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LEED can Help Mitigate Legal Risks in ESG Disclosures

Green Building Law Update

This blog post highlights the legal risk associated with ESG disclosures and proffers that with green building practices companies can mitigate their legal risk while still being responsive to the trend of investor demands for more disclosure. Make no mistake, there is no U.S. Make no mistake, there is no U.S.

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Companies are Preparing for ESG Disclosure Rules

Green Building Law Update

There is legal risk associated with ESG disclosures and I have assisted companies for years in mitigating their liability while still being responsive to the trend of investor demands for these disclosures. case law underscores some of the risks that ESG disclosures may be actionable if found to be materially false or misleading.

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Construction quality management: Everything you need to know

Lets Build

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. Issues may arise around ownership and accountability, roles and responsibilities, tools and materials. A game of risk.

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Construction Law: March 2024

Construction Law

Editor Nick Barrett says a Public Accounts Committee report on HS2 provides little cheer to anyone hoping that the UK could somehow successfully deliver infrastructure investment on the scale highlighted recently as essential by the National Infrastructure Commission. Speed might however introduce commercial and legal risks, they warn.

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What Causes Construction Project Delays?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Rushing from project to project is inefficient, and risks cutting corners. In the back office, the accounting team sees the change updated in real time, and in the executive suite, the CFO or owner looking at real-time job costs can see changes approved changes reflected in the figures as they occur. Lack of Effective Communication.

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7 Ways to Improve Construction Site Safety

Levelset

In 2019, the construction industry accounted for about 20% of all work-related fatalities in the U.S. 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. 7 best practices to improve construction site safety.

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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

Levelset

Let’s take a look a subcontractor insurance: when it’s needed, what happens if a sub goes uninsured, and what policies subs can use to protect their businesses from risk. Losses like this don’t occur frequently, but you must plan for the small chance that an event like this may happen. Do subcontractors need insurance?