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Construction Contracts – What is My Scope of Work?

Construction Law Monitor

Surprisingly, people on all ends of the contracting process don’t always understand the importance of the words chosen in their agreement. Without it, it would be impossible to determine where a contractor’s liability begins or ends. The short answer: liability. ” It is the basis of your contract.

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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

Levelset

The Clean Water Act (CWA) established guidelines for discharge of pollutants into water within the U.S. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). A construction company that is considered a PRP will need to negotiate a settlement agreement with the EPA. Clean Water Act. Under 42 U.S.C.

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Construction Lawyer - Untitled Article

Construction Lawyer

. Professional liability is often based on the concept of “standard of care.” If required to agree to a heightened standard, the compensation should be adjusted upward to account for the increased liability exposure. These were the standard of care provisions in the contract: 2.1.3 any other applicable code[.].

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Implementing a workplace disciplinary program

Safety Services Company

COMPANY LIABILITY. You have clear guidelines for what it expected of you, and what the consequences are for not adhering to those guidelines. Of course it would be easy to skim over the program and sign the agreement, but it’s in your best interest to familiarize yourself with all of its elements so you know what to expect.

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Implementing a workplace disciplinary program

Safety Services Company

COMPANY LIABILITY The top priority of any business is to maintain a safe and healthful workplace for its employees. Of course it would be easy to skim over the program and sign the agreement, but it’s in your best interest to familiarize yourself with all of its elements so you know what to expect. Just under that is the bottom line.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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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.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

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.

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