Construction Equipment

JUNE 2, 2017

Ford has issued a recall on several 2017 vehicles due to inadequate welds on the driver seatback frame. While no accidents or injuries have been reported, Ford says the faulty weld may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Injury 53

Injury Accidents Modeling Risk 53

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 9, 2018

increase in Q4 of 2017. lift in the December 2017. After all, it is important to have real-time communication with all members of the project to easily identify issues and make decisions crucial for the development of the project. Moreover, in the private sector, the trend estimate for house commencements rose 2.0%

Industrial 130

Industrial Construction Software Software 130

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2017

The course covers the elements of JOC; task order scoping; task order proposal requesting, receiving, reviewing, evaluation, negotiation, and documentation; task order placement by ordering officers; key JOC management issues; and contract administration procedures under JOC. Notes: Additional Job Order Contracting Educational Resources.

Contract 100

Contract US Engineering Office 100

Green Building Law Update

MAY 5, 2019

Most pertinent to the challenge of the ordinance is that is specifies only “Listed pesticide[s]” may be applied to (1) lawns, (2) playgrounds, (3) mulched recreation areas, (4) children’s facilities, or (5) the grounds of a children’s facility when those areas are located on “County-owned property and private property.”.

Maryland 120

Maryland Regulation Risk Permits 120

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 15, 2017

Last week the House and Senate passed S952 , legislation introduced on June 8, 2017, amending the Green Buildings Act by adding to the definition of public projects, that had regulated new construction or major renovations of buildings, now expanded to include a public building’s “public real property site.”

Rhode Island 120

Rhode Island Site Green Regulation 120

FDR Safety

DECEMBER 27, 2016

Employers are now liable for potential problems with their OSHA-required records of work-related injuries and illnesses for five years after the occurrence of any violation, under recently revised regulations, and may need to revise their record-keeping practices. The new regulation, which takes effect Jan.

OSHA 120

OSHA Liability Injury Regulation 120

FDR Safety

APRIL 27, 2017

A review of recent issues of OSHA’s “Quick Takes” newsletter highlighting important agency news paints a different picture of OSHA than newsletters from last fall. ” To give you a flavor of the change, we took two sample issues of “Quick Takes,” one from Sept. 1, 2016, and the other from February 15, 2017.

OSHA 149

OSHA Safety Injury Employment 149

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Since August 2017, construction input costs—for fuel, metals, asphalt, gypsum and more—have jumped 6.2 His root cause analysis examples offer helpful guidance on how to get to the bottom of what’s actually causing issues like going over budget and running behind schedule. Construction Input Costs Rise 6.2 Percent Through August.

Industrial 133

Industrial Construction News Insurance 133

Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 12, 2017

For most contractors, an excessive amount of profit is NOT an issue. As 2017 tax season is finishing, I have heard from owners and employees who say. The underground economy may be there but don’t count on the information being a secret. You need to be able to show the bank that you have enough sales to pay back the loan.

Income 58

Income Profitability Contractors Banking 58

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 29, 2017

California’s statutory changes to its existing residential Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing program, that became effective January 1, 2017, may be a model for residential PACE programs across the nation. 2618 , both effective January 1, 2017. To that end, the State enacted Assembly Bill No.

Modeling 120

Modeling California Residential Finance 120

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 11, 2015

Maryland residents may be eligible for a one time excise tax credit, up to $3,000.00, when they purchase or lease a qualifying plug-in electric vehicle through June 30, 2017. Businesses may also qualify for the tax credit on up to ten vehicles.

Electrical 120

Electrical Maryland Retail Leases 120

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 28, 2018

However, your manager may not be aware of all of these benefits of attending Collaborate 2018. Hearing it from you is great, but your manager may respond better to an outside opinion. Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered. Step 3: Offer supporting evidence. Back yourself up with stories from past attendees! Project Manager.

Management 130

Management Portland Conference Software 130

Constructlaw

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Further, in 2017, the ICC issued a practice note that outlined arbitrators’ authority to issue early determinations pursuant to their broader case management powers. Because the summary dismissal of a claim prior to a merits hearing may raise a question of whether a party was denied the ability to “present his case” ( see Art.

