Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

But regular readers of this blog will know that we believe any business claiming “zero” anything is indefensible, fraught with risk and likely to lead to litigation. a lot less than zero risk) as a level of exposure that would cause no more than 1 extra case of cancer in 100,000 people over a 70 year lifetime.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

Define estimate’s purpose ■ Determine estimate’s purpose, required level of detail, and overall scope; ■ Determine who will receive the estimate Develop estimating plan ■ Determine the cost estimating team and develop its master schedule; ■ Determine who will do the independent cost estimate; ■ Outline the cost estimating approach; ■ Develop the estimate (..)

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 26, 2021

And we are incredibly excited about the prospects for our clients to maximize the opportunities ESG presents. Blog posts generally mirror issues that present on a daily basis in our own non-law and law practice with an eye on taking a reasoned risk to act on vision. Net Zero Pledges by Businesses are Fraught with Risk.

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Construction Law

DECEMBER 5, 2023

News Our regular news round up of construction law and procurement stories reports on two highly critical reports of government spending plans for schools and hospitals; and record fines being levied on a landlord and property management company for fire risks. Claims Building a case by extrapolation – should failure be the default?

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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. Risks to employees are a top priority for contractors, and threats to health and safety aren’t the only cause for concern. Work with your insurance provider.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The inherent business-breaking risk can even lead many subcontractors to refrain from bidding on projects if a general contractor or an owner has a reputation for slow payments. Increasing financial risk. High compliance risk. Moreover, manual payment processes also increase compliance risk. Why Payapps?

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

I am excited to be presenting a fast paced and fun one hour virtual program, “Environmental Social Governance (ESG) an Emergent and Fast Growing Area of the Law” for the Maryland State Bar Association, and Not just for lawyers, on December 14, 2021 at noon. Register today for the live virtual program. yes, this blog will continue).

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BD+C

AUGUST 28, 2023

Rebekah Schranck, AIA Contractors Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Architects Building Owners Construction Administration presents its fair share of challenges in the architectural industry, from managing clients' change of heart in the midst of construction to dealing with contractors that are reluctant to revise their work.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 9, 2018

Despite regulations, asbestos is still a real and present danger for construction workers. was put on hold when air quality inspectors found signs of asbestos and no evidence the developer hired a certified contractor to remove the toxic material, putting workers’ lives at risk. What’s So Dangerous About Asbestos?

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Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 1, 2012

You can learn best practices for documentation and record management in this 90-minute webinar — From Paper to Paperless: Controlling Construction Documentation, Improving Record Management and Identifying Risk in an Electronic Age. You will rarely find me advertising on this blog.

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Work Gearz

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Are There Specific Legal Safety Requirements for Construction Boots? The OSHA states in its 1910.136 requirement that the employer must ensure that employees wear protective boots if there is risk of foot injury. If you are not at risk on site for heavy falling or rolling materials, then you will not need boots with a safety toe.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 9, 2017

As a real proper owner, facilities management professional, or construction contractor, is important to review internal policies, procedures and controls with respect to your JOC Program and Estimating Construction Costs for Job Order Contracts : Are there areas of risk and/or compliance issues? Elimination of legal disputes.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 29, 2018

The growing construction economy does present an opportunity, however, to attract new talent to the industry. Legal experts offer several opinions about why compliance rates were so low, including confusion about the requirements and an expectation that the rule would change. Contractors are hiring.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 12, 2021

I am excited to be presenting a one hour virtual program, “ESG an Emergent and Fast Growing Area of the Law” Not just for lawyers, this Tuesday, December 14 at noon. Businesses making a net zero claim like, “we will be net zero by 2030” risk a charge that they are misleading consumers. Register today for the live virtual program.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 15, 2019

With 8 states that have approved the use of recreational marijuana and 18 states permitting the use of medical marijuana, it’s critical for companies operating in these areas to understand their legal responsibilities and how to deal with cannabis use at worksites. California. Massachusetts. Washington. Washington D.C.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 26, 2020

Plans must be presented and posted that make it easy for employees to view. In Minnesota, the state’s Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), in collaboration with the state’s Department of Health, have legal authority for determining COVID-19 preparedness plan compliance. All interactions should be treated as potential risks.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

I am excited to be presenting a fast paced and fun one hour virtual program, “Environmental Social Governance (ESG) an Emergent and Fast Growing Area of the Law” for the Maryland State Bar Association, and Not just for lawyers, on December 14, 2021 at noon. Register today for the live virtual program. It is a non-scope matter.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 19, 2021

In places where hazardous chemicals are present, respiratory protection is essential. The first is the risk to all workers’ health and safety, and the second is the legal consequences if an accident occurs. Workplace injuries can happen- Injury risk is substantially increased by poor PPE compliance. Conclusion.

