Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Mistakes can be expensive in the construction business, and as an entrepreneur, although you'll know many of the regulations that apply to your business, there are so many that you can't possibly remember all of them. That's why you need legal help.

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Legal Contract Discrimination Liability 109

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

Levelset

OCTOBER 31, 2022

In construction, environmental regulations generally focus on stormwater, waste disposal, hazardous waste handling, and air quality. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). However, certain jobsites may fall under EPCRA regulations. Learn more: Construction & The Law. Under 42 U.S.C.

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Construction Law

AUGUST 1, 2022

It could have been worse, as KPMG was given a ‘discount’ of some £6 Million for cooperating with the regulator’s inquiry. The false information was supplied to the regulator when it was carrying out an audit quality review (AQR) on KPMG’s 2016 audit of Carillion and an audit in 2014 of Regenersis, an IT outsourcer.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Two separate regulations were “laid before Parliament by Command of Her Majesty and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament”. These new laws are the Companies (Strategic Report) (Climate-related Financial Disclosure) Regulations 2022 and the Limited Liability Partnerships (Climate-related Financial Disclosure) Regulations 2022.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 19, 2023

A solid commitment to safety can help reduce legal liabilities resulting from accidents or non-compliance with safety regulations. Certifications exhibit adherence to industry standards and regulations, such as those set by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 25, 2021

Environmental Protection Agency as satisfying its All Appropriate Inquiry rule to obtain protections from liability under CERCLA, the federal Superfund law. 9601) and petroleum products.” Importantly, the ASTM E1527 is recognized by the U.S. This new text only exacerbates a prior bad word choice.

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Site Drafting United States Regulation 296

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 17, 2019

Adverse health impacts from PFOA are being policed by the marketplace and enforced by the rule of law through these common law state tort liability suits. there are no federal drinking water nor other regulatory standards for PFOA; although there are more than two dozen bills pending in Congress that portent to regulate this space.

Liability 120

Liability Regulation Products Environment 120

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. For this reason, contractor management and prequalification are an essential part of contractor vetting: they protect hiring clients from liabilities and severe reputational damages.

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Management Contractors Safety OSHA 115

Construction Business Owner

JULY 19, 2016

Many projects assisted with public funds or programs are subject to a myriad of federal, state and local laws and regulations among them, prevailing wage (PW) and reporting requirements. When undertaking a PW project, you assume PW obligations, responsibilities and liabilities.

Defense 120

Defense Liability Regulation Risk 120

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Environmental Protection Agency as satisfying its All Appropriate Inquiry rule to obtain protections from liability under CERCLA, the federal Superfund law, something that is expected to happen by rulemaking at some point in 2022. Liability from old dry cleaners in retail sites that are beyond the boundaries of the “subject property” (.

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Site Liability United States Green 156

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 26, 2020

A group of 98 landowners sued Atlantic Richfield in Montana state court for common law nuisance, trespass, and strict liability, seeking restoration damages, which Montana law requires to be spent on property rehabilitation. Among the reasons this is a significant decision is the impact on widely utilized state Brownfields programs.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 30, 2020

The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA, commonly referred to as Superfund), 42 U.S.C. provides an important liability protection, including from cleanup costs, for parties who qualify as bona fide prospective purchasers (BFPPs). 9601 et seq., 9601 et seq.,

Site 156

Site Liability Leases Defense 156

BD+C

MAY 17, 2021

It carries the power of federal regulation and can shield engineers from liability when someone is hurt or killed. The latest version of The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) is drawing heavy criticism for failing to consider non-automotive road users.

Liability 52

Liability Roads Drawings Regulation 52

Construction Law Monitor

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

This is a very heavily regulated industry, with complex deals and transactions happening daily. The actual business of running a convenient store can be done in the standard ways by either a corporation (Inc) or a limited liability company (LLC). All of these aspects are heavily regulated by both local and state government.

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Regulation Industrial Louisiana Leases 51

Construction Law

APRIL 2, 2024

Legislation state of play table Our regular update on the progress of regulations and legislation affecting construction and procurement compiled by Alignment Media. CL guides Limitation on liability Our latest Construction Law Guides series article from Claire Turnbull of DLA Piper looks at limitations on liability.

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Construction Liability Risk Contract 52

Construction Law Monitor

DECEMBER 17, 2012

Yet many business owners resist mandatory workplace inspections and tighter safety regulations imposed by OSHA. Conventional wisdom claims that safety testing and workplace regulations, such as those imposed represent a job-killing financial drain on businesses. Reduced Employer Liability. percent in injury claims.

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OSHA Liability Employment Inspections 59

Construction Law Monitor

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

This is a very heavily regulated industry, with complex deals and transactions happening daily. The actual business of running a convenience store can be done in the standard ways by either a corporation (Inc) or a limited liability company (LLC). All of these aspects are heavily regulated by both local and state government.

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Regulation Louisiana Industrial Leases 44

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 25, 2020

By way of background, a Phase I environmental site assessment is the process of evaluating a property’s environmental conditions and assessing potential liability for contamination. History says, ‘see you later.’”.

Liability 156

Liability Site Environment Commercial 156

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 31, 2021

Additionally, there are a limited number of places where PFAS is regulated as state hazardous substance, like Michigan where should likely be included in a Phase I. 9601) and petroleum products.”. a substance defined as a hazardous substance pursuant to CERCLA 42 U.S.C.§9601(14), But what would the seller and buyer do if PFAS was detected?

