Constructlaw

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The New York Supreme Court (New York’s trial court) dispatched all of the owner’s claims on summary judgment. The designer, which had specified the wrong type of turbine, invoked New York’s three-year statute of limitations to defeat the owner’s professional negligence claim.

New York 52

New York Risk Claims Liability 52

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

With the maturation of the green building industrial complex it has become clear there is no more or additional liability associated with constructing a green building versus a similar non green structure. As with the vast majority of claims involving a green building that this law firm reviews (.

Green 120

Green Claims Certification North Carolina 120

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

Department of Defense (DoD) published the much anticipated proposed rule for the revamped Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 The assessment must be completed before contract award and the certification of compliance is good for three years afterwards. On December 26, 2023, the U.S.

Certification 52

Certification Security Contract Defense 52

Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 5, 2018

Waukegan Steel, LLC , an employee brought a False Claims Act (FCA) against his employer for false billing and certification on a goverment project. The subcontractor was required to submit “fabrication quality control and weld inspection certificates” to the government before payment was issued. Jesse Sloan v. 3730(b).

Claims 63

Claims Certification Fabrication Inspections 63

Levelset

OCTOBER 14, 2022

A plumbing contractor’s insurance policy covers claims for property damage, but it may also help defend against lawsuits resulting from a work-related incident. In this respect, general liability insurance or workers’ compensation could help cover those costs if an incident should occur. . Liability for damage.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Injury Compensation 52

Construction Law

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The next thing you might be contacting your lawyer about could be your potentially over-inflated sustainability claims. Virtue signalling by ‘greenwashing’ could end up being more expensive than taking the measures you have wrongly claimed to.

Claims 52

Claims Risk Infrastructure Finance 52

Construction Cost Estimating

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Usually, a quantity surveyor performs the following activities :- • Commercial omission of site • Formulation of financial reports, budgets and forecasts • Supervision, training and development of some junior staff • Job review of assistant staff • Utilization of health and safety requirements • Fulfillment of paperwork as desired by the CSIs/procedures (..)

Liability 40

Liability Management Subcontracting Forecasting 40

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 30, 2019

And there does not appear to be a valid legal theory even articulated to pierce the corporate veil and find liability in individual LLC members. The website goes on to claim, “every homeowner can have the home of their dreams without the dread of colossal energy bills.”. The case is Jeremy Simons et ux, et al v.

Maryland 120

Maryland Housing Claims Green 120

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 24, 2021

There is legal risk associated with ESG disclosures and I have assisted companies for years in mitigating their liability while still being responsive to the trend of investor demands for these disclosures. yes, obviously pre Biden Administration) that the SEC was scrutinizing whether ESG claims “are at odds with reality.” Recent U.S.

Regulation 156

Regulation Claims Risk Legal 156

CivilJungle

DECEMBER 27, 2020

The meaning of term Retention in Construction can be described as a percentage of amounts that are certified as due to the contractor on an interim certificate, that is deducted from the amount due and retained by the client in construction related works. What Is Retention in Construction? Important Things to Know Retention.

Construction 52

Construction Contract Foundation Liability 52

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 8, 2015

to apply the PolyClear 2000 treatment, and Permapost provided certificates to Weyerhaeuser verifying that the treatment had occurred. Substantively the case suggests there is no more liability arising from green building versus other construction, but that the liability is different. a then new, LEED low emitting material).

Liability 120

Liability Maryland Green Agreement 120

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 8, 2015

to apply the PolyClear 2000 treatment, and Permapost provided certificates to Weyerhaeuser verifying that the treatment had occurred. Substantively the case suggests there is no more liability arising from green building versus other construction, but that the liability is different. a then new, LEED low emitting material).

Liability 120

Liability Maryland Green Agreement 120

Green Building Law Update

JULY 19, 2015

Despite that relatively simple procedural history, much has been written about the case, largely overstating an allegation in the counterclaim that claimed, “10. Project is designed to comply with a Silver Certification Level according to the U. tax credit certificate. The Work consists of the following: 2.

