Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

IS YOUR BUSINESS EFFECTIVELY PRIORITIZING CONSTRUCTION RISK MANAGEMENT? Truth be told, every industry involves risk. Whether the project involves a multi-million-dollar office building or a three-story apartment complex, there are several risks that need to be considered in order to ensure the success of any construction project.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

How Well Does Your Business Prioritize Construction Risk Management? Truth be told, every industry involves risk. Whether the project involves a multi-million-dollar office building or a three-story apartment complex, there are several risks that need to be considered in order to ensure the success of any construction project.

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Risk Management Construction Safety 62

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a fabulous group attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a new non-law consulting firm. Thus, I have asked SEC staff to develop a proposal for climate risk disclosure requirements for the Commission’s consideration. yes, this blog will continue).

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Regulation Risk Sustainability Claims 156

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

Locally researched labor, material, equipment, and productivity data is essential in the devlopement of a credible construction cost estimate. ENR economic index, etc.) applied to a outdated cost estimate will introduce significant error. 3# Local Market – All cost data must be based upon local market conditions.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 25, 2021

9601) and petroleum products.” The initial draft includes: What purports to be an only modest change to REC definition is proposed, but this modification to that ultimate defined term risks negatively impacting the value of hundreds of millions of dollars of real estate each year. Importantly, the ASTM E1527 is recognized by the U.S.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

The errors and poor processes result in change orders, project delays, and legal disputes. 10% are due to equipment and/or materials delays, most off which could have been foreseen. 10% are due to site related productivity issues, most of which could have been foreseen. are all defined. are all defined.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 9, 2018

Though 42 percent of construction deaths involve falls , a surprising 17 percent are attributed to exposure to toxic materials like asbestos. It is estimated that more than one million construction workers are exposed to asbestos-containing materials every year. Asbestos products are typically harmless when left untouched and intact.

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Construction United States Safety Risk 130

BD+C

AUGUST 28, 2023

There's a fine balance to maintain in ensuring the client's satisfaction with the final product, advocating for their needs, and attempting to guide their decisions before construction begins.It Risk Mitigation As An Architect To mitigate risk, getting everything in writing is essential.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Insights from all this information could increase profit and productivity and reduce time, errors, and material waste. When an average of 35 percent of construction costs are spent on material waste and remedial work , tracking cost and performance makes all the difference. Risk management. Cost control.

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Risk Schedule Profitability Viewpoint 177

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Late payments and non-payments are, unfortunately, pivotal contributors to declining contractor productivity eventually, in some cases, leading to bankruptcy for many GCs and subcontractors. According to a 2023 subcontractor market report, 73% of subcontractors come out-of-pocket for materials before receiving payment from the GC or owner.

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Autodesk Cash Flow Construction Risk 87

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Who pays for damages caused by faulty work or materials? It covers the damages caused by faulty work, product failure, or other causes. It pays for repairs of damages to the surrounding property, as well as legal expenses incurred during a lawsuit. How long does coverage last? In this case, the contractor is not out any money.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 18, 2014

An environmental product declaration (EPD) is a method of quantifying the environmental impacts of a product in order to provide a sound basis for making decisions about the use of that product. As a threshold matter, EPDs have been a European construct in part to comply with the European Union Integrated Product Policy.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 11, 2016

This blog, created by a business that provides expert legal witnesses, needs to be written at the level that you would find value if you were a serious lawyer or litigant in a significant construction dispute. I’m not a lawyer, of course, and wouldn’t think of providing specific legal advice to anyone reading this blog.

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Legal Consulting Subcontracting Industrial 48

Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In this article, we’ll explore the most common jobsite safety risks — and what contractors can do to improve safety for all parties involved. . Common jobsite safety risks. Struck-by : Building materials being unloaded overhead by cranes or booms frequently result in struck-by incidents. Create a comprehensive site safety plan.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

When these solutions don’t talk to one another, it creates data silos and ultimately hinders productivity. . Now the firm’s engineers and detailers can optimize designs to reduce waste and improve project certainty—while boosting productivity in the process. . Let’s take a closer look at these integrations. . DocuSign .

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

Working with cloud-based, integrated construction software can keep everyone on the same page by providing equipment, materials and worker status visibility, project progress and productivity and timeline transparency — all in real time. Accurate estimating ensures there is always enough money for materials, wages, and more.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

However, some policies are so strict that they create potential legal issues. Such situations could include: Moving materials when more than one worker is involved. Transporting, loading or unloading materials with powered vehicles and another worker(s) is in the proximity of the load. Contact me if you have question.

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Safety OSHA Injury Feasibility 136

Stok

APRIL 12, 2023

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed new climate rules that would require registrants to report greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and climate-related financial risks, among other metrics. Larger companies with material value chain emissions (Scope 3) must also disclose these emissions as they are phased in over time.

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Regulation Inventory Risk Software 52

ENR Construction

JULY 31, 2012

Product Snapshot. Material Trends. Legal Fallout Spreads from Trainor Glass Default. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption. Economic Stimulus. Associations. Washington Observer. Economic Stimulus.

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Legal FAQ News Education 43

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Product Snapshot. Material Trends. Contractors Should Beware of Recovery Risks. Description: Contractors face recovery risk when they take on too much work after they’ve depleted their staff, cash and other resources. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge.

