CivilJungle

DECEMBER 27, 2020

What Is Retention in Construction? The meaning of term Retention in Construction can be described as a percentage of amounts that are certified as due to the contractor on an interim certificate, that is deducted from the amount due and retained by the client in construction related works.

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 25, 2023

Type “one hour forklift certification” into Google and you will see what I am talking about. A retail location, a warehouse, a steel manufacturing plant and a construction site are all very different applications. The sites are magnificently marketed, amazing graphics, sharp pictures and happy operators with certificates in hand.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 12, 2012

Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. « The Business of Construction Risk Management. Connecting in Construction » Green Construction & Construction Software. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |.

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Federal Construction Contracting Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

Department of Defense (DoD) published the much anticipated proposed rule for the revamped Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 The assessment must be completed before contract award and the certification of compliance is good for three years afterwards. On December 26, 2023, the U.S.

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Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 14, 2010

The LEED Certification process can be quite complex. Since I’m a lawyer, the LEED rating system begs this question: What happen is a project shoots for certification, and fails? Failure to achieve a desired certification or a specific green performance is often deemed a consequential damage. What are the damages?

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Construction Cost Estimating

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Quality Manager: The purpose of the quality managers is to make sure that the product or service that an organization renders is suitable for purpose, reliable and satisfies both external and internal requirements.

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Federal Construction Contracting Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

On November 4, 2021, the Department of Defense (DOD) announced it is revamping the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program. will have only three levels of certification rather than five, and they will align more closely with existing cybersecurity standards. did not allow for self-assessments. The DOD is implementing CMMC 2.0

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Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 5, 2018

Waukegan Steel, LLC , an employee brought a False Claims Act (FCA) against his employer for false billing and certification on a goverment project. The subcontractor was required to submit “fabrication quality control and weld inspection certificates” to the government before payment was issued. Jesse Sloan v. 3730(b).

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

There is no doubt that the newly announced LEED net zero certification program is aspirational. USGBC announced last week that it will be unveiling the Beta version of a new Net Zero Certification program at Greenbuild in November. Net Zero Carbon Emissions Certification: Projects must achieve a carbon balance of zero.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

With the maturation of the green building industrial complex it has become clear there is no more or additional liability associated with constructing a green building versus a similar non green structure. The architect’s website still highlights the project describing it as “designed to achieve LEED Platinum.”.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

LEED gave us the technologies and methodologies revolutionizing the way we construct and occupy buildings. LEED New Construction v2009 Silver Certified), include the “project name” used in the GBCI application as well as the GBCI ID Number. And there are other obligations associated with LEED that may survive closing (e.g.,

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 17, 2022

The proposed rules contain a “safe harbor” for liability for Scope 3 emissions disclosure. “LEED certification” is not sufficient to meet GHG requirements or other regulations (current and pending). Commissioner Peirce raised concerns about the efficacy of this safe harbor language. Change is difficult for everyone.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 8, 2015

CBF also contracted with Clark Construction Group, LLC as general contractor to oversee the construction, which spanned from 1999 into 2000. to apply the PolyClear 2000 treatment, and Permapost provided certificates to Weyerhaeuser verifying that the treatment had occurred. a then new, LEED low emitting material).

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 8, 2015

CBF also contracted with Clark Construction Group, LLC as general contractor to oversee the construction, which spanned from 1999 into 2000. to apply the PolyClear 2000 treatment, and Permapost provided certificates to Weyerhaeuser verifying that the treatment had occurred. a then new, LEED low emitting material).

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Liability Maryland Green Agreement 120

Levelset

OCTOBER 14, 2022

In this respect, general liability insurance or workers’ compensation could help cover those costs if an incident should occur. . Construction zones are busy areas where workers can get hurt. And while laws differ in each state, having insurance coverage might also be required to obtain a contractor’s license or certification.

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Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 24, 2016

An award-winning consulting firm that provides geotechnical engineering , construction materials testing and environmental and facilities consulting services and has been ranked as one of the top 100 engineering and environmental firms by ENR, is seeking an assistant staff project manager for construction materials testing.

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Constructlaw

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The owner argued that the statute should run from the date of its acceptance of the work and issuance of a final certificate. In conclusion — it is not uncommon for an owner to separately contract with the major players on a construction project, as opposed to entering a full-wrap EPC agreement, but such an arrangement presents certain risks.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 20, 2023

6 Easy Ways to Improve Construction Punch Lists At some point, no matter how much of a joy (or hell) it’s been, every project must come to an end. But as most steps in construction, it’s easier said than done. What Is a Construction Punch List? The construction punch list, also known as a snag list in the U.K.,

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Construction Software Software Budgeting 52

Best Practices Construction Law

JULY 29, 2015

There are multiple types of insurance coverage for the various risks on a construction project. general liability, builder’s risk, workers’ compensation, professional liability) over different periods of time, there may be a dispute as to which carrier covers the loss. Motorists Mutual Insurance Co. ,

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Construction Law

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Assessments can be procured from a number of independent bodies and certifications can often be achieved, but questions are increasingly being asked if some of them are worth the paper we would rather – for sustainability reasons – they weren’t written on.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

When they do, it’s not enough to simply watch it fade away through the rearview mirror; you have to make sure all the i’s have been dotted and the t’s have been crossed—and that means a construction punch list. But as most steps in construction, it’s easier said than done. What Is a Construction Punch List?