Claims 52

Claims Defense New York Management 52

FDR Safety

MAY 19, 2016

The rule , which was issued late last week and goes into effect within 90 days, provides new means for employees to pursue claims that they have suffered retaliation for reporting safety concerns. A compliance officer can now investigate a complaint of retaliation, unilaterally conclude that retaliation had occurred, and issue a citation.

OSHA 195

OSHA Employment Injury Safety 195

Construction Junkie

JULY 8, 2020

To find the results of our 5 previous competitions, click the corresponding year: 2015 , 2016 , 2017 , 2018 , and 2019. 4: The ConTech Crew Previous nominations: 2016 (winner), 2017 , 2018 , 2019 Listen to it here: [link] The ConTech Crew ( @TheConTechCrew ) is also a previous champion, taking home the title in 2016.

Construction 121

Construction Lien Zoning Industrial 121

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 11, 2020

1447(d) permits a court of appeals to review any issue encompassed in a district court’s order remanding a removed case to state court when the removing defendant premised removal in part on the federal-officer removal statute, 28 U.S.C. Supreme court granted BP’s petition for a writ of certiorari in BP P.L.C.

Baltimore 207

Baltimore Maryland Claims Connecticut 207

Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

In 2017, a proposal was made to remove two specific circuit breaker exceptions and make the requirements the same for both receptacles and circuit breakers. In April of 2018, UL issued an effective date notice establishing May 5, 2021 for the new requirements. Confused? .

Visualization 98

Visualization Safety Electrical News 98

Construction Dive

APRIL 6, 2017

As a reader of ConstructionPro Week, you may have noticed we often advocate for active use of schedules on construction projects. This past December, the ConsensusDocs coalition announced updates to more than a dozen of its standard form contracts, some released this past December and others in early 2017 (see ConstructionPro Week Vol.

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Schedule Contract Agreement Documentation 48

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 18, 2018

According to JBKnowledge’s 2017 Construction Technology Report , construction companies rely on spreadsheets for many of these workflows. For many contractors, Excel is the way things have always been done, and they may not have considered a change. Team makes it easy to track issues, RFIs, submittals and more.

Project Management 151

Project Management Management Viewpoint Software 151

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 29, 2018

This doesn’t mean contractors can relax, though, because the skilled labor shortage is still an issue. 2017’s compliance numbers were poor, with nearly 200,000 jobsites not filing forms. Nearly 50 Percent More Zero Energy Buildings Underway in 2017. The takeaway: This employment growth is positive news for construction.

Industrial 144

Industrial Construction Employment Contractors 144

Constructlaw

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

As published in Dispute Resolution Magazine, volume 26, issue 3, September 2020. The owner, however, says the disputed issues are the contractor’s, not the owner’s risk. 2] Dispute boards attempt to facilitate the resolution of disputes by mediating issues that arise during an extended project or adjudicating more contentious disputes.

Construction 40

Construction Contract Modeling Cash Flow 40

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 23, 2017

In addition to the LEED credits a project is already working toward, regional LEED credits may have been designated a priority for a respective geographical area. This proprietary aggregate can save team members from reworking an issue, or help them come up with a solution to meet a particular LEED credit. Regional priority tracking.

Certification 144

Certification BIM Viewpoint Portland 144

NH Construction Law

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

New Hampshire’s three-year statute of limitations for filing lawsuits, RSA 508:4 , states “Except as otherwise provided by law, all personal actions, except actions for slander or libel, may be brought only within 3 years of the act or omission complained of.” New Hampshire courts may well take this approach.

New Hampshire 40

New Hampshire North Carolina Claims Ohio 40

Construction Law

AUGUST 3, 2021

When the company’s financial failure looked like being a strong possibility from summer 2017 the Cabinet Office started to coordinate contingency planning across central government, which involved a lot of spending departments. Advisers were appointed and details gathered about department’s contracts with Carillion.

Procurement 52

Procurement Contract Office Commercial 52

Green Building Law Update

JULY 23, 2017

The agreements are subject to public comment for 30 days through August 10, 2017, after which the Commission will decide whether to make the proposed consent orders final. When the Commission issues a consent order on a final basis, it carries the force of law with respect to future actions.