Green 120

Green Maryland Lien Certification 120

Green Building Law Update

JULY 19, 2015

Despite that relatively simple procedural history, much has been written about the case, largely overstating an allegation in the counterclaim that claimed, “10. Project is designed to comply with a Silver Certification Level according to the U. tax credit certificate. The Work consists of the following: 2.

Green 120

Green Maryland Lien Certification 120

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 23, 2013

It can be beneficial for contractors, as well, as it caps their liability exposure and makes it known in advance. By Bruce Jervis Contracts frequently stipulate, or liquidate, the project owner’s daily damages for late completion by the contractor. This spares owners the difficult task of quantifying and documenting their actual costs.

Contractors 48

Contractors Liability Certification Claims 48

Best Practices Construction Law

JULY 29, 2015

general liability, builder’s risk, workers’ compensation, professional liability) over different periods of time, there may be a dispute as to which carrier covers the loss. Ultimately, the court concluded that Insurance Company #2 had the duty to defend the claim. In a recent case, Cincinnati Insurance Co.

Insurance 48

Insurance Liability Claims Electrical 48

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 7, 2020

The bill also establishes liability protections for MDE and the State. It is unclear how this impacts State enforcement of these toxic groundwater contaminants through the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act as well as State liability? HB 619 Maryland law and regulations are today silent with regard to PFAS including PFOA.

Maryland 156

Maryland Commissioning Regulation Environment 156

Pro Builder

JULY 27, 2020

“We’re seeing companies going to their vendors and subs seeking to amend or add language to contracts to include certifications that they will be complying with relevant public health guidance and to clarify who is responsible for what and also, to the extent possible, to try to get indemnification in case there is a claim,” says Jessica T.

Legal 59

Legal OSHA Employment Liability 59

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 7, 2020

The bill also establishes liability protections for MDE and the State. In the name of reducing nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment loading in the Chesapeake Bay, the bill expands licensing of the non English proficient immigrant heavy landscaping industry in fertilizing turf and flower beds across the State.

Maryland 156

Maryland Commissioning Regulation Environment 156

Best Practices Construction Law

JULY 24, 2012

Effective immediately, TDOT will not execute any contracts or approve subcontracts with contractors that are domestic or foreign Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Limited Partnerships, or Limited Liability Partnerships, who are not in good standing with the Secretary of State.

Contractors 48

Contractors Bidding Tennessee Liability 48

Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Consider these elements of a training and awareness program to save lives, mitigate injuries, and reduce liability and costs . Selective Insurance recently released the results of a 10-year study of workplace injury trends , based on 110,000 workers’ compensation claims between 2011 and 2021. billion in workforce education.

Safety 72

Safety Resource Injury Construction 72

Construction Law Monitor

JULY 29, 2011

In 1997, the Ebingers moved into their home and obtained a certificate of occupancy. In other words, because Venus believed Post-Tension was partially responsible for these defects it was being sued for, Venus attempted to bring Post-Tension into the suit to share the potential liability if the court did end up ruling against it.

Louisiana 44

Louisiana Certification Liability Residential 44

Levelset

AUGUST 5, 2022

With so many policies on a project, there’s a good chance that coverage is overlapped, and a claim could cause insurers to battle with each other over who’s at fault. An Owner-Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) is a wrap policy held by the property or project owner that provides comprehensive liability coverage on a project.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Claims Construction 52

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 9, 2016

A taxpayer who qualifies may claim either: a credit against income taxes or license tax may apply equal to 25% of the rehabilitation expenses. The credit can offset up to 100% of income or license tax liability and the credit may not exceed $500,000 in any one tax year. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

South Carolina 40

South Carolina Income Liability Leases 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 8, 2016

In addition, a taxpayer who holds an interest in a qualified generating facility in New Mexico that files a corporate income tax return may claim a credit for 6% of the eligible generation plant costs of a qualified facility. The taxpayer may claim the angel investment credit for one qualified investment per investment round.

