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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. While both operating and finance leases will be recorded on the balance sheet, expense recognition is different. Finance leases will require the lessee to recognize interest expense and amortization expense. Main Image.

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The Startup Construction Business Checklist: 3 Important Documents You Need to Have

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A construction business needs need public liability insurance , and employers’ liability insurance if you employ staff. Although public liability insurance is not a legal requirement, it should be regarded as essential. Legal Documents. There are many different types of insurance in the United Kingdom.

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Virtue signallers beware

Construction Law

ICE’s report says accurate emissions reporting must become integral in the design of major infrastructure if private finance is to help fund green projects. Those projects failing to meet these criteria may struggle to access financing.

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What Is a Certificate of Insurance (COI) for Contractors — and When Do You Need One?

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If you’re bidding on contract work, you will likely need a COI per terms of a legal agreement. Aside from owners and GCs, a government entity may want to see proof of liability insurance. This party may want a COI to ensure they are protected from liability in the event of a product-related injury or accident.

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Selling a House with Solar Panels is Not for the Faint of Heart

Green Building Law Update

but not all) file a UCC-1 financing statement in the real estate records that puts third parties on notice to their rights in the system. This firm regularly receives inquiries arising from commercial real estate transactions that have not adequately addressed matters of solar panels, PPAs, PACE financing, tax credits and the like.

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Buying a LEED Certified Building Is Easy But.

Green Building Law Update

More than 39% of LEED NC 2009 projects have achieved the Green Power credit, arguably the most common rating system for a building being sold this year, but we know anecdotally the obligation is rarely disclosed in a contract of sale; something potentially imposing post closing liability on the seller.

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How COP27 Impacts Real Estate: Pricing Real Estate Climate Risk

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Guest post by Joe Miller , Member of USGBC Delegation to COP27 One topic of urgent and primary focus at COP has been around how and who will finance the changes of climate change. ALIGN ON STANDARDS Some additional takeaways from all discussions at COP are the need for alignment, clarity, and accountability of standards.

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