Construction 52

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Construction bids are critical to winning more work, so it pays to have a solid understanding of what they entail and what you can do to improve your bidding performance. . In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about construction bids. What is the Construction Bidding Process? Bid Solicitation.

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Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 17, 2018

Usually, quantity surveyors implement control over construction costs by making perfect measurement of the necessary work, the application of expert knowledge of costs and prices of work, labour, materials and plant required. Senior Quantity Surveyor –They take ownership as well as liability for the team.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 13, 2016

The referenced energy standard and modeling requirements in LEED 2009 will not change; buildings falling under the proposed change can use the same methodologies and referenced standards, but will need to earn additional points in order to achieve certification.

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Stok

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Regarding real estate specifically, the latest Global Status Report released by UNEP this week found that built environment energy consumption has increased beyond pre-pandemic peak levels by 2%, calling for an urgent increase in energy efficiency in both new construction and existing buildings.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 23, 2013

It can be beneficial for contractors, as well, as it caps their liability exposure and makes it known in advance. It is less common for contracts to liquidate the contractor’s daily damages for owner-caused delay.

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Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 30, 2014

Construction Safety Management and Engineering, the much cherished book edited by Darryl C.Hill, has produced its second edition. This book has extensive coverage on implementation of safety and healthy programme of the construction companies. The section – before work commence – is particularly helpful for the construction trainees.

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Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

If you’re the owner of a construction or trade business, chances are you’ve asked yourself what it takes to be successful in this field. But there are some key elements every construction business should have in place to ensure they stay on track and continue growing. You can also avoid costly mistakes in the future.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 7, 2020

HB 177 modifies dam safety laws related to the Maryland Department of the Environment’s authority to respond to an emergency situation related to a “water infrastructure asset,” defined as a reservoir, dam, or any other waterway construction. The bill also establishes liability protections for MDE and the State.

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Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 30, 2013

The contractor who is applying for the Home Improvement license needs to provide general liability insurance and show that the contractor or the registering entity is registered with the Louisiana Department of Revenue. The LSLBC will deliver the certificate of registration to the applicant who has been approved. Related articles.

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Pro Builder

JULY 27, 2020

Construction is an industry where general contractors regularly hire third parties, or subcontractors, to do the bulk of the on-site work, so home builders sometimes are deemed the primary contractor. Failing to handle absence requests properly could expose employers to liability under those laws. . Mike Beirne, Senior Editor.

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Construction Law Monitor

JULY 29, 2011

Venus Construction Corporation, et al., The Ebinger family hired Venus Construction to build their home. In 1997, the Ebingers moved into their home and obtained a certificate of occupancy. Six years later, the Ebingers decided to sue Venus for certain construction defects, like cracks in the wall, brick, and floors.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JULY 24, 2012

Contractor licensing is a specialized area of construction law that can have significant consequences to the parties involved. In other words, you must have a valid Certificate of Existence/Authorization.

Contractors 48

Contractors Bidding Tennessee Liability 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 30, 2014

The Seasoned Builder has processes in place for Bidding, tracking Certificate of Insurance , W9’s and making sure that a Specialty Contractor is paid only once for the work that is performed. This becomes a problem as tax liability is shared between partners. Our niche is Construction Accounting from the Builder (Spec.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 7, 2020

HB 177 modifies dam safety laws related to the Maryland Department of the Environment’s authority to respond to an emergency situation related to a “water infrastructure asset,” defined as a reservoir, dam, or any other waterway construction. The bill also establishes liability protections for MDE and the State.

Maryland 156

Maryland Commissioning Regulation Environment 156

Levelset

AUGUST 5, 2022

Construction insurance can be confusing. A Controlled Insurance Program (CIP), also called wrap-up or wrap insurance, is an insurance package designed to cover all liability and losses during an entire construction project, or across multiple projects. What is a Controlled Insurance Program (CIP)? CCIP vs. OCIP insurance.

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Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Insurance, liability, and workers’ compensation . Limited liability company (LLC) . Moreover, if you plan to open up a store, you’ll also need a Certificate of Occupancy. . Start with General Liability Insurance and the Workers’ Compensation Insurance. . Roofing equipment and materials. Labor costs.

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