Claims 176

Claims Commissioning Materials Agreement 176

Construction Junkie

MAY 20, 2020

To find the results of our 5 previous competitions, click the corresponding year: 2015 , 2016 , 2017 , 2018 , and 2019. This weekly podcast, which won our competition in 2017, is a quick listen, with most lasting less than 10 minutes, but that’s all the time Alex needs to inform his audience about each topic. vote for the lien zone.

Lien 116

Lien Construction Zoning Industrial 116

Constructlaw

MARCH 1, 2022

The parties had repeatedly contracted with one another on out-of-state projects since 2017. While their contracts required submitting change orders in writing, the parties established an informal process whereby LifeCycle would verbally issue change orders, and Bean Sprouts would perform the work and submit invoices for payment.

Pennsylvania 52

Pennsylvania Change Orders Contractors Contract 52

Natural Building

JANUARY 4, 2022

Overall, straw is a sustainable material that has plenty of redeemable features when it comes to construction, though it may not be suited for everyone or every situation. This one may seem far-fetched, but straw bale homes don’t actually pose a higher fire risk than traditional homes (once they’re finished, that is).

Housing 52

Housing Life Cycle Materials Transportation 52

Construction Superintendent Magazine

APRIL 15, 2014

The hearing will be held May 19 in Washington, D.C. 10, OSHA issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing to extend the deadline for operator certification by three years to Nov. 10, 2017, and to extend the existing employer duties for the same period. The public had 30 days to submit comments on this issue.

Certification 40

Certification OSHA Schedule Washington 40

Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

The industry now employs the most Americans since May 2009 at 6.068 million. The shortage of skilled workers is not the only issue with housing’s recovery. The overall employment numbers are encouraging as well. In August the industry notched its eighth-straight month of job gains , adding 20,000 workers. Falling Wages.

Construction 247

Construction Industrial Housing Employment 247

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Business Facilities September / October 2017. The Rise of the Machines | The logistics industry has seen a major shortage of truck drivers over the past few years, but the rise of autonomous road transportation eventually may render this issue moot. advanced manufacturing operations. To subscribe to BF , visit this link.

New Mexico 40

New Mexico South Carolina Mississippi Albuquerque 40

Work Gearz

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Latex allergy or sensitivities may potentially be exacerbated by cornstarch powder. . The disadvantage of the technique is that powder-free gloves are more difficult to remove quickly and may reduce the hardness of the glove’s grip. . Here are some advantages of powdered and powder free gloves. . Pros of powdered gloves- .

Safety 52

Safety United States US Deals 52

Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

Also, the homeownership rate among young adults dropped 10% between 1960 and 2017, reflecting a shift toward renting, while, 64% of Millennial homeowners have some regrets about purchasing a home, with maintenance and hidden costs being the biggest culprits. These outlier homes may draw renters today, but over time the homes will age poorly.

Modeling 111

Modeling San Antonio Products Statistics 111

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2017

2017 PURPLE BOOK. The course covers the elements of JOC; task order scoping; task order proposal requesting, receiving, reviewing, evaluation, negotiation, and documentation; task order placement by ordering officers; key JOC management issues; and contract administration procedures under JOC. DPW JOB ORDER CONTRACTING ADVANCED.

Contract 100

Contract Negotiation Office Agreement 100

Best Practices Construction Law

JANUARY 25, 2018

While having nothing to do with Disney nor being a dad, there is a new law in Florida that went into effect on July 1, 2017 that governs the limitations period for actions other than to recover real property. Under the old law in Florida, this exact issue existed—there was confusion about when the limitations period began.

Florida 59

Florida Claims Construction Contract 59

Construction Junkie

JUNE 16, 2020

The podcast has been nominated for Best Construction Podcast every year since 2016 and even took home the top prize in 2017. Hosted by seasoned construction lawyer Alex Barthet, who is based in Florida, The Lien Zone Podcast is another one of our longest tenured shows to join our yearly competition.

Lien 52

Lien Zoning Legal Construction 52

DebunkTheBIM

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

million, a gain of 46 per cent, between 2014 and 2017.” The above paragraph may suggest this post has little to do with BIM, but under the surface, it has everything to do with BIM. Unfortunately, this is not a uniquely New Zealand issue – I have seen it happen around the world, although generally not to the same extremes.

Housing 48

Housing BIM Innovation Statistics 48