Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 19, 2020

The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA, commonly referred to as Superfund), 42 U.S.C. provides an important liability protection, including from cleanup costs, for parties who qualify as bona fide prospective purchasers (BFPPs). 9601 et seq., 9601 et seq.,

Liability 156

Liability Leases Defense Commercial 156

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

There are many policies that apply to a carpenter, but a simple business owner’s policy can include property damage and liability coverage. If a third party gets injured on a job, liability coverage helps pay the cost of legal defense if you get sued for the accident. . Does a carpenter need insurance?

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Insurance Liability Accidents Injury 52

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 30, 2020

The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA, commonly referred to as Superfund), 42 U.S.C. provides an important liability protection, including from cleanup costs, for parties who qualify as bona fide prospective purchasers (BFPPs). 9601 et seq., 9601 et seq.,

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

When the construction project was delayed, the general contractor filed suit against the numerous designers, architects, engineers and subconsultants. The appellate court reversed, finding that the owner-contractor agreement did not insulate the architect from liability.

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Claims Miami Contract Liability 54

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 31, 2021

Poor performance of one participant will often excuse other participants from the need to strictly fulfil their obligations, or entitle them to claim additional money from the owner. The post Collaborative Construction Solution – Public Sector appeared first on 4BT.

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Construction Law Monitor

DECEMBER 17, 2012

Programs designed to prevent workplace injury and illness are well established in countries like Canada, Australia, Norway, Japan, Korea and all the 27 member states of he European Union. Conventional wisdom claims that safety testing and workplace regulations, such as those imposed represent a job-killing financial drain on businesses.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

If a sub accidentally drops a steel beam on the project manager’s new sports car, that subcontractor’s liability insurance policy would likely cover the damage. However, the types of policies and their limits (the maximum amount claims can pay out) are limited. General liability insurance. Subcontractor default insurance.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Accidents Risk 52

Construction Lawyer

MAY 30, 2012

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. The bridge was designed in 1962 by Sverdrup. The statute of repose (similar to a statute of limitations) expired by 1982, extinguishing any liability by Sverdrup. Copyright Notice. Disclaimer.

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Liability Contractors Design Minnesota 40

Construction and Infrastructure Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Labor Code §§ 1020-1022), and the inability to maintain a lawsuit to recover compensation for their work. The basis for the first holding is that disgorgement is both a liability created by statute and a penalty, and therefore falls under Code of Civil Procedure Section 340(a), a one year statute of limitations. & Prof.

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California Contractors Compensation Los Angeles 98

Construction and Infrastructure Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Labor Code §§ 1020-1022), and the inability to maintain a lawsuit to recover compensation for their work. The basis for the first holding is that disgorgement is both a liability created by statute and a penalty, and therefore falls under Code of Civil Procedure Section 340(a), a one year statute of limitations. & Prof.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 20, 2022

You pay pennies on the dollar for coverage that could range into the millions for general liability (GL) insurance, for example. General liability insurance : A GL policy may help cover the cost of bodily injury or property damage that occurs on a jobsite. General liability may help pay for the cost of repair. .

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Insurance Liability Electrical Accidents 52

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Liability insurance will help cover expenses for damage to someone else’s property and/or legal costs if another party decides to file a lawsuit. The contract may ask that each sub carry a liability amount of $2 million, for example. The policy includes two main components that help protect the financial standing of the business.

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Insurance Contractors Liability Accidents 52

FDR Safety

OCTOBER 29, 2014

The direct costs of on-the-job injuries and deaths are clear in the form of workers’ compensation claims, medical expenses, and potential legal liability. As an engineer and process nut, it takes a lot to get me excited about something not directly linked to systems, methods, processes, or continuous improvement.

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Injury Accidents Safety Employment 120

Construction Lawyer

MARCH 27, 2012

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. After leaving the firm, he sued, claiming that the firm had failed to pay him for overtime work in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ("FLSA"). He claimed that his work was "production only," which was essentially the function of a draftsman. 

Architecture 58

Architecture Illinois AIA Chicago 58

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

We strongly recommend a Subchapter S Corp (a Sub S) for tax advantages, protecting your personal assets in the event of a claim or lawsuit against your company and for future expansion. Partnerships Are The Only Ships - Designed to sink. Get Organized - Pick a company name that says something about what you are doing. Or The Hard Way.

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Insurance Construction Accounting Claims 48

Levelset

AUGUST 5, 2022

With so many policies on a project, there’s a good chance that coverage is overlapped, and a claim could cause insurers to battle with each other over who’s at fault. An Owner-Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) is a wrap policy held by the property or project owner that provides comprehensive liability coverage on a project.

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Insurance Liability Claims Construction 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

We strongly recommend a Subchapter S Corp (a Sub S) for tax advantages, protecting your personal assets in the event of a claim or lawsuit against your company and for future expansion. Partnerships Are The Only Ships - Designed to sink. Get Organized - Pick a company name that says something about what you are doing.

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Contractors Insurance Claims Lien 48

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 9, 2016

Global Access Program (GAP): (newpa.com/gap) Designed to enhance the capability of small to mid-sized Pennsylvania companies to increase export sales. Tax credits are used to offset various business tax liabilities. Tax credits must be applied against the tax liability of a KIZ company for the tax year in which the credit was issued.

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Pennsylvania Zoning Finance Liability 40

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

Get Organized - We strongly recommend a Subchapter S-Corp for tax advantages, protecting your personal assets in the event of a claim or lawsuit against your company and for future expansion. Partnerships Are The Only Ships - Designed to sink. Consult with a construction attorney and follow their advice.

