Construction Marketing

JANUARY 6, 2023

Keep reading as we delve into the top 2023 security trends for construction site security and how these trends can fortify your security against the modern threat environment. Your site is home to many valuable items, and an intruder on site could risk your workers’ safety. Integrated Security Camera Systems.

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Federal Construction Contracting Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA) recently issued a decision regarding a contractor’s claim for increased performance costs due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Navy denied the claim, and the contractor appealed that decision to the ASBCA. The Navy denied these requests.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 14, 2020

something I rarely do) because I believe the two new LEED pilot credits can contribute to a meaningful consideration of how to adapt to keep people safe in buildings and how to mitigate risk to owners of those buildings. . Green Building Council has announced that LEED will play a role in confronting risk in the coronavirus pandemic era.

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

These podium decks serve multiple purposes, serving as car parks, baggage claim areas, service areas, and more. Concrete decks like this need to withstand not just incredibly high vehicle and foot traffic but the risk of fuel spills. Both airports found SILCOR® liquid waterproofing to be the best solution for their environment.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 17, 2018

Green building is a low risk geoengineering solution to many of the environmental issues of the day. Today the debate about building has shifting away from a discussion of risk toward the question of “how to capitalize on exciting opportunities.” Moreover, there are federal and state laws that all but prohibit anti germicidal claims.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 6, 2012

Environment. CW: Report Claims Caltrans Ignored Bridge Safety Issues. Description: CB&I offers $3 billion to buy Shaw; newspaper claims Caltrans ignored safety issues on Bay Bridge. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. contact us. industry jobs. SUBSCRIBE TODAY.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 12, 2022

This mitigates risk and uncertainty, ultimately increasing the chances of a successful and well-executed project. . It encourages transparency and communication among stakeholders, in turn leading to a better working environment. The objective is to protect the developer or contractor from any claims that may arise in the future.

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Natural Building

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

I have recently noticed several articles claiming that a much greater use of wood for constructing urban buildings, rather than more industrial products, such as steel and concrete, would make a major impact on sequestering carbon, and thus help mitigate climate change.

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Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2016

Few experts would disagree that there is a lot of room for improvement with respect to the renovation, repair, sustainability, and construction of the built environment(1.). The importance in doing so lies in the facts that the construction sector has major impact upon our economy and our environment(2.).

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 18, 2021

The Companies will fund up to an additional $25 million if they settle similar claims with other states for more than $50 million. That settlement brings to $753 million the total DuPont damages claim related companies have paid to resolve about 3,600 PFAS suits.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Among a number of other issues, insurance risk shifting is a concern for carriers. The policyholder will also have certain duties to perform if an insurance claim is incurred and reported. In addition, any other additional insured needs should be viewed as part of the company’s risk transfer program.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 14, 2017

These benefits are largely derived through the use of a common data environment, CDE, which dramatically improves communication and collaboration throughout the project life-cycle. Within a Job Order Contract integrated project delivery method, the Common Data Environment is provided by the Unit Price Book, UPB. CDE Players.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

How to Step Up Your Game on Loss Control & Claims Management. One thing underwriters have made abundantly clear during this challenging renewal environment is that simply blasting a submission to multiple insurance carriers to find competitive pricing, will not produce the effective results it may have in the past. Risk Management.

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Pro Builder

JULY 27, 2020

“We’re seeing companies going to their vendors and subs seeking to amend or add language to contracts to include certifications that they will be complying with relevant public health guidance and to clarify who is responsible for what and also, to the extent possible, to try to get indemnification in case there is a claim,” says Jessica T.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

However, the post- COVID-19 environment brings new challenges, worries, and concerns for workers. . As a result of a reduced workforce, there is an increased risk that construction workers will be tasked with completing projects without the necessary support, with high potential for injury. Supporting Teams Through Crisis.

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GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 9, 2019

Choosing flooring Retail environments. Replacing a floor that has been damaged by moisture can cost many times the original installation expense and this risk should be taken seriously. . If the adhesive is not specifically designed for high-alkalinity environments, it can re-emulsify. Flooring for retail environments.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 10, 2021

Design-Build Contracting Claims: Cumulative Supplement. Contractors’ risks in design, novate and construct contracts. South East Centre for the Built Environment. London,UK: South East Centre for the Built Environment Limited. Bayfield, R., & Roberts, P. Contract or co-operation? Lean Construction Journal 2(2), 22-50.

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Construction Law

MAY 4, 2020

Risk assessments will have to be updated and kept under review, and social distancing and cleaning of work environments and equipment will need to be supervised. Companies are being advised by lawyers to make sure that they first of all take all possible measures to protect their workforces.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

Organizations that provide leadership and commitment to collaborative environments are rare. Common data environment (glossary of terms and definitions, locally researched detailed unit price cost data). Zero costs associated with disputes and claims. Fewer disputes and claims. Partnering in a unit price environment.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 10, 2015

According to the HQ Construction newsletter , Kiewit worked with TDOT and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation to safely mitigate the problem. Preserve claims. What should you do if a UST is discovered during construction?

