Construction Marketing

JUNE 20, 2022

In most cases, the contractor, subcontractor, or site owner will be held responsible. If the construction company fails to keep the site safe, they could face liability. Going through the legalities of such issues can be complex, so working with a personal injury attorney In Englewood would be a good starting point. .

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

On November 1, ASTM International revised its Phase l Environmental Site Assessment standard. Phase l Environmental Site Assessment Standard E1527-13 sunset eight years from its approval on November 6, 2013 and the new E1527-21 was as of last week published and now available for use, but. 9601) and petroleum products.”.

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Construction Law

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Legal challenges to the £950 million A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet road scheme have let to Skanska being paid an additional £24M by National Highways. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. See the panel to the right.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 31, 2021

The question de riguer in commercial real estate transactions is if PFAS is included in a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment? A peer reviewed study cited approvingly by the EPA describes 99.7% of Americans have a detectable PFAS in their blood! 9601) and petroleum products.”.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 26, 2021

Former naval shipyard plans next construction phase but site remediation and legal issues dog planned revamp of one-time Gulf Oil refinery.

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

More enticing are the low costs of the tools that lower the barrier for adopting these tech gadgets on site. Turner also states that it can be easy to get caught up in the “coolness” of these tools, but they also do offer real solutions to problems faced on sites. Real Time Location Systems. Virtual Reality.

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Construction Law

MAY 2, 2024

The long contested A57 Mottram Bypass has been given legal clearance to go ahead after a Judicial Review, held up by another challenge, ruled that the case against the scheme is now closed. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

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Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Unsafe practices on the site could lead to construction delays , legal fees to defend violations , and breach of contract if safety issues are non-compliant with contract terms. . 7 best practices to improve construction site safety. Create a comprehensive site safety plan. Make safety a priority.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 4, 2023

Legal & General is halting production at its modular homes factory in Yorkshire after the business racked-up losses of £174m since it was set-up seven years ago. As a start-up business with a significant fixed cost base, a strong and predictable site pipeline is required to make L&G Modular Homes a successful sustainable business.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

CERCLA was enacted in the wake of the discovery of toxic waste dumping such as Love Canal and Times Beach in the 1970s, The CERCLA process can be complex and toxic waste cleanup costs commonly run into the Millions of dollars, but the aim is the cleanup of toxic sites. Space Systems/Loral, et al , leaving that decision in place.

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Construction Law

APRIL 5, 2024

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has launched legal action to force the landlord of a Canary Wharf apartment complex to pay £20.5 To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. See the panel to the right.

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

You probably saw last month’s report about a major accident at a construction site in downtown Miami, Florida. This is a good reminder of the lessons to learn when investigating or handling an accident on a construction site. Make sure medical issues are resolved immediately and lock down the site for evidence preservation.

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The Constructor

JANUARY 26, 2020

The roles and responsibilities of contractors manifest themselves in various aspects of the project for instance project planning, management, monitoring, construction site safety, and legal issues. The contractor also appoint subcontractor, who […].

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Pro Builder

JULY 27, 2020

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. How the Coronavirus May Affect OSHA Compliance on Building Sites. Mon, 07/27/2020 - 12:57. Mike Beirne, Senior Editor.

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ENR Construction

JULY 16, 2020

Suit alleges Jacobs, others used 'junk science' in report to US Navy of disputed work but parties won't comment further; new moves in other TT legal actions.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Drones are turning up with increasing frequency on construction projects, taking videos of a project's progress, mapping for software programs, surveying, and monitoring. We've reminded you to register your drones or face a hefty fine. But, did you know drones used for commercial business have additional rules?

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Construction Law

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

National Highways expects to start construction of the Stonehenge Tunnel next year following failure of the latest legal challenge to the controversial project. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Drones are turning up with increasing frequency on construction projects, taking videos of a project's progress, mapping for software programs, surveying, and monitoring. We've reminded you to register your drones or face a hefty fine. But, did you know drones used for commercial business have additional rules?