New Mexico 40

New Mexico Compensation Income Railroad 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JULY 11, 2014

The credit may only be claimed for up to one year after the end of the four qualifying periods. Qualified employers: Must have made more than 50% of its sales to persons outside New Mexico during the most recent 12 months of the employer’s modified combined tax liability reporting periods ending prior to claiming this credit.

New Mexico 40

New Mexico Compensation Income Finance 40

Revit OpEd

DECEMBER 22, 2017

Repeal of certain miscellaneous itemized deductions subject to the 2% floor: Under current law, employees may claim itemized deductions for certain miscellaneous expenses. Thus, under the provision, employees may not claim the above-listed items as itemized deductions for taxable years 2018 through 2025. Work-related education.

Employment 85

Employment Compensation Agreement Income 85

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 8, 2016

The investor must retain his or her ownership interest for a two-year holding period before the tax credit may be claimed. InvestOhio provides a small business investment certificate (InvestOhio tax credit), which represents a 10% personal income tax credit for the investor, based on the amount invested.

Ohio 40

Ohio Finance Income Commercial 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JULY 11, 2014

Job Development Credit: South Carolina’s Enterprise Program is substantially different from the state’s other tax incentives because it does not reduce a particular tax liability; instead, it provides companies with funds to offset the cost of locating or expanding a business facility in this state. Tax Incentives. Workforce Development.

South Carolina 40

South Carolina Income Liability Finance 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

If a business entity invests in a qualifying project that meets certain requirements and is approved by the Alabama Department of Revenue, and maintains minimum annual requirements, the company may receive an annual credit against its income tax liability generated from the qualifying project.

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 20, 2023

In regards to construction today, the Business Dictionary defines a construction punch list as, “Listing of items requiring immediate attention” and as a “Document listing work that does not conform to contract specifications, usually attached to the certificate of substantial completion. When Are Construction Punch Lists Typically Executed?

Construction 52

Construction Software Software Budgeting 52

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 21, 2014

It is a credit of five percent of the capital costs of a qualifying project, to be applied to the Alabama income tax liability or financial institution excise tax generated by the project income, each year for 20 years. The credit is 20 percent of the actual costs limited to the employer’s income tax liability.

Income 75

Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

In regards to construction today, the Business Dictionary defines a punch list as, “Listing of items requiring immediate attention” and as a “Document listing work that does not conform to contract specifications, usually attached to the certificate of substantial completion. When Are Punch Lists Typically Executed?

Construction 52

Construction Software Software Budgeting 52

Levelset

MAY 16, 2022

The contractor should carry, and the contract should reflect that the contractor has liability insurance covering personal injury of at least $50K and property damage coverage in the same amount. Failure to comply with these requirements could lead the contractor to liability under home improvement fraud.

Pennsylvania 98

Pennsylvania Residential Contractors Contract 98

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 9, 2016

Certification that all projects described within the related project plan will generate, in the aggregate, a minimum of either $1,000,000 in payroll, exclusive of payroll for construction, or 5,000,000 in investment; . The certificates of deposit bear interest rates of up to 3% below the standard rate.

Oklahoma 40

Oklahoma Income Finance Commissioning 40

Levelset

JUNE 13, 2022

If there are no employees, then they must provide a certificate of attestation of exemption ( CE-200 ) from the NY Worker’s Compensation Board. If the roofing contractor has employees, then they must carry worker’s compensation insurance covering all employees.

New York 52

New York Contract Residential Contractors 52

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JULY 11, 2014

Deregulation of Commercial Lines: This law exempts qualified commercial insurance lines from specific state review requirements, including filing policy forms, casualty insurance rating requirements, and certificate of compliance requirements. Workforce Development.

Rhode Island 40

Rhode Island Income Insurance Finance 40