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Phase l Environmental Site Assessment Standard Being Revised

Green Building Law Update

The initial draft includes: What purports to be an only modest change to REC definition is proposed, but this modification to that ultimate defined term risks negatively impacting the value of hundreds of millions of dollars of real estate each year. 9601) and petroleum products.” Importantly, the ASTM E1527 is recognized by the U.S.

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Updated Phase l Environmental Site Assessment is Published But.

Green Building Law Update

Some believe this tying of the consideration to “current” standards, as opposed to the regulator determination at the time the tank was closed, creates a Faustian bargain for the environmental professional, and will greatly limit the supremely valuable designation of HRECS. 9601) and petroleum products.”. It is a non-scope matter.

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#67:  Paying Your Subcontractor's Employees

NH Construction Law

Similarly, New Hampshire law provides that if a subcontractor doesn’t pay amounts owed to its employees under workers’ compensation laws, the general contractor must cover those as well. But hey, who ever said that general contracting was risk-free? RSA 275:46. RSA 281-A:18.

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Labour Contract Vs Material Contract - Which Contract is Better for Constructing your House?

Civil Lead

Workmanship - Both workmanship and quality materials are the responsibility of the contractor and hence in case of poor workmanship the owner can reject the work without any compensation. Bulk buying and his capacity on account of technical knowledge to bargain with the suppliers. A long-standing relationship with the suppliers.