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Avoiding Legal Issues Hiring clients hire a licensed contractor to save themselves from legal liabilities and low-quality work. In that case, the responsibility of dealing with workplace accidents or unsafe job sites will fall upon them, causing legal issues.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 18, 2020

New site owner and cleanup firm agrees to $193M contingency for cost increases, project delays and possible hidden contamination.

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Construction Law

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Our first issue of Construction Law print version will be landing on subscriber’s desks around now, with the usual blend of insight, analysis and news vital to anyone involved in the legal and contractural aspects of the industry.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 27, 2018

3D Printing is here on construction sites around the globe and it's delivering everything from concrete walls to welded bridges. Are the liability and risk reduction departments ready for it?

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Best Practices Construction Law

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Background: The contract in question, executed on July 9, 2013, was for the construction of an Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System site in Deveselu, Romania, with a firm, fixed-price amount of $134,211,592. (KBR) made material misrepresentations in its proposal, rendering the fully-performed contract void ab initio.

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 10, 2015

By Bruce Jervis The legal standard for a successful differing site condition claim is stated in a variety of ways. At its most fundamental level, however, it comes down to two questions:What representations did the contract documents make regarding physical site conditions?Was

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Hiring clients demand contractor compliance for cost savings and site safety. Staying compliant, including meeting internal standards, is crucial for legal requirements and stakeholder trust. Similarly, hiring clients will not prioritize companies with legal, security, and financial risks. Let’s dive into this option.

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Construction Law

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The City of Edinburgh Council has published its response to the Edinburgh Tram Inquiry and confirms that it is still considering what, if any, legal action to take against its employees or Arms Length External Organisations (ALEO) involved in the project.

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ENR Construction

MAY 14, 2020

Site work on the roughly 18-km, Denmark-Germany Femern crossing will start in January, after being delayed several months by the coronavirus and legal questions over financing of the $7.5-billion billion project.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

EPA’s direct final rule allowing the use of the new ASTM E1527-13 “Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process” to satisfy the requirements for conducting “all appropriate inquiries” to qualify for liability protections.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 13, 2015

Construction site cameras are becoming more common on a wider range of projects for various uses. Some are benefits to owners, others to general contractors and on-site managers and others to the marketing or legal teams. But are they worth the cost and the hassle?

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Construction Law

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Legal terms explained Our latest Legal Terms Explained series article from Georgia Di Salle of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP looks at Expert Evidence.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 18, 2023

Stockport Mayoral Development has signed up The English Cities Fund as its joint venture partner to develop an eight-acre site, known as Stockport 8, in the town centre. ECF is a strategic joint venture between Muse, Legal & General and the government’s housing and regeneration agency, Homes England.

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Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2022

Minimized risk of legal claims. Running a large construction business can put you at risk of legal trouble. If construction mistakes occur, for instance, you may find yourself liable—and as any construction executive knows, a lengthy, costly legal battle is never beneficial to business. Cost control and efficiency.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 13, 2017

First and foremost, the attorney-client privilege protects communications made in confidence by a client to its attorney in the attorney’s professional capacity for the purpose of obtaining legal advice. Some suggest that the role of legal counsel appears to morph into that of an environmental advisor.

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

You probably saw last month’s report about a second work-related fatality at the construction site of the San Francisco 49er’s new football stadium. Examples like this are good reminders of the lessons to learn when investigating or handling an accident on a construction site. These include: Prepare before the accident.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 17, 2022

Last month, a construction worker died as a storm swept through a construction site in Lebanon, Indiana. While there are legal implications related to pursuing a claim for additional time or money, there are also practical considerations for both job site and the workers when a severe weather event occurs.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

And from the legal standpoint, the pandemic has created its own slew of court issues. What I am going to tell you about is what I see everyday going on in the trenches, meaning in the courts where so much of the legal activity relating to foreclosures takes place. You didn't need me to tell you any of that.

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Pro Builder

MAY 26, 2022

ADUs and DADUs can be customized to any home site and, in many areas, are legally permitted on properties occupied by existing homes. Best of all, they provide affordable housing options to those who would otherwise be priced out of the housing market and forced into an equally volatile rental market. .

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