Mr Ethics

APRIL 23, 2014

Dear Mr. Ethics, There seems to be a growing trend in the construction industry whereby project owners are placing all risk on the design professional or contractor. Owners are assuming less and less risk exposure through contract provisions that assign risk away from them. This isn’t ethical, is it? Regards, Mr. Ethics

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Mr Ethics

APRIL 23, 2014

Dear Mr. Ethics, There seems to be a growing trend in the construction industry whereby project owners are placing all risk on the design professional or contractor. Owners are assuming less and less risk exposure through contract provisions that assign risk away from them. This isn’t ethical, is it?

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Levelset

AUGUST 24, 2022

Construction businesses need many different types of insurance to mitigate the risks associated with building projects. Two of the most common insurance policies that contractors have are builder’s risk and general liability, which serve very different purposes. What is builder’s risk insurance?

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 3, 2019

Conflicts and other project risks can delay work and negatively impact bottom lines. If you do a little digging, you may notice that many industries utilise development and maintenance processes that are often repetitive and standardised across the scope of their operations. This may work for them. Process Issues.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 15, 2023

An insurer claims manager told a risk conference audience four years ago that “in case you’ve been on another planet, there have been hundreds of design-build lawsuits.”

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NH Construction Law

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Industrial Lumber Co. , Because venue provisions can be waived, courts allow Miller Act claims to be litigated in a different court selected by the parties’ contract. ” This language can certainly be read as evidence of congressional intent that Miller Act claims not be arbitrable. United States ex rel. ” U.S.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 27, 2021

As a contractor, you likely know that your business is always at risk. Between the potential for accidents and injuries on the job site and the risk of lawsuits, it’s important to have insurance to protect yourself from financial losses, but what kind of insurance do you need? Builders Risk Insurance.

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Construction Law

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Some interesting insights on the state of the industry and its contractual relationships emerge from the RIBA Construction Contracts and Law report (see News), the first since 2018. For a start, it confirms that for an industry supposedly striving to move towards a more collaborative future, there is clearly a lot to be done.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Rigorous oversight, extensive use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and investment in safety and compliance training drive Bob’s profits well above industry averages. A Good Safety Record Presents You as a Lower Risk Liability Contractors frequently operate in risky and hazardous environments.

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Construction Law

DECEMBER 5, 2023

News Our regular news round up of construction law and procurement stories reports on two highly critical reports of government spending plans for schools and hospitals; and record fines being levied on a landlord and property management company for fire risks. The programme, called CRUX, is based on expert diagnosis of claims and disputes.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

While many businesspeople swear by hard work and technical proficiency as the key ingredients of success, within the construction industry, there is a broader understanding that success is built on more than just structural expertise and hard work. Take the Leap: Improve Your Construction Business’ Financial Position.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

By Bruce Jervis There are many legitimate reasons for contractors to submit claims for increased compensation. Construction contracts, which essentially allocate risks and responsibilities between project owners and constructors, spell out the circumstances under which the contractor may be entitled to additional time or money.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

First-party insurance Third-party insurance Definition First-party insurance provides reimbursement to the insured individual or business for covered claims during the coverage period. The roofer’s general liability insurance covers claims related to injuries related to the customer’s fall. First-party insurance examples.

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Best Practices Construction Law

OCTOBER 14, 2015

The issue therefore raises the question of whether the use of new technologies, such as inspection by drones, present a risk or a reward? As a construction attorney, I think the answer is: both risk and reward. For example, photography has been used in the construction industry to document the progress of the work.

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Safety Services Company

AUGUST 21, 2020

The experience modification rate or EMR strongly impacts a large spectrum of industries. Insurance companies use the number to assess the cost of injuries and future risks. Across the board, the industry average for EMRs stands at 1.0. Your company has filed one or more workers’ compensation claims. Calculating EMR.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 17, 2022

The preliminary investigation determined that the contractor was on an elevated platform while working on an industrial warehouse that was under construction. Evaluate site-specific risks. In short, a risk management plan requires that you do it, you put it in writing, you train your leaders about it, and your practice it.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

It’s not uncommon in the construction industry for teams to work with subcontractors or materials suppliers from different countries. With the possibility of materials pricing rising, especially in today’s market, this presents risk due to currency exchange rate fluctuations. . This process isn’t always easy.