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Risk Engineering Contractors FAQ 48

Levelset

JUNE 3, 2022

PLI covers actual or liquidated damages arising from the following: Price escalations Subcontractor default Estimate mistakes Delay costs Low productivity Material delivery delays Unforeseen site conditions Bad weather. As with other insurance products, not every contractor will pay the same rate or have the same limits.

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Insurance Cash Flow Claims Contractors 52

Lets Build

AUGUST 4, 2023

This tool can provide visibility into your workflow and boost productivity, maximising your ROI. With the software, you can automate labour and material costs, standardise bids, and get accurate estimations based on previous costs and bids. This can boost productivity and secure your data.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 15, 2016

In a recent Construction Briefings article by Kathleen Harmon , the author breaks down loss of productivity claims based upon a claim of acceleration to overcome excusable delays, or a claim for cumulative impact of an owner’s changes project. Adverse weather is a significant cause of lost productivity on a construction project.

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Products Compensation Claims Schedule 48

Lets Build

AUGUST 4, 2023

This tool can provide visibility into your workflow and boost productivity, maximising your ROI. With the software, you can automate labour and material costs, standardise bids, and get accurate estimations based on previous costs and bids. This can boost productivity and secure your data.

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Software Software Construction Budgeting 78

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 14, 2015

Securities Act Rule 408 and Exchange Act Rule 12b-20 require a registrant to disclose, in addition to the information expressly required by Commission regulation, “such further material information, if any, as may be necessary to make the required statements, in light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading.”.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 14, 2015

Securities Act Rule 408 and Exchange Act Rule 12b-20 require a registrant to disclose, in addition to the information expressly required by Commission regulation, “such further material information, if any, as may be necessary to make the required statements, in light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading.”

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Regulation Commissioning Security Materials 120

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2017

The lack of robust, standardized processes and common, standardized information, combined with the excessive use of JOC consultants and limited market options, has been the primary reason for rampant waste and lack of productivity in certain sectors, especially State, County, and Local Government. Simplify project task management.

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Contract Life Cycle Renovating Management 100

Fieldwire

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Successful firms generally use a combination of electronic media, printed materials and networking to achieve that. Printed materials, such as brochures and business cards, while becoming less prevalent, still provide value when a potential customer asks for information in a face-to-face meeting. Clear Communication.

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Construction Law

JUNE 9, 2020

That means updating and reviewing risk assessments and ensuring that on site social distancing and hygiene requirements are supervised and complied with. The impact of these measures on productivity is going to be serious, and likely to be the source of arguments over time extensions and payment for many months, if not years, to come.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 21, 2018

will help identify and reduce the risk of damage in the event of a natural disaster, economic disruption, resource depletion or other crisis for buildings, homes, neighborhoods and infrastructure. criteria include acute hazard preparation and adaptation strategies along with chronic risk mitigation at the building and neighborhood scale.

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Guidelines Certification Green Defense 168

Work Gearz

AUGUST 6, 2022

Although they look quite similar, as both are slip-on boots made with similar materials, what distinguishes them from each other is their initial history.   This protects your toes and front of foot from any heavy machinery, materials, or sharp blades you may be working with.    Disadvantages of Rigger boots-.

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Safety Products Site Injury 52

Work Gearz

OCTOBER 3, 2021

Hence safety boots are a legal requirement at the workplace. . The electrical and thermal conductivity of alloys are quite high as compared to Steel and Composite materials. Alloy Toe Boots conducts heat as well and since electric sparks can generate a large amount of heat as well, there is a high risk of getting burnt. .

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Electrical Safety Products OSHA 52

Building Information Management

APRIL 6, 2016

Owner focus upon a BEST VALUE approach to facility management is required in order to maximize productivity and minimize waster. Shared risk/reward. Financial transparency (example – commerical unit price book, UPB – material, equipment, labor, productivity). Shared Risk/Reward. Continuous improvement.

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Renovating Change Orders Procurement Construction 40

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 21, 2018

will help identify and reduce the risk of damage in the event of a natural disaster, economic disruption, resource depletion or other crisis for buildings, homes, neighborhoods and infrastructure. criteria include acute hazard preparation and adaptation strategies along with chronic risk mitigation at the building and neighborhood scale.

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Guidelines Certification Green Drafting 180

Construction Marketing

APRIL 25, 2016

Ensure the entire team knows the objectives, risk, and expectations of a project. Benefits: Increased productivity and efficiency. Executives receive necessary information to manage projects and minimize risk. Benefit: Documentation builds your defense, but avoiding all together avoids costly legal fees. Avoid Litigation.

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Documentation Construction Software Software 120

Levelset

AUGUST 26, 2022

An endorsement materially changes the contract, so you’ll typically receive an update from your insurance carrier when you add one. In that case, the owners could legally seek damages from your company. Products and completed operations. Just as you look at exposures from your past work, you must also plan for future risk.

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Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

It alone sets the tone, assigns responsibilities and deliverables, determines levels of risk, and establishes timelines among other items. Standardized, Common Information for Costs, Materials, Equipment, Processes (i.e. Shared Risk/Reward. Enhanced productivity. Average procurement time. %/# and value of legal disputes.

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Construction Change Orders Procurement Legal 40