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Twists and Turbines — A New York Case Highlights an Owner’s Risk When Not Using Full-Wrap EPC Delivery

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CHA Consulting, Inc. , The New York State Thruway Authority (the owner) sued CHA Consulting, Inc. The owner argued that the statute should run from the date of its acceptance of the work and issuance of a final certificate. Two of the most notable risks are scope gaps, and as demonstrated in this case, liability gaps.

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You Need a Green Building Consultant (Who Speaks for the Trees)

Green Building Law Update

Whether that query is from a Fortune 1000 businesses or an architect, the answer is the same, have the owner engage an experienced green building consultant as early as possible in the project. My go to move is to recommend Lorax Partnerships based in Baltimore who are among the best of green building consultants we work with.

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A position is vacant for Assistant Staff Project Manager - Construction Materials Testing

Construction Cost Estimating

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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Supplier Vetting & Compliance

Safety Services Company

Insurance Certificates. The prequalification firm will review your certificates of insurance according to the review requirements of the owner client. Insurance Documents: General Liability, Automobile Liability, Limits, Workers’ Compensation, Experience Modification Rates, etc. Hiring a Safety Consultant.

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Different types of quantity surveyor in surveying field

Construction Cost Estimating

Consultant / Client Quantity Surveyor or PQS They perform a wide array of activities which range from cost planning, value management, feasibility studies, cost benefit analysis, life cycle costing, tendering, valuation, dispute resolution and cost estimating. Senior Quantity Surveyor –They take ownership as well as liability for the team.

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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020

Green Building Law Update

The bill also establishes liability protections for MDE and the State. It is unclear how this impacts State enforcement of these toxic groundwater contaminants through the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act as well as State liability? HB 619 Maryland law and regulations are today silent with regard to PFAS including PFOA.

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4 Practical Avetta FAQs for Suppliers

Safety Services Company

Insurance Management: Avetta ® collects, verifies, and provides your supplier insurance policy information – such as workers comp, general liability, automotive, transport, and more – to their clients so that they can make an informed hiring decision. Avetta ® certification and auditing is required by most of your hiring customers.

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