Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 18, 2018

on safety policies, OSHA and regulatory compliance, contracts, disputes, and all areas where law and construction intersect. “To For employers, criminal liability for job site construction accidents is more and more a concern. The Group counsels clients throughout the U.S.

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Accidents Liability Safety Florida 48

Green Building Law Update

MARCH 13, 2016

Green Building Council has just announced that all new projects registering for LEED 2009 beginning on April 8, 2016 will need to satisfy increased minimum energy performance thresholds. even in this instance when the window will only be for those projects registered with GBCI through October 31, 2016).

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 30, 2019

The complaint avers multiple causes of action from breach of contract to fraudulent misrepresentation and negligent misrepresentation to violation of the Maryland Consumer Protection Act. However, maybe tellingly, no contracts are attached to the complaint?

Maryland 120

Maryland Housing Claims Green 120

FDR Safety

JUNE 27, 2017

The recordkeeping rule , put in place in May 2016 with an effective date of July 1 of this year, requires employers to electronically submit injury and illness forms to OSHA, which the agency said it would then publish on a searchable website open to the public.

OSHA 120

OSHA Injury Employment Regulation 120

Construction and Infrastructure Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

AB 1701 “does not prohibit a direct contractor or subcontractor at any tier from establishing by contract or enforcing any otherwise lawful remedies against a subcontractor it hires for liability created…” Accordingly, direct contractors across California should take a closer look at the terms of their agreements with subcontractors.

California 49

California Contractors Liability Employment 49

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 11, 2015

Rick Fedrizzi, USGBC CEO and founding chair, announced on October 29, 2014 that users will be able to register projects under the LEED 2009 rating system until October 31, 2016. even in this instance when the window will only be for those projects registered with GBCI from mid January, 2016 through October 31, 2016).

Green 120

Green Renovating Modeling Liability 120

NH Construction Law

JUNE 30, 2020

A few years back I blogged (#24) on the Spearin doctrine, which holds that adherence to government-imposed design specifications absolves the contractor from contract liability to the government when the finished product fails to perform as intended. Spearin does not address tort liability to third parties injured by defective designs.

Contractors 40

Contractors Liability United States Defense 40

Construction Law

AUGUST 1, 2022

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. KPMG admitted its liability for the acts of all the individuals and accepts that those acts amounted to misconduct. But weren’t.

Regulation 52

Regulation Inspections Accounting Legal 52

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

With the maturation of the green building industrial complex it has become clear there is no more or additional liability associated with constructing a green building versus a similar non green structure. The architect’s website still highlights the project describing it as “designed to achieve LEED Platinum.”.

Green 120

Green Claims Certification North Carolina 120

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 27, 2016

Murphy , (May 18, 2016), the Federal Circuit recently held that, for purposes of the six-year limitations period of the Contract Disputes Act (CDA), a contractor’s claim did not accrue when a terminated subcontractor stopped its work. For liability to be fixed, some injury must have occurred. million; and.

Claims 63

Claims Liability Contract Contractors 63

Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 12, 2016

Recently, the blog has not been updated frequently — and on checking, I discovered that we hadn’t received a nomination for this blog in the 2016 competition. Avoid owners who insist on oppressive contract terms, have a history of problem jobs, and/or just don’t seem to know what they’re doing.

North Carolina 48

North Carolina News Lien Construction 48

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 3, 2016

Today is the day to revise your contracts for sustainable projects. Moreover, owners will only be able to register projects under the LEED 2009 rating system until October 31, 2016 and thereafter all projects must register under LEED v4. Today, those AIA Sustainable Project Contract Documents are among the most used in the industry (.

Green 159

Green Contract AIA Drafting 159

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 2, 2016

In a recent review of contracts involving green building construction projects, less than 20% had properly drafted provisions addressing green building matters. 100 contracts involving green building construction projects were reviewed. 89% of the contracts were for projects pursuing LEED. 7% were pursuing the NGBS.

Drafting 120

Drafting Green Contract Documentation 120

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 3, 2016

Today is the day to revise your contracts for sustainable projects. Moreover, owners will only be able to register projects under the LEED 2009 rating system until October 31, 2016 and thereafter all projects must register under LEED v4. Today, those AIA Sustainable Project Contract Documents are among the most used in the industry (.