Construction 48

Construction Insurance Accounting Claims 48

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Errors and omissions (E&O) insurance covers contractors against financial loss resulting from mistakes, errors, or claims of negligence. While general liability insurance covers against claims related to injury or property damage, errors and omissions insurance protects from lawsuits related to financial loss.

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Insurance Liability Claims Construction 52

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 9, 2016

The program is designed for non-profit and for-profit businesses seeking funds for most business purposes. Oregon Industrial Development Bonds: Tax-exempt bonds issued by the state of Oregon, designed to help Oregon manufacturers grow. A tribe also may partner with a local government on a special designation. .

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Oregon Zoning Finance Income 40

Construction Law Monitor

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

House Bill 1532 (Creating a good faith defense for certain minimum wage and overtime compensation complaints). House Bill 1559 (Limiting indemnification agreements involving design professionals). Kathy Haigh, (D-Shelton) (D) on January 25, 2011, modifies current law to limit indemnification agreements involving design professionals.

Washington 44

Washington Construction Permits Structural Engineering 44

Constructlaw

MAY 3, 2023

Parties should understand the key concepts and common types of claims when deciding whether to arbitrate disputes involving construction contracts. Many construction disputes involve aspects that may make them challenging to litigate before US or foreign courts, including: Many individual claims. Design architects and engineers.

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Construction Claims Contractors US 52

Levelset

JUNE 13, 2022

If the roofing contractor has employees, then they must carry worker’s compensation insurance covering all employees. If there are no employees, then they must provide a certificate of attestation of exemption ( CE-200 ) from the NY Worker’s Compensation Board.

New York 52

New York Contract Residential Contractors 52

Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Consider these elements of a training and awareness program to save lives, mitigate injuries, and reduce liability and costs . Selective Insurance recently released the results of a 10-year study of workplace injury trends , based on 110,000 workers’ compensation claims between 2011 and 2021. billion in workforce education.

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Safety Resource Injury Construction 72

Levelset

MAY 16, 2022

The contractor should carry, and the contract should reflect that the contractor has liability insurance covering personal injury of at least $50K and property damage coverage in the same amount. Failure to comply with these requirements could lead the contractor to liability under home improvement fraud.

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Pennsylvania Residential Contractors Contract 98

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 8, 2016

Advanced Energy Deduction & Advance Energy Tax Credit: Receipts from selling or leasing tangible personal property or services that are eligible generation plant costs to a person that holds an interest in a qualified generating facility are deductible from gross receipts and compensating tax.

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New Mexico Compensation Income Railroad 40

Business Facilities

JULY 11, 2014

For-profit small businesses (100 employees or less) that are located in a DCED designated distressed community or Keystone Opportunity Zone is eligible. Keystone Opportunity Zones (KOZ): Provide certain state and local tax abatements to businesses and residents locating in designated zones. Maximum loan amount is $350,000.

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Pennsylvania Finance Zoning Banking 45

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JULY 11, 2014

The credit may only be claimed for up to one year after the end of the four qualifying periods. The credit can be applied to the state portion of the gross receipts tax, compensating tax and withholding tax. The taxpayer claims the credit within one year following the end of the year in which the expenditure was made.

New Mexico 40

New Mexico Compensation Income Finance 40

Fieldwire

JANUARY 16, 2024

Each project goes through five distinct phases , and modern tools can facilitate the process: Planning and design: Identify issues before they occur and stay in compliance with codes. Compare that to the price of a typical worker’s compensation claim at $41,747. Execution: Monitor worksite conditions and ensure quality control.

Project Management 52

Project Management Management Construction Life Cycle 52

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 9, 2016

The lending institution shall give priority to the economic needs of the area where the business is located especially in Enterprise Zones and Priority Enterprise Zones as designated by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. The WOTC was designed to promote the hiring of target group individuals. 632): The U.S.

Oklahoma 40

Oklahoma Income Finance Commissioning 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

TVA Economic Development Loan Fund: A multimillion-dollar revolving loan program designed to stimulate investment and job creation in the TVA region. The credit is available to all types of business entities, including: S corporations, C corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), partnerships, trust and sole proprietorships.

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 21, 2014

It is a credit of five percent of the capital costs of a qualifying project, to be applied to the Alabama income tax liability or financial institution excise tax generated by the project income, each year for 20 years. The credit is 20 percent of the actual costs limited to the employer’s income tax liability.

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Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

And these questions are not unfounded because as of November 1, 2020, legal industry databases of state and federal litigation are tracking more than 6,100 cases involving Covid-19 claims. courts have never addressed a pandemic like SARS-CoV-2 (the current designation for what had been the Novel Coronavirus 2019).

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Liability Legal Claims Insurance 293

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 8, 2016

Beginning Entrepreneur Loan Guarantee Program: Designed to assist in business start-up financing by providing a financial institution with guaranty of a loan not to exceed $200,000. MATCH Program: Designed to encourage and attract financially strong companies to North Dakota. The maximum limit is $1,000,000 per project.

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North Dakota Income Finance Equipment 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JULY 11, 2014

Jobs Growth Act of 2005: Income Tax Reduction on Performance-Based Income: The Jobs Growth Act allows eligible businesses in any industry to offer their employees an exclusion of 50% of performance-based compensation from their Rhode Island gross income. Only qualified c-corporations are eligible. Workforce Development.

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Rhode Island Income Insurance Finance 40