Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

This article outlines three important documents that you’ll need in order to start and run a profitable business. Although public liability insurance is not a legal requirement, it should be regarded as essential. Your business plan should also identify potential risks that could result in cash flow problems. Legal Documents.

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Construction Law

APRIL 2, 2024

The government’s own net zero carbon targets are at risk if the speed of delivery of investments isn’t increased. Legal terms explained Kyle Melville of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP explains what is meant by Scott Schedules. Guest editor Retentions – time to say goodbye?

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Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 3, 2017

In construction, there should be a written contract to transfer the risk when you are stuck between a rock and a hard place. In a recent article in the Journal of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers (2017 J.

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Construction Law

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Legal terms explained Our latest Legal Terms Explained series article from Georgia Di Salle of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP looks at Expert Evidence. Appeal court decision shows risks of bespoke contract terms Cheryl Ferguson of Dentons UK and Middle East LLP provides a round up of recent decisions relating to adjudication.

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Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 13, 2010

The unavoidable marriage between the green and construction industries is why our construction law practice has paid very close attention to green legal issues. The first ever conference focusing on the green industry’s legal issues is taking place this week in New Orleans, LA, Green Legal Matters.

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Construction Law

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Legal terms explained David Nitek and Noe Minamikata of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP explain what is meant by ‘hot-tubbing’. Insurance Contracts Works policies Insurance expert John D Wright of JD Risk Associates examines issues arising from Contracts Works Insurance policies.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Consider total cost of the project/program, including change orders, potential for legal disputes, and especially prior performance on similar projects. Assure that the relationships are mutually beneficial and based upon shared risk/reward. Link to Articles and Research Studies. Learn more? contact-form].

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ENR Construction

JULY 31, 2012

Legal Fallout Spreads from Trainor Glass Default. Monthly Subscription (Automatic Renewal) : Access all articles published on ENR.com for only $9.95/Month. Annual Subscription : Get ENR magazine for one year and access to all articles published on ENR.com, along with ENR daily news alerts and weekly newsletters for only $87.00/Year.

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Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

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. Risks to employees are a top priority for contractors, and threats to health and safety aren’t the only cause for concern.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 19, 2015

The growth since the data gathering for 2011 study has been significant with marijuana legalized for recreational use in four states and medicinal use in 19 states. Although non legal marijuana growing is hard to calculate, the association with high energy use has been accepted for decades.

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ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Contractors Should Beware of Recovery Risks. Description: Contractors face recovery risk when they take on too much work after they’ve depleted their staff, cash and other resources. Monthly Subscription (Automatic Renewal) : Access all articles published on ENR.com for only $9.95/Month. Risk management. Project Delivery.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

An administrative law judge has fired what may amount to a legal “shot across the bow” at OSHA, ruling that the agency has been overstepping its bounds on the issue of enterprise-wide abatement.

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Construction Law Monitor

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

Sometimes the best blog posts and legal articles are the simplest. Take, for example, a post from early October by Joshua Glazov on his Construction Law Today blog , where he simply cites a 1941 quote from US Supreme Court Justice Robert Jackson : The legal profession, like many another, tends to become over-professionalized.

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Levelset

JULY 5, 2022

There are several different types of property liens , which are legal claims against the property held by a debtor. EquiFax also provides three business scores: a payment index, a credit risk score, and a business failure score. 181 articles. Any legal financial-related data (judgments, liens, garnishments, etc.)

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 8, 2019

of this article without requiring an independent certification that the buildings have achieved the required standards.”. In fact, we gave our first legal opinion on a LEED certified public building in Maryland in 2002. Public school construction is a big deal in the state.

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Constructlaw

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Fire broke out, resulting in a loss that was paid by the owner’s builder’s risk insurance. The builder’s risk carriers — subrogated to the rights of the owner — then sued the prime contractor, its subcontractor, and sub-subcontractor for negligence. This case involved the restoration of an old building in New Orleans.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 26, 2019

In this civil engineering article, you will get the details about the role of a contractor and the liabilities of him. Focus on all legal and regulatory issues and requirements. Role Of A Contractor In Legal And Regulatory Issues The contractor also plays an important role in legal and regulatory issues.

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Lets Build

AUGUST 8, 2017

A quick search of “mental health in construction” and can you see countless construction related articles showing the heartbreaking statistics of workers who have either taken their lives or considered it. Low-skilled male construction workers had the greatest risk, at 3.7 – Nih.gov. times above the national average.”.

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Best Practices Construction Law

OCTOBER 1, 2012

Last week, ENR's Digital Wire highlighted an article in the Pittsburg Post-Gazette by Jon Schmitz about Pennsylvania's new law to boost private investment in public projects through PPPs. What are some of the most important legal aspects when looking at a public private partnership? U nderstand the different risks involved with PPPs.