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NH Construction Law

AUGUST 11, 2018

He couldn’t sue A&M due to the Workers’ Compensation Law’s exclusivity provision, but he could and did sue the GC and the owner, claiming that they owed him a duty to maintain a safe working environment. The New Hampshire Supreme Court disagreed.

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GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 9, 2019

Choosing flooring Retail environments. Replacing a floor that has been damaged by moisture can cost many times the original installation expense and this risk should be taken seriously. . Some of these products claim to have moisture control properties, so it’s like getting two products—flooring adhesive and moisture barrier— in one.

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Concrete Retail Schedule Renovating 60

GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 9, 2019

Choosing flooring Retail environments. Replacing a floor that has been damaged by moisture can cost many times the original installation expense and this risk should be taken seriously. If the adhesive is not specifically designed for high-alkalinity environments, it can re-emulsify. Flooring for retail environments.

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Concrete Schedule Retail Renovating 84

Construction Marketing

MARCH 11, 2022

A person’s workplace conditions and the type of work they engage in cause these risks. . 30% of lost-time injury claims come from slips, trips, and falls. Likewise, a slip and fall accident can occur in any work environment. Exposure To Harmful Substances Or Environments. Slip And Fall Accident.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 21, 2012

Environment. Description: A new advance in microbial fuel cell technology claims to produce enough energy from wastewater, to power treatment plants can. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. contact us. industry jobs. SUBSCRIBE TODAY. Search our site: Infrastructure.

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Innovation FAQ News Claims 55

Building Information Management

JULY 28, 2015

Beware of any construction cost estimator who insists on only using spreadsheets or claims to have a “special sauce”, and or insists on doing things “my way” Experience, experience, and experience are equally important to construction cost estimating. is a given. link] 2015

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Building Information Management

JULY 28, 2015

Beware of any construction cost estimator who insists on only using spreadsheets or claims to have a “special sauce”, and or insists on doing things “my way” Experience, experience, and experience are equally important to construction cost estimating. is a given. link] 2015

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Constructlaw

JUNE 30, 2021

Given the many potential pitfalls discussed above, both employers and employees alike will need to work together to ensure a safe and comfortable work environment, while respecting the individual’s choice. As for future contracts, remember to consider COVID-19-related issues and concerns when allocating risk.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

While the off-the-shelf program has a low upfront cost, it is worthwhile remembering that generic accounting software is not built for the rigours of the construction industry — think progress claims, retentions and other nuances of the industry. With JobPac, all financial and project information is stored in a secure environment.

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Industrial Accounting Viewpoint Construction 130

Job Order Contracting

JULY 24, 2023

A Study of Facilities and Infrastructure Planning, Prioritization, and Assessment at Federal Security Laboratories (Revised), IDA Paper P-4916 (Alexandria, VA: Institute for Defense Analyses, 2013), [link] 2 United States Court of Federal Claims, “VFA, Inc.

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Constructlaw

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

During the project, the contractor submitted dozens of claims for additional time and money – all of which the project’s owner has rejected. The owner, however, says the disputed issues are the contractor’s, not the owner’s risk. Dispute boards also save time. That said, dispute boards are not without their drawbacks.

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Construction Contract Modeling Cash Flow 40

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

56% of trade contractors cite poor coordination and communication as negative impact on productivity 68% of trade contractors claim that poor schedule management is the top contributor to low productivity Only 22% of organizations use a PM software. Risk Assessment and Allocation in the UAE Construction Industry?, El-Sayegh, S.

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Project Management Capterra Organization Management 161

Lets Build

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Being able to define the major sources of risk in your projects can eventually pave the way for faster and cheaper delivery without having to compromise quality. That being said, coming up with an effective risk management framework across different projects is possible. How we could define risk in a construction project.

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Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

It alone sets the tone, assigns responsibilities and deliverables, determines levels of risk, and establishes timelines among other items. Shared Risk/Reward. Virtual elimination of legal disputes, claims and change orders. Reduced risk. Early and Ongoing Communication. MasterFormat, Uniformat, Omniclass). 4Clicks.com

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DebunkTheBIM

OCTOBER 19, 2019

Also, for recognising the signs to give up if the plants are not taking to the new environment. CAD drawings never become universally accepted contractual documents and the risk/liability issues of that ‘language’ are significantly less difficult than what making models ‘real’ would be. Don’t worry. Not going to happen (unfortunately).

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Best Practices Construction Law

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Although information is transmitted instantaneously in today’s environment, proof of receipt of that information (often called “Notice”) remains subject to some very strict rules imposed by contract, case law or statute. Notice of Claims. The green card submitted showed proof of delivery to the Commissioner of GDOT.

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Lets Build

JULY 16, 2021

From the Quality Control Plan to the collection of final handover remarks, including Health, Safety, and Environment observations, teams on the field should be able to submit their follow-ups and questions in real time so that problems can be escalated quickly. Admin-heavy processes. And that’s not all!

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Claims Site Schedule Management 103