Green 120

Green Contract AIA Drafting 120

Revit OpEd

DECEMBER 22, 2017

Finally, the provision adds a transition rule for compensation that is provided pursuant to a written binding contract which was in effect on November 2, 2017. Under the transition rule, compensation provided pursuant to a contract that qualifies for the rule will not be subject to the changes made by the Tax Bill. Observations.

Employment 85

Employment Compensation Agreement Income 85

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 12, 2016

By Business Facilities Editorial Staff From the March/April 2016 Issue. Our 2016 awards include recognition for the locations that have led the way in smart-grid modernization, innovative funding for infrastructure projects, renewable energy breakthroughs and new tools for supporting startups and entrepreneurs. Plenary Group USA Ltd.

Indiana 40

Indiana New York New Jersey Wisconsin 40

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 3, 2017

The European Union has gone in another direction with the 2016 General Data Protection Regulation , applicable as of May 2018, updating and modernizing the principles enshrined in the 1995 Data Protection Directive which guarantee individual privacy rights in one’s personal data including “the right to be forgotten.”

Green 120

Green Risk Claims Drafting 120

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 24, 2016

In the event of a default, the liability is a property tax lien collected by the local government with the priority associated with other real property tax liens, so existing mortgage holder consent is required. Commercial PACE programs are still very new. There are now lenders eager to provide the upfront capital for PACE programs.

Lien 120

Lien Finance Commercial DC 120

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Additional construction will continue into 2016 and the plant is anticipated to begin commercial production in 2018. This is especially true with the sites that are owned by local government units as they have generally completed the environmental review which then ends environmental liability for future users and property owners.

Site 49

Site Iowa Tennessee Georgia 49

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

If a business entity invests in a qualifying project that meets certain requirements and is approved by the Alabama Department of Revenue, and maintains minimum annual requirements, the company may receive an annual credit against its income tax liability generated from the qualifying project.

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 8, 2016

For FY16 (July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016) EDD has received an appropriation of $50 million in LEDA CO. The credit may be applied against the taxpayer’s gross receipts tax liability or compensating tax liability. LEDA funds are provided on a reimbursable basis only. Department of Defense.

New Mexico 40

New Mexico Compensation Income Railroad 40

Business Facilities

AUGUST 20, 2014

billion in capital investment, a 101 percent increase over $900 million in capital investment in 2010; and created 864 new jobs, a 70 percent increase over 11,398 new jobs contracted in 2010. The M-1 Rail line is expected to open mid-2016. WEDC: OPERATING AT THE SPEED OF TODAY’S BUSINESS.

Florida 68

Florida Michigan Wisconsin New York 68

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 21, 2014

It is a credit of five percent of the capital costs of a qualifying project, to be applied to the Alabama income tax liability or financial institution excise tax generated by the project income, each year for 20 years. The credit is 20 percent of the actual costs limited to the employer’s income tax liability.

Income 75

Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JULY 11, 2014

Qualified employers: Must have made more than 50% of its sales to persons outside New Mexico during the most recent 12 months of the employer’s modified combined tax liability reporting periods ending prior to claiming this credit. The credit may be applied against the taxpayer’s gross receipts tax liability or compensating tax liability.

New Mexico 40

New Mexico Compensation Income Finance 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

SMUD is setting aggressive goals for renewable energy production, including 125 megawatts of customer-sited, net-metered solar power by 2016. These decisions are facilitating contract opportunities, attracting new industries and companies to the greater Sacramento area, and encouraging the expansion of existing companies.

California 47

California Sacramento Zoning Los Angeles 47

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 8, 2016

The loan requires a down payment of at least 15% of the contract amount prior to shipment and a signed promissory note for the balance. Total credits are limited to $2 million in any per calendar year for 2013-2015 and $500,000 per calendar year for 2016 and 2017. Community financial institutions may participate in the loans.

North Dakota 40

North Dakota Income Finance Equipment 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

OCTOBER 18, 2012

Available to businesses of all sizes and a wide variety of industries, these incentives benefit business in many ways, including reduction or elimination of property, payroll, income and/or sales tax liability; customized job training; and special financing, grants and loans. defense contracts. and Mutual of Omaha.

Omaha 76

Omaha Mobility Georgia Arkansas 76