Green Building Law Update

MAY 17, 2012

The policy unnecessarily increases risks for government contractors. The Department of Defense has proposed a green building code in order to streamline the process of applying for LEED certification. The contractor will still have to compile separate documentation for a contracting officer and a GBCI reviewing authority.

Green 120

Green Risk Certification Contract 120

Levelset

OCTOBER 13, 2022

A certificate of insurance (COI) is a valid form used to prove that you carry the appropriate insurance policy. Why a certificate of insurance matters. Even though a COI may expire, tracking those certificates still holds value. The actual insurance policy issued by the career is a much lengthier and more detailed document.

Insurance 52

Insurance Certification Contractors Liability 52

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Businesses have to analyze and assess multiple suppliers to find the most compatible ones, and they often require their vendors to have certain licenses, qualifications, and certifications. Unlicensed contractors do not have the necessary documentation to prove their skills.

Management 110

Management Contractors Safety OSHA 110

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 8, 2019

of this article without requiring an independent certification that the buildings have achieved the required standards.”. The architect or engineer of record shall indicate in the construction documents, the selected high-performance rating system used for design and construction with which, the project is compliant.

Maryland 240

Maryland Green Guidelines Certification 240

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 21, 2018

The Green Business Certification Inc.’s will help identify and reduce the risk of damage in the event of a natural disaster, economic disruption, resource depletion or other crisis for buildings, homes, neighborhoods and infrastructure. is similar to LEED in format with certification by GBCI based on a point system.

Guidelines 180

Guidelines Certification Green Drafting 180

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 Level 3 protection will require the highest level of protection against the risk that DoD terms “Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs).” On December 26, 2023, the U.S.

Certification 52

Certification Security Contract Defense 52

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 21, 2018

The Green Business Certification Inc.’s will help identify and reduce the risk of damage in the event of a natural disaster, economic disruption, resource depletion or other crisis for buildings, homes, neighborhoods and infrastructure. is similar to LEED in format with certification by GBCI based on a point system.

Guidelines 168

Guidelines Certification Green Defense 168

Stok

APRIL 23, 2018

Building Energy Modeling (BEM) is often only used for green building certifications or to show compliance to building codes or standards. The construction industry involves a lot of financial risk and uncertainty, which project teams have to reduce by increasing the certainty of outcomes. BEM Basics: Predicting Performance.

Certification 40

Certification Modeling Finance Design 40

Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Contractor prequalifications are third-party audits and certifications that serve as proof of skill, dedication to maintaining safe working conditions, and adherence to regulations like OSHA. To get through the ISNetworld® approval stage, you must complete an application, gather the necessary documents, submit them, etc.

Management 89

Management Contractors Safety Certification 89

Construction Specifier

APRIL 27, 2023

Health risks and effects Exposure to airborne mold can have varying effects on building occupants, depending on their individual sensitivities. Those who are affected may have an increased risk for respiratory symptoms, asthma, and respiratory infections in some individuals.

Guidelines 52

Guidelines Risk Documentation Inspections 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Billy streamlines the collection and verification of compliance documents, such as Certificates of Insurance, business licenses, and certified payroll. Herolapse is used by construction firms to monitor, record, and document progress and safety on the construction site.

Autodesk 118

Autodesk BIM Visualization Construction 118

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 26, 2022

It lies in its ability to proactively identify risk and thereby reduce safety issues before they even have the chance to occur. . So how do you reduce risk in a setting that many might describe as inherently risky? They can also affect productivity rates, hurt morale, and put your firm at financial risk. .

Safety 98

Safety Innovation Construction Risk 98

Construction Marketing

MAY 19, 2021

Before starting a construction project , you should train workers operating in medium and high-risk areas on safety measures and standards. Additionally, this class of workers should be registered by appropriate certification agencies and have proof of work experience. Training your employees on safety measures and equipment.

Construction 175

Construction Safety Guidelines Employment 175

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Contract Documents. Coverage Limits, Insurance Certificates. Builders Risk. Specifications Drawings and Other Documents. 4.005 Design Requirements and Design Documentation. Discrepancies and Contract Document Review. Ownership and Use of Drawings, Specifications and Other Documents. Builders Risk.

Contract 100

Contract Bidding Documentation Drawings 100

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?

Certification 75

Certification Green Legal Contract 75

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 17, 2022

Much like shipbuilding, the process involves a series of documenting, scheduling, and testing processes. These standards were created by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) over 15 years ago to promote practices focused on sustainability, and commissioning is an important part of the LEED certification process. .

Commissioning 84

Commissioning Documentation Autodesk Change Orders 84

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Mitigate Legal Risks and Encourage Adherence to Regulatory Requirements You are required to track multiple things to maintain compliance and save yourself from any legal issues. Similarly, hiring clients will not prioritize companies with legal, security, and financial risks. leading to a breach of contract with the potential client.

Management 71

Management Contractors Legal Safety 71

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 24, 2023

Cost Management | New Custom Approval Workflow Response Due Option* To eliminate the risk of response due dates occurring over the weekend, users can now choose Workday(s) as an option when setting custom approval workflow response due dates. Document templates are updated to pull this within generated documentation.

Autodesk 111

Autodesk BIM Construction Visualization 111

ProcurementExpress.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Do you know if any of your projects are at risk? A huge topic of discussion in the Construction Industry consistently, is the scope of financial risk on a construction project. Why do these financial risks take place. How to reduce your projects risk. An inexperienced project team. Improper planning.

Risk 52

Risk Construction Plans Structural Engineering 52

Job Order Contracting

MAY 9, 2017

As a real proper owner, facilities management professional, or construction contractor, is important to review internal policies, procedures and controls with respect to your JOC Program and Estimating Construction Costs for Job Order Contracts : Are there areas of risk and/or compliance issues? A low change order rate 5%-16% or lower.

