban commercial properties throughout the county.

Purchasing commercial property in New Jersey requires careful examination of local zoning regulations that could significantly impact your development plans or intended use. Understanding whether existing structures comply with current zoning laws, and whether your proposed use is permitted, can prevent costly legal complications and project delays down the road.

Sustainability in construction has evolved from an aspirational goal to a regulatory mandate, fundamentally reshaping how projects are designed and built. This article examines how design-build contracting provides an integrated framework for achieving sustainability objectives, exploring the historical development of environmental regulations, third-party certification systems like LEED and Green Globes, and the contractual mechanisms that enable effective implementation of green building practices.