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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Points to Ponder: It is the contractor’s responsibility to create a work area and zone free from hazards that could cause injury or harm to persons or property. It is reasonable to expect that the general public assume these contractors doing the work are adequately protecting the public from serious injury or harm. December 2009.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

The company called us to come in and evaluate some of their work stations where they seemed to be getting the most injuries from repetitive motions. These tools are a little more expensive, however, if proven to help reduce employee discomfort and injuries, they would be an good investment. December 2009. November 2009.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

With every project, no matter how big or small, there is always risk – risk of injury, financial responsibility, or quality assurance. December 2009. November 2009. October 2009. September 2009. August 2009. April 2009. March 2009. February 2009. January 2009. document management.

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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

The benefits of strategic collaboration vs. traditional construction planning, procurement, and project delivery are well documented and partially listed below (Chan et al., construction industry – A taxonomic approach to the literature of the 2000-2009 decade. 2004; Black et al., 2000; Grajek et al., 2000; Gransberg et al.,

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

I am thankful that I did not sustain a life threatening injury, but I could have. December 2009. November 2009. October 2009. September 2009. August 2009. April 2009. March 2009. February 2009. January 2009. document management. It woke me up from my complacent place.

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constructionattorneyblog: New AIA documents and Arbitration

Construction Lawyer

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. The new AIA Documents and Arbitration - What Rules Apply?

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#122:  Construction Loan Disbursement Pitfalls

NH Construction Law

The economic loss rule, which generally precludes recovery in a negligence lawsuit absent personal injury or property damage and absent a special relationship between the parties (see Blog #29 ), will be an obstacle here. Don’t count on it. In Coachman Estates of Barrington, LLC v. REI Service Corporation , No. Very round.

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