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Levelset

APRIL 28, 2022

Construction is a risky business, with among the highest rates of failure of any industry. While general contractors commonly use performance bonds to reduce the risk of default, a bond ultimately protects the property owner, not the GC. ABC has a $750,000 deductible on the SDI policy, so the total claim payout is $450,000 ($1.2

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Levelset

AUGUST 31, 2022

Whether you’re just starting your business or looking to change insurance carriers, it pays to go with a company that has experience and knowledge in providing insurance for the construction industry. They also have a dedicated team of underwriters with expertise specifically for the construction industry. Find an agent.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Smaller businesses, without a deep bench of internal ESG expertise need to be particularly cautious of greenwashing in ESG claims. Many find engaging an attorney with sustainability expertise is a good way to mitigate ESG associated risk. And there will be other opportunistic industries. Already the U.S.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

When it comes to protecting your contracting business from claims and lawsuits, it can be tough to know what type of insurance you should purchase. Liability insurance protects your business against claims for damages caused by you and your workers, if you have any. What are general liability and professional liability insurance?

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BD+C

MARCH 29, 2024

They may be beneficial to companies seeking early claims of carbon neutrality, but choosing offsets only delays the more immediate and long-term actions a company must take to achieve carbon neutrality. C above pre-industrial levels, as called for in the Paris Agreement, emissions need to be reduced by 45% by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050.

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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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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Better manage commercial risk and opportunity. This takes the task of forecasting cash flow from complex, high-risk and error-prone systems to an integrated, logical and standardised process. Or to learn more about this topic, download our guide, Cash Flow Forecasting in the Construction Industry.

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Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

Home > Management > Best Practices > Limbach wins workers comp risk management award. Limbach wins workers comp risk management award. Limbach is an industry-leading provider of sustainable building solutions, focusing on innovative and cost-effective HVAC management. Advertisement. ); //. Comments 0.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 20, 2022

Construction is one of the most hazardous industries, with injuries occurring almost every year. Incorrect stacking of materials puts them at risk of toppling over. . Ways To Minimize Risk For Falling Debris Injuries. Some of the ways to minimize the risk include the following: . Final Thoughts.

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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.

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Construction Law

OCTOBER 3, 2023

News Our news round up highlights the Edinburgh Tram Inquiry report that lays bare procurement and procurement inadequacies; the Court of Appeal allows a challenge to Sizewell C to proceed; and Transport Scotland caves into industry pressure and will use NEC4 on the Tomatin to Moy section of the A9.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 30, 2021

A key component of our work is to provide counsel and advice in avoiding claims of greenwashing, or misleading communications, real or perceived, by business in their ESG disclosures. We remain committed to working with our clients to improve the quality and quantity of their ESG data while mitigating their risk.

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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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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

In the construction industry, a lot can go wrong with the progress and completion of the structure itself. By the same token, many potential situations pose risk to the health and safety of your employees and others working on the jobsite. of all deaths in the construction industry. . Electrocution.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 17, 2018

But the green building industrial complex is missing that green building can be the solution to many of the environmental impacts arising from human activity and at the same time make a business case that green building can be profitable. Green building is a low risk geoengineering solution to many of the environmental issues of the day.

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Levelset

AUGUST 16, 2022

However, larger projects come with greater risks and additional challenges. Large, multi-year projects are also more likely to face risks from potential economic changes, supply chain issues, and other unforeseen pressures that can threaten them. The construction industry has one of the highest rates of business failure.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 21, 2016

A great deal of attention has be paid in recent days to a 5 year old Securities and Exchange Commission guidance, “Commission Guidance Regarding Disclosure Related to Climate Change,” which seeks to provide transparency to investors on the material risks posed by climate change.

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Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2022

Technology, it seems, really is at the heart of the industry. Minimized risk of legal claims. Running a large construction business can put you at risk of legal trouble. This means that all of your documents, information, and processes will be accessible to you at all times.

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Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Construction is a risky business by almost any measure: It not only has one of the highest business failure rates of any industry, but construction work also sits atop the list of the most dangerous jobs. In 2019, the construction industry accounted for about 20% of all work-related fatalities in the U.S. Common jobsite safety risks.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The statute of repose cuts off the right to make a claim or sue a contractor after a certain length of time. Examples of completed operations claims. A couple of years after the construction of an industrial manufacturing plant, an electrical fire destroys the plant and the equipment inside. Deck collapse.

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