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NH Construction Law

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Can the recipient of the notice – in legal parlance, an “account debtor” – ignore the lender’s demand and continue to pay his contractor or subcontractor? Not unless he is prepared to pay twice! Suffolk Construction Co. , 543, 553, 984 N.E.2d In the residential setting, this never happens.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

In this article, we’ll explain how completed operations coverage works, and how it protects contractors and subcontractors. It pays for repairs of damages to the surrounding property, as well as legal expenses incurred during a lawsuit. Learn more: The most common types of insurance policies in construction. Cost factors.

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cnstrctr

JULY 1, 2019

These reports should summarize the overall budget, potential change orders, cash flow, risks and more. Don’t worry we have you covered with this article on construction scheduling. Risk – this is one of our favourite parts. Identify any major risk items that are out on the project right now.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Here in this article we will discuss the dangers of not wearing PPE, so that even if you feel like avoiding wearing PPE, you remember this article and remember not to compromise on your safety. The first is the risk to all workers’ health and safety, and the second is the legal consequences if an accident occurs.

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BD+C

JUNE 14, 2023

This article will identify the primary causes of engineering failures, define proactive versus reactive maintenance, recognize the reasons for deferred maintenance, and identify the financial and safety risks related to deferred maintenance. In some cases, long-term deferred maintenance can result in catastrophic failure.

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Constructlaw

AUGUST 3, 2023

2] The court’s decision overruled two of its prior cases, holding that Article V of the New York Convention and Chapter 2 of the FAA provided the exclusive grounds for challenging the enforcement of a nondomestic arbitration award. [3] Hidroelectrica Santa Rita S.A. but involving a non-U.S. 2) purely domestic awards made within the U.S.

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Constructlaw

JUNE 30, 2021

This article summarizes the current landscape in Pennsylvania and California as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, and highlights important considerations for employers in the construction industry in relation to vaccines and navigating a post-mask mandate world. Navigating a Post-Mask World.

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Levelset

JUNE 29, 2022

In this article, we’ll look at the top 10 violations found during OSHA inspections in 2021, the cost of OSHA violations, and how to prevent them. This standard ( 1926.100 ) requires all employees to wear head protection anytime there is a risk of head injury from “impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns.”

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Construction Law Monitor

JUNE 9, 2014

In the legal and collection industry we call this document a demand letter, but in most other circles its simply known as an “attorney letter.” Neither of these two qualities exist in many legal offerings. At this juncture the sub can either do the work or risk the possibility of default. Related articles.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

In this article, we’ll explain additional insured endorsements, and how they work in construction. Among a number of other issues, insurance risk shifting is a concern for carriers. In addition, any other additional insured needs should be viewed as part of the company’s risk transfer program. What is an additional insured?

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Construction Law Monitor

JUNE 8, 2014

-->. In the legal and collection industry we call this document a demand letter, but in most other circles its simply known as an “attorney letter.” Neither of these two qualities exist in many legal offerings. At this juncture the sub can either do the work or risk the possibility of default. Related articles.

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Work Gearz

MAY 16, 2022

With the risk of workplace accidents and the fair share of daily trouble and hardships, construction workers do have to put up with a lot on a day to day basis. Since it is a legal requirement, the employer will have to ensure that the construction workers wear bright yellow.  Relax, we have got all the answers to your questions. 

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Levelset

APRIL 15, 2022

In this article, we’ll explain what an assignment of benefits is, and how the process works. 280 articles. It is not legal for a contractor to waive their right to file a lien via an agreement prior to performance.” . Remember that every state treats AOBs differently, and conflicting laws can create additional risk.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 17, 2012

Monthly Subscription (Automatic Renewal) : Access all articles published on ENR.com for only $9.95/Month. Annual Subscription : Get ENR magazine for one year and access to all articles published on ENR.com, along with ENR daily news alerts and weekly newsletters for only $87.00/Year. Risk management. Safety & Health.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JANUARY 20, 2014

For you non-lawyers, that’s a group (about 6,000) of geeky construction lawyers who get together three times a year for some of the best presentations on construction law, new technologies, risk management, financing, and many others hot topics.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 6, 2012

Monthly Subscription (Automatic Renewal) : Access all articles published on ENR.com for only $9.95/Month. Annual Subscription : Get ENR magazine for one year and access to all articles published on ENR.com, along with ENR daily news alerts and weekly newsletters for only $87.00/Year. Risk management. Safety & Health.

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ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Monthly Subscription (Automatic Renewal) : Access all articles published on ENR.com for only $9.95/Month. Annual Subscription : Get ENR magazine for one year and access to all articles published on ENR.com, along with ENR daily news alerts and weekly newsletters for only $87.00/Year. Risk management. Safety & Health.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 13, 2022

In this article, we’ll explain what contractors need to know about COIs, when they are needed, and how they work in construction. If you’re bidding on contract work, you will likely need a COI per terms of a legal agreement. This is because the nature of the specialty contractor relationship adds additional risk to the equation.

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