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The Impact of ASC 842 – The New Lease Standard Is Here

Construction Business Owner

The contractor’s focus should be on the impact the lease standard will have on the company, specifically bank and surety considerations, and the specific attributes such as embedded leases, related party leases, consolidation (when there is a variable interest entity), and how to apply the standard to these situations. Main Image.

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ESG is Not Just for Public Companies

Green Building Law Update

banking industry is signaling its willingness to consider ESG when underwriting lending. that is more than 125% of the planet’s gross domestic product in 2021) they will lend to main street businesses, at a profit, to fund business’ implementation of government climate change policy. ESG will no doubt make many on Main Street richer.

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Five Benefits of Inspection Reporting Software

Lets Build

For construction companies, it can also significantly increase profitability and maximise legal compliance. The 5 main benefits of inspection software. That’s especially valuable considering the overlapping rafts of regional, national, and global legalities any construction company has to navigate.

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The Seven Ages of a Business

Constructonomics

Investors and loans are the main sources of money – usually from friends, family, a day job and government grants. This is an exciting stage when the business exists as a legal entity – it’s providing goods or services to its first customers. Money tends to come from profits, banks and government grants. The start-up stage.

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How to reduce admin work and endless meetings in construction

Lets Build

First things first, it is necessary to take a closer look at how excessive admin work can hurt your project delivery leading to legal disputes and a siloed way of communication: Time wasted on unnecessary tasks and meetings. Without further ado, here are the five main points you need to keep in mind: 1. Use construction-specific tools.

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Lookahead planning: Do you have the right tools to stay on track?

Lets Build

The main purpose of lookahead planning is to help teams prepare the project’s goals and activities for the next three to six weeks. Just like that, construction projects might suffer serious delays opening the door to legal disputes and budget overruns. This is why seamless collaboration across the supply chain is key.

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Watch for Bank Shield Laws in Dealing with Lenders

Construction Lawyer

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. « Supreme Court Nominees Construction Decisions | Main. |

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