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What Certifications Does A Crane Need To Operate On Construction Sites?

Construction Marketing

A solid commitment to safety can help reduce legal liabilities resulting from accidents or non-compliance with safety regulations. Certifications exhibit adherence to industry standards and regulations, such as those set by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

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The Impact of ASC 842 – The New Lease Standard Is Here

Construction Business Owner

Going forward there will be a long-term asset offset by a current liability and a long-term liability. These types of transactions are not always sufficiently documented, and terms and conditions may not be at arm’s length. This requirement is FASB aiming for better transparency into the financial positions of companies.

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3 ways to avoid defects in construction

Lets Build

Design defects are a result of the design team failing to produce organised and accurate construction documents. Workmanship defects are what usually come to mind when you think about defects in construction—they occur when someone fails to follow the project’s documents when building components or structures. Design defects.

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Contractor Management and Prequalification: Why Are They Necessary?

Safety Services Company

Avoiding Legal Issues Hiring clients hire a licensed contractor to save themselves from legal liabilities and low-quality work. Unlicensed contractors do not have the necessary documentation to prove their skills. Hiring contractor management services will help you address requirements across various industries.

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Is Gravity Part of OSHA’s LOTO Regulation?

FDR Safety

While accidents are an unfortunate reality in industry, some involved trained workers being in the line of fire. In some cases OSHA is involved and in others, there is a civil suit alleging tort liability. Imagine trying to have a documented LOTO procedure for each of these tasks… It’ can’t be done. What can we do?

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Is Gravity Part of OSHA’s LOTO Regulation?

FDR Safety

While accidents are an unfortunate reality in industry, some involved trained workers being in the line of fire. In some cases OSHA is involved and in others, there is a civil suit alleging tort liability. Imagine trying to have a documented LOTO procedure for each of these tasks… It’ can’t be done. What can we do?

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Less than 20% of Green Building Contracts Properly Drafted

Green Building Law Update

It is of interest that 61% of the contracts used at least a part of an AIA Contract Document form although most were older out of date versions and significantly only 8% used a correct AIA Sustainable Project Contract Document form. Only 1% used the ConsensusDOCS Green Building Addendum.

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