Pro Builder

JULY 27, 2020

As builders and trade contractors start to get back on track following the impact of COVID-19 and its restrictions, there are legal concerns to consider. Travers, a labor and employment attorney and partner in the Jacksonville, Fla., What Are the Legal Safeguards for Getting Back to Work? Mon, 07/27/2020 - 12:57. office of Akerman. .

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Legal OSHA Employment Liability 59

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Subcontractor business liability insurance should be retained since a catastrophic claim could bankrupt most all painting contractors. Are subcontractors covered under the general contractor’s insurance? Business umbrella insurance is relatively inexpensive for most contractors. Employment practices liability.

Insurance 98

Insurance Liability Claims Injury 98

Constructonomics

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Building safety is at the forefront of the minds of every building contractor, site manager, architect, designer and building owner from a project’s start to completion. Keeping construction costs down without compromising on quality or safety is one of the biggest challenges that building contractors and designers alike face.

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Safety Legal Construction Equipment 138

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 8, 2022

The retention of women is also rooted in ensuring industry leaders, contractors, unions, and apprenticeship programs equip them with the knowledge, skill, and confidence to affirm their role in the construction industry. The question is, how will employers pursue opportunities to grow a more diverse workforce–especially in the field?

Infrastructure 98

Infrastructure Construction Chicago Industrial 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 29, 2021

As one step to heighten diversity and representation in the industry, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and Autodesk recently launched the Construction Diversity Image?Library. In 2019 and 2020, the annual workforce survey by AGC and Autodesk uncovered that 80% of contractors say they are unable to find skilled workers.

Industrial 52

Industrial AGC Autodesk Visualization 52

NH Construction Law

MAY 28, 2018

Like many states, New Hampshire law requires that if a subcontractor doesn’t pay wages to its employees, the general contractor must pay them. Davis Bacon requirements are yet another instance in which “[t]he prime contractor shall be responsible for the compliance by any subcontractor,” 29 C.F.R. § RSA 275:46.

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Subcontracting New Hampshire Lien Insurance 40

DebunkTheBIM

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

And even those small to medium sized BIM practicing companies that believe to be making progress with BIM and in control of their futures will soon enough find themselves fighting for the scraps of works left by the non-discriminatively profit hungry multinational consultancies and contractors.

BIM 58

BIM Discrimination Employment Engineering 58

Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 21, 2015

If you are a federal contractor, you should be aware of Executive Order 11246. The Executive Order also requires Government contractors to take affirmative action to ensure that equal opportunity is provided in all aspects of their employment. But what does that really mean? In the case of Fort Myer Construction Corp. ,

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Discrimination Contractors Site Construction 48

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Intended to remedy the effects of past discrimination or underutilization of women and minorities. Depending on legislation, which varies by jurisdiction, employers may need to remove questions about criminal history from the initial job application. The AAP’s effectiveness is measured by the results it actually achieves.

Employment 247

Employment Compensation Insurance Discrimination 247

Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 17, 2016

Cell phones cameras, video and audio recorder capabilities, and text functions can be an employer’s worst nightmare when it comes to harassment and discrimination claims. Employers can be liable for employee accidents that occur while they are distracted by texting or on the phone. Let’s Talk about Sex(ting).

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Legal Claims Employment Accidents 48

Best Practices Construction Law

JULY 7, 2015

… to contractors that is … but to employers … a different answer. While the decision focuses on same sex marriage bans across the states, there are a few issues to be mindful of as an employer in the construction industry (or in any industry for that matter). Absolutely nothing!

Employment 48

Employment Contractors Discrimination Legal 48

Fieldwire

MARCH 27, 2022

Throughout American history, women and minority workers have experienced fewer employment opportunities. The Biden-Harris administration targets some of the current employment limitations in its infrastructure bill. BBB also focuses on increasing employment opportunities as we transition out of the global pandemic.

Infrastructure 52

Infrastructure Employment Transportation Discrimination 52

Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 23, 2012

(pdf), the United States Court of Appeals reviewed a Title VII case brought by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission against Boh Brothers Construction Company on behalf of the claimant, a male construction worker who alleged that his superintendent engaged in same-sex harassment. Employers beware of employee conduct.

Site 48

Site Discrimination Employment Construction 48

Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2016

Job Order Contracting enables a pre-qualified contractor(s) to perform repair, renovation, or minor construction of a facility or other form of built structure based on pre-described and pre-priced tasks as defined within a Unit Price Book – UPB. Unit Price Books. Job Orders / Task Orders.

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Contract Contractors Materials Site 40

CivilJungle

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

For the purpose of construction, a tender is where a client or construction business will send out a project to a number of contractors and suppliers so as to receive bids on a construction project. For construction works, the purpose of the tender is to select a contractor to construct the works on the basis of best value for money.

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