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Construction Company Contract Traps And The Advantages Of Legal Help

Contractor Bookkeeping

Depending on the type of contracting business you run, you could face laws regarding taxation, employment, product liability, premises liability, discrimination, health and safety, and various other regulations. That's why you need legal help.

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Phase l Environmental Site Assessment Standard Being Revised

Green Building Law Update

9601) and petroleum products.” Environmental Protection Agency as satisfying its All Appropriate Inquiry rule to obtain protections from liability under CERCLA, the federal Superfund law. Importantly, the ASTM E1527 is recognized by the U.S. Any exceptions to, or deletions from, this practice are described in Section [?]

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5 Safety Precautions For Multi-Level Construction Sites

Construction Marketing

Doing so promotes workers’ health and can increase your firm’s overall productivity. It also ensures you’re not spending money on hospital bills, treating injured workers, and legal liabilities. . They help simplify the work, thus enabling your workers to be more productive.

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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. A certified crane operator’s expertise can lead to smoother operations, faster project completion, and improved productivity.

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What Are the Legal Safeguards for Getting Back to Work?

Pro Builder

What Are the Legal Safeguards for Getting Back to Work? 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. Failing to handle absence requests properly could expose employers to liability under those laws. .

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Contractor Management and Prequalification: Why Are They Necessary?

Safety Services Company

It ensures that the involved parties meet quality standards and maintain consistency and reliability of products and services. Avoiding Legal Issues Hiring clients hire a licensed contractor to save themselves from legal liabilities and low-quality work.

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You Should Not Contract With Your Environmental Consultant

Green Building Law Update

The recommendation here is that in an environment of strict liability hazardous substance laws, from CERCLA and its state counterparts to local lead based paint codes, attorneys should be contracting with those undertaking hazardous substance investigations and the like. And it may be much more than that.