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PSMJ Resources

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Good Project Management is Good Risk Management. Most risks are foreseeable and responsive to thoughtful project management. • Risk reduction by any means is usually superior to any management scheme. Agreements that are legal, effective, and achievable are even better. Business Presentations. New York Times.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 18, 2014

The White paper is legally not correct, but who would seek legal advice from architects (even a well respected architecture firm like Perkins+Will)? Susan Dorn, general counsel of the USGBC, Abbey Hopper, director of the Maryland Energy Administration, and others will be presenting with me. For details and to RSVP.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Information of Construction Risk Management. Construction risk management is a long steep process, in which we have to calculate the all-possible risk and determine the process by which we can reduce this type of risk. Where we identify, analyze the risks and work over them. What Is Construction Risk Management ?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Image from AU session presentation for “Data in the AEC Lifecycle: Using Data to Better Connect AECO Stakeholders” This Autodesk University session emphasizes the benefits of correctly using the enormous amount of data available to decision-makers and how to do so with a unified platform. Watch the full video > 7.

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Stok

MARCH 23, 2023

Last March, the SEC proposed new climate rules that would require registrants to report GHG emissions and climate related financial risks, among other metrics. While these trends may feel daunting, they also present substantial opportunity for environmental and financial impact.

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NH Construction Law

OCTOBER 30, 2022

The usual legal requirements for a valid contract – offer, acceptance and consideration – can all be present in this type of LOI. If such a disclaimer is present, the recipient could not reasonably believe that a contract is already in place. ’” International Business Machines Corp.

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Stok

JULY 29, 2018

Check the architect’s contract to see if costs for presentation material are an added fee. Presentation materials like high-resolution renderings can be a critical addition to your project. If your client uses outside counsel for legal review of lease and contracts, request a fee estimate to include in your budget.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Each community and asset in your portfolio requires diligence, legal paperwork, and closing documents. You also need to prepare key information about the assets that will be presented to bidders, who will then use that data to evaluate your business and populate their own cash flow and valuation models. Who is buying your company?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

This is a chance for everyone to get to know key stakeholders, breaking down siloes between procurement and legal, scheduling and management, and so forth. They’re the peanut butter and jelly of stakeholders, and it’s hard to make significant changes without them present. If any concerns come up, this a chance to address them.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Line item modifiers are also presented to further enhance data value. Focus upon shared/risk reward, shared/transparent/common information, mutual respect, best value, process, empowerment and continuous improvement. Initial and ongoing training and certification. Focus upon OUTCOMES, as measured by key performance indicators (KPIs).

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Liability insurance will help cover expenses for damage to someone else’s property and/or legal costs if another party decides to file a lawsuit. HVAC insurance costs trend toward the lower side in most cases, as this business typically presents a low risk to an insurance company. . Taking the next steps to get insured.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 17, 2021

The appellate court held that all essential terms of an express contract were present in the contractor’s proposal, despite the fact that there was not a time of performance. Avoid these type of disputes by having a clear roadmap of risk allocation through a clear construction contract. Here’s the goocher!

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 14, 2023

Typically, we see employees, partners, and sponsors presenting these, but there are lots of opportunities for you to show how you demonstrate the products to your internal and project teams. Technical Instruction This is the how. Product Demos These sessions are an opportunity to show how products can work for you.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 18, 2021

The first step is to track every part of the project to streamline reviewing legal terms and change orders, for example. Risk assessment is the fifth step and requires you to identify potential risks or liabilities that could arise in the future. Review legal requirements and ensure that all terms have been met.

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

The video highlights some of the same themes from from a presentation that I gave last week at the ARTBA National Convention in Memphis called Civil Integrated Management: New Technologies and Legal Risks , which you can download here.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JANUARY 20, 2014

For you non-lawyers, that’s a group (about 6,000) of geeky construction lawyers who get together three times a year for some of the best presentations on construction law, new technologies, risk management, financing, and many others hot topics.

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Constructlaw

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Halprin: At the risk of stating the obvious, the pan­demic has had a tremendous impact on filings. According to one study, there are presently more than 5,300 pandemic-related filings in the United States. In addition, the insolvency of an award debtor may present a real hurdle to the enforcement of any monetary arbitral award.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

The Nebraska-based lawyer, of course, writes about legal issues with a focus on Nebraska rules — but he has designed the blog/message so that it is relevant to readers far away from the state where he works. Some create greater risks of making the budget if we encounter changes, delays and impacts. Craig Martin.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 13, 2022

If you’re bidding on contract work, you will likely need a COI per terms of a legal agreement. This is because the nature of the specialty contractor relationship adds additional risk to the equation. In this article, we’ll explain what contractors need to know about COIs, when they are needed, and how they work in construction.

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