Constructlaw

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Reynolds: The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the global economy has led to an increase in breach of contract claims, and a parallel rise in novel breach of con­tract defenses focused on excuses for non-performance. According to another, in the United States, there are pre­sently more than 1,250 pandemic insurance litigations.

Claims 40

Claims Insurance Bankruptcy Legal 40

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 10, 2012

One of the biggest hurdles facing injured workers are politicians and state legislatures that are constantly tinkering with the workers’ compensation system, in a misguided attempt to make their respective state more “business friendly.” What is a common fallacy about workplace injuries?

Injury 49

Injury Compensation Insurance Employment 49

FDR Safety

OCTOBER 29, 2014

The direct costs of on-the-job injuries and deaths are clear in the form of workers’ compensation claims, medical expenses, and potential legal liability. Direct costs include short-term and long-term disability payments and increased health insurance premiums.

Injury 120

Injury Accidents Safety Employment 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

Get Organized - We strongly recommend a Subchapter S-Corp for tax advantages, protecting your personal assets in the event of a claim or lawsuit against your company and for future expansion. Insurance - Is critical to your construction company. Talk to an insurance agent that understands construction about your insurance needs.

Construction 48

Construction Insurance Accounting Claims 48

Construction Lawyer

MARCH 27, 2012

After leaving the firm, he sued, claiming that the firm had failed to pay him for overtime work in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ("FLSA"). He claimed that his work was "production only," which was essentially the function of a draftsman.  professional capacity. professional capacity."

Architecture 58

Architecture Illinois AIA Chicago 58

Green Building Law Update

MAY 24, 2020

With all 50 states now in some stage of reopening from coronavirus pandemic closures, many commercial real estate owners are questioning if they can be liable for damages when someone, whether an employee of the business tenant or someone else, claims to have contracted COVID-19 at their building.

Liability 177

Liability Commercial Claims Insurance 177

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 9, 2016

The Oklahoma Film Enhancement Rebate Act allows a rebate of up to 37% of qualified expenditures made in Oklahoma that are directly attributable to film, television production and television commercial. Must offer basic health insurance to employees within 180 days of employment. Insurance Premium Tax Credit 
(36 O.S. §

Oklahoma 40

Oklahoma Income Finance Commissioning 40

Construction Junkie

MARCH 9, 2021

I started as an Admin Assistant then moved to Work Comp Claims help, to full time Safety, to Safety Director. Bonnie Lunzer, Claims Manager at Parsons Electric How did you get into the construction industry ? As a Workers’ Compensation claims representative, I was only involved after the injury occurred.

Safety 98

Safety Construction Industrial US 98

Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Scott Smith, corporate director of safety management services for Selective Insurance Group , a holding company for 10 property and casualty insurers, sees it more simply. Scott Smith, Selective Insurance Group. Patricia Urtecho, a senior risk management consultant with Builders Mutual Insurance Co.

Safety 72

Safety Resource Injury Construction 72

Construction Law Monitor

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

House Bill 1532 (Creating a good faith defense for certain minimum wage and overtime compensation complaints). This act allows for the indemnification of a public agency in a claim filed by a design professional only to the extent of any negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the design professional. Introduced by Rep.

Washington 44

Washington Construction Permits Structural Engineering 44

Business Facilities

JULY 11, 2014

Loans for any alternative energy production or clean energy project shall not exceed $5 million or 50% of the total project cost, whichever is less. Grants for any alternative energy production or clean energy project shall not exceed $2 million or 30% of the total project cost, whichever is less. Maximum loan amount is $350,000.

Pennsylvania 45

Pennsylvania Finance Zoning Banking 45

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JULY 11, 2014

Mortgage Insurance: Offered through the Rhode Island Industrial Recreational Building Authority (IRBA). Alien Insurance Companies: Rhode Island allows a non-U.S. insurance company to become licensed in Rhode Island and, as long as it maintains its base of U.S. Alien Insurance Companies: Rhode Island allows a non-U.S.

Rhode Island 40

Rhode Island Income Insurance Finance 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JULY 11, 2014

The key characteristics of the PPRF is that all participating borrowers, regardless of their creditworthiness, receive ŒAAA¹ insured interest rates; among the lowest interest rates available in the market. The credit may only be claimed for up to one year after the end of the four qualifying periods. Certain green industries.

New Mexico 40

New Mexico Compensation Income Finance 40

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 9, 2012

In my opinion, and that is all I claim it to be, my opinion, the root cause is cognitive dissonance or "mental noise" wanting to do a good job for the construction company owners and then getting in their head they are the most important person at the company and should be respected and compensated accordingly.

Organization 48

Organization Contractors Accounting Profitability 48

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

Industries that qualify for the CAPCO program may include manufacturing, processing, or assembling products; conducting research and development; or providing services. The exceptions are for financial institutions, financial institution groups, and insurance companies that have a maximum business privilege tax of $3,000,000.

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 21, 2014

Industries that qualify for the CAPCO program may include manufacturing, processing, or assembling products; conducting research and development; or providing services. ALASKA FILM PRODUCTION INCENTIVE PROGRAM: Applicants can qualify for up to 44 percent in a transferable tax credit on qualified production expenditures in Alaska.

Income 75

Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JULY 11, 2014

In addition to requiring health insurance coverage, the thresholds include a requirement to create $2.5 Oklahoma Film Act: The Oklahoma Film Enhancement Rebate Act allows a rebate of up to 37% of qualified expenditures made in Oklahoma that are directly attributable to film, television production, television commercial and theater.

Oklahoma 40

Oklahoma Finance Zoning Oklahoma City 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2016

The Owner will be required to deliver such materials to the job site or compensate the Contractor for providing labor to deliver Owner-furnished materials to the job. Taxes, insurance, fringe benefits, and vacation allowances are to be included in the Contractor’s coefficient. Typically JOC coefficients range from 0.80 Over 5,000,000.

Contract 40

Contract Contractors Materials Site 40

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 7, 2020

Given that real estate accounted for more than 25% of the gross state product (the state Gross Domestic Product) in Maryland last year and that more than 650,000 rent cases were filed in the Maryland courts in 2019, more than anything else the courts adjudicated, some have suggested the legislature might focus more of its efforts on real estate.

Maryland 227

Maryland Leases Housing Commissioning 227

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

And these questions are not unfounded because as of November 1, 2020, legal industry databases of state and federal litigation are tracking more than 6,100 cases involving Covid-19 claims. All of this begs the question if a business owner’s premises liability insurance covers such claims? With Covid-19 spreading across the U.S.

Liability 293

Liability Legal Claims Insurance 293

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Standardized cost databases have been introduced based upon MasterFormat that enable construction owners, service providers, building product manufactures, and technology providers to improve cost visibility and also expand upon using historical and/or custom cost data. 00 43 33 Proposed Products Form. 00 43 33 Proposed Products Form.

Equipment 45

Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 45

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Standardized cost databases have been introduced based upon MasterFormat that enable construction owners, service providers, building product manufactures, and technology providers to improve cost visibility and also expand upon using historical and/or custom cost data. 00 43 33 Proposed Products Form. 00 43 33 Proposed Products Form.

Equipment 40

Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 40

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Visually inspect ground area beneath equipment to insure no sharp objects and that the ground surface cushioning is adequate for the piece of equipment. Check operation of safety switches to insure they have not been by-passed. Visually inspect safety notices and placards. Replace if necessary. Check Points: 1. Tighten connections.

Inspections 100

Inspections Equipment Electrical Safety 100