Estimating 100

Estimating Contract Change Orders Construction 100

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 12, 2012

« The Business of Construction Risk Management. You need to be a certified LEED contractor, which means you’ll need to study for and take the certification test. LEED Certification and Construction Software. So what exactly does getting LEED certification have to do with business management or even construction software?

Construction 120

Construction Certification Green Software 120

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 23, 2015

A listing of potential JOC documents and document templates and associated reporting requirements provides some insight as to what goes in to setting up, or standing up a JOC program. The following is a listing of JOC documents/document template that conceivably might be involved. Certificate of Insurance.

Contract 40

Contract Certification Documentation Bidding 40

ProcurementExpress.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Do you know if any of your projects are at risk? A huge topic of discussion in the Construction Industry consistently, is the scope of financial risk on a construction project. Why do these financial risks take place. How to reduce your projects risk. An inexperienced project team. Improper planning.

Risk 40

Risk Construction Plans Structural Engineering 40

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 23, 2018

Hire forward-thinking, open-minded folks ready to try new things and take calculated risks? This means that project managers often don’t know, or are not always familiar with, the workers on their projects—their skillsets, their personalities and work habits, their certifications and insurance documentation, etc.

Project Management 166

Project Management Management Software Software 166

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 3, 2022

Construction documents help keep your projects organized and guide the construction process from start to finish. Having access to these construction documents puts information into the hands of the right people at the right time, so decisions can be made quickly and action can be taken to finish projects on time and within scope. .

Documentation 98

Documentation Construction Schedule Permits 98

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 11, 2019

When you log into your ViewpointOne experience through Viewpoint Team , the web-based, collaborative document and project management solution that ties together the field and office, you’ll see a list of the projects you’re involved with. Here’s how: Information at Your Fingertips – Online or Offline.

Mobility 130

Mobility Viewpoint Drawings Equipment 130

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Let’s take a look a subcontractor insurance: when it’s needed, what happens if a sub goes uninsured, and what policies subs can use to protect their businesses from risk. Project owners or GCs will want a certificate of insurance proving that you have your own liability insurance. . Do subcontractors need insurance?

Insurance 98

Insurance Liability Claims Injury 98

BD+C

MAY 18, 2023

You can also defend against risk from common industry challenges, such as labor and material shortages. Using an estimating solution such as Trimble WinEst gives you the ability to evaluate options – and document those options – thereby providing the visibility the client needs to understand the proposed changes.

Engineering 52

Engineering Life Cycle Construction Estimating 52

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 8, 2015

to apply the PolyClear 2000 treatment, and Permapost provided certificates to Weyerhaeuser verifying that the treatment had occurred. The Clark Weyerhaeuser purchase order required Weyerhaeuser to treat the Merrill Center’s Parallams with the preservative PolyClear 2000 (i.e., a then new, LEED low emitting material).

Liability 120

Liability Maryland Green Agreement 120

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 8, 2015

to apply the PolyClear 2000 treatment, and Permapost provided certificates to Weyerhaeuser verifying that the treatment had occurred. The Clark Weyerhaeuser purchase order required Weyerhaeuser to treat the Merrill Center’s Parallams with the preservative PolyClear 2000 (i.e., a then new, LEED low emitting material).

Liability 120

Liability Maryland Green Agreement 120

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2017

An open, objective, independent and verifiable JOC Cost Estimating, Project Management, and Document Management System for real property owners, architects, contractors, facilities management, and oversight groups. Initial and ongoing training and certification. Line item modifiers are also presented to further enhance data value.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Renovating Management 100

Building Information Management

AUGUST 11, 2015

The terms Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) are getting focused attention from regulators, business owners, and property managers with new requirements. Do the contractors and staff working in your healthcare facilities have their necessary training certificates for compliance?

Contractors 40

Contractors Construction Commissioning Certification 40

Building Information Management

AUGUST 11, 2015

The terms Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) are getting focused attention from regulators, business owners, and property managers with new requirements. Do the contractors and staff working in your healthcare facilities have their necessary training certificates for compliance?

Contractors 40

Contractors Construction Commissioning Certification 40

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

The best way to mitigate risk in your green building project are properly drafted contract documents prepared by this law firm or by another attorney with green building experience. The document is simply that good. The American Institute of Architects has published standard form construction industry documents since 1888.

Green 153

Green Risk Drafting Sustainability 153

Stok

JUNE 25, 2020

Building owners, operators, and tenants are all wondering what changes must be made to their buildings to reduce the risk of transmission of viruses like SARS-COV-2 as the U.S. and countries around the world prepare to reopen workplaces and reoccupy offices and other buildings. Energy recovery system. MERV 8 filtration. • No UV treatment.

San Francisco 59

San Francisco Office Risk DC 59

Stok

OCTOBER 19, 2022

. #2: GRESB Model and ESG Breakdown • Management Score: The Management Score is the total number of points earned on the Management Component (Leadership, Policies, Reporting, Risk Management, and Stakeholder Engagement). ESG Breakdown: Each question has been assigned an E, S, or G (see Scoring Document ).

Documentation 52

Documentation Green Management Office 52

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 9, 2017

Shared Risk/Reward. Ongoing Annual Training/Certification. Financial Transparency – Detailed Line Item Tasks, including Full Descriptions in Common Terms/Plain English and Labor, Materials, and Equipment Breakdowns. Operation/Execution Manuals as part of the Contract. Multi-party Agreements. Continuous Improvement.

Contract 100

Contract Products Life Cycle Procurement 100