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Legal and Ethical Issues in the Construction Industry

The Constructor

The construction industry is a complex web of laws, regulations, ethics, and policies that must always be followed. From the health and safety of workers to environmental regulations and contracts, there is no shortage of legal and ethical considerations to consider.

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10 Often-Overlooked Legal Lessons

Construction Business Owner

10 Often-Overlooked Legal Lessons. In addition to managing a business, owners need to be cognizant of the legal issues that impact their respective areas of the industry. Consider the following 10 legal reminders that construction professionals are sometimes unaware of or fail to consider. . Thu, 12/01/2022 - 15:43.

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Job Order Contracting – The Legal Side

Building Information Management

This is an example of Job Order Contracting from a legal perspective and that of a school district in Texas. This is NOT intended as ANY form of legal advice or counsel, but simply to share information relative to efficient construction project delivery methods. source: [link]. Magnolia ISD 170906. Gov’t Code 2269.401.

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How to Use Legal Finance to Handle a Rise in Disputes

Construction Business Owner

How to Use Legal Finance to Handle a Rise in Disputes ccapoccia Tue, 05/16/2023 - 15:31 The construction industry has faced a number of challenges in recent years with the effects of COVID-19, record levels of inflation and the Russia-Ukraine conflict all having a knock-on impact on the sector.

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Reconstructing a Career

Construction Business Owner

Reconstructing a Career ccapoccia Fri, 12/08/2023 - 09:36 By now, business leaders are familiar with the labor shortage plaguing the construction industry. While organizations work to attract students to the industry, Suffolk Construction gained an asset from an unexpected place: the legal field. of the construction workforce.

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3 Legal Concerns for Social Media in the Construction Industry

Construction Business Owner

As this technology segment continues to grow, employers must follow state and federal laws that relate to social media, or they will likely find themselves in an unwanted legal dispute.

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Legalized Marijuana: Opportunities and Impact for Commercial Real Estate and Construction

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to legalize the use of recreational marijuana. Like any CRE sector, the cannabis industry comes with its own set of nuances for planning and executing construction projects – particularly since it is relatively new and highly regulated. In fact, we are currently in discussions with clients about cannabis-related projects in Illinois.

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