Site 156

Site Commercial United States Regulation 156

FDR Safety

JUNE 27, 2017

This move on the recordkeeping rule by OSHA is the latest in a series of actions by the administration to roll back OSHA-related regulations. Earlier this year, the President signed a measure to eliminate a regulation that would have required firms bidding on government contracts to disclose past safety and labor law violations.

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OSHA Injury Employment Regulation 120

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 1, 2014

” In the guidance that accompanied the new regulation, EPA made clear that persons conducting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments “may” [i.e., ” That is, while the earlier regulation would have permitted more than one Phase I standard, EPA has now advised that the standard in use since 2006 will be withdrawn.

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Regulation Liability Site Permits 120

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 7, 2020

Maryland has been described as having more pages of environmental statutes and regulations on a per capita basis than any other state. The bill also establishes liability protections for MDE and the State. HB 619 Maryland law and regulations are today silent with regard to PFAS including PFOA.

Maryland 156

Maryland Commissioning Regulation Environment 156

Lets Build

DECEMBER 2, 2022

It’s a curious paradox that few industries are as tightly regulated and controlled as the construction sector, yet at the same time, few industries are as vulnerable to unexpected events. From ambient weather to subcontractor failures, construction projects can be derailed in numerous ways. Maintaining standards at every stage.

Management 156

Management Construction Risk Cash Flow 156

Pro Builder

JULY 6, 2021

During the first quarter of 2021, the value of real estate assets increased faster than real estate liabilities. On the liabilities side of the real estate balance sheet, home mortgages rose by $120 billion during the first three months of 2021 to $11.04 Regulations. bolstered by nationwide home price appreciation—rose to $33.78

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OSHA NAHB Construction Liability 98

Construction Law

MAY 2, 2024

Legislation state of play table Our regular update on the progress of regulations and legislation affecting construction and procurement compiled by Alignment Media. Guest Editor Barry Hembling of Watson Farley & Williams LLP asks whether the updates are keeping pace with fast moving developments in construction law?

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Construction Legal Cash Flow Insurance 52

Construction Law

MARCH 1, 2024

News Our regular news round up includes a call from insurance companies for pilot projects to find investment models for green infrastructure; failure of another legal challenge to the Stonehenge project; and a warning that the new Building Safety Regulator is looking for a high profile prosecution to make a point.

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Insurance Claims Safety Legal 40

BD+C

JULY 10, 2014

Currently, companies that want to build on land that might have existing chemical contamination must first conduct an assessment using an American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) protocol or risk liability for a cleanup under the federal Superfund law. Regulations Codes and Standards'

Site 71

Site Liability Regulation Risk 71

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 7, 2020

Maryland has been described as having more pages of environmental statutes and regulations on a per capita basis than any other state. The bill also establishes liability protections for MDE and the State. HB 619 Maryland law and regulations are today silent with regard to PFAS including PFOA.

Maryland 156

Maryland Commissioning Regulation Environment 156

ENR Construction

MAY 22, 2019

Two environmental groups are calling on the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate and require the cleanup of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and list them as hazardous substances under the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act.

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Compensation Liability Regulation 28

NH Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

For the first time in 40 years, the regulations implementing the prevailing wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act have been updated, effective October 23, 2023. The new regulation changes several definitions in a way which expands the scope of the Act. Whether the new regulations will increase construction costs remains to be seen.

Regulation 40

Regulation Contractors Contract Site 40

Wolgast Corporation

JULY 24, 2023

Roadway access – this information will be necessary if you are creating a drive from a road that MDOT regulates. Not having a property survey could create a liability for you as you’re accepting unknown conditions of your property. Maybe having that location is worth it to him, but at least he knows what he is facing.

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Sewer Site Liability Risk 78

Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

This month’s quiz covers health and safety regulations on the job site. Safety compliance not only helps protect employees, it can reduce liability insurance, help prevent downtime, and help avoid serious fines from H&S inspectors. read more.

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Safety Liability Insurance Regulation 40

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

f) “Job order contractor” – a licensed, bonded, and general liability insured contractor awarded a job order contract. (g) j) “Project labor agreement” – an agreement that meets the requirements of applicable regulations. (k)

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Organization Contract Liability Contractors 100

Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2021

People are your most valuable resource, and industrial health strategies should be designed to see your employees’ home safe, not just protect the company from liability. “I Sometimes workers can be resentful of rule enforcers, and sometimes people can be overbearing in the name of making sure no one is flouting regulations.

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Safety Organization Plans Indiana 121

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Army Job Order Contracting per GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, ARMY FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION SUPPLEMENT ( AFARS ) Subpart 5117.90 – Job Order Contracts 5117.9000 Scope of subpart. 1 Revised August 4, 2022 5117.9004 DOD FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION SUPPLEMENT 5117.9004 Procedures.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 13, 2019

And such creates potential liability for companies making ESG disclosures; if not also some silly results, including maybe the most ridiculed, when last year a major U.S. Without any of those three, much, if not most, of the ESG information in the market is at best misinformation. The failure of H.R.4329,

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DC Sustainability Risk Liability 120