Construction Law

MARCH 1, 2024

News Our regular news round up includes a call from insurance companies for pilot projects to find investment models for green infrastructure; failure of another legal challenge to the Stonehenge project; and a warning that the new Building Safety Regulator is looking for a high profile prosecution to make a point.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Fix the City claims the city's infrastructure should be up to standards before it proceeds with high-density growth along the light-rail Expo Line.

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Pro Builder

JULY 27, 2020

What Are the Legal Safeguards for Getting Back to Work? As builders and trade contractors start to get back on track following the impact of COVID-19 and its restrictions, there are legal concerns to consider. The topic the front line manager really needs to be aware of is: What is our COVID response plan?” office of Akerman. .

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

When dealing with construction claims—whether one for construction defects, outstanding payment, or delay damages—an initial hurdle is making sure that proper notice has been given. This decision illustrates the importance of following a process when dealing with a claim. Review the contractor’s plan of work.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 17, 2022

While there are legal implications related to pursuing a claim for additional time or money, there are also practical considerations for both job site and the workers when a severe weather event occurs. Make sure the plan covers all types of severe weather you may encounter in your area (e.g.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

“If something goes wrong, liability could hit the GC’s policy, which dilutes liability insurance limits, negatively impacts their claims history, and forces them to deal with a claim that’s not really their fault.”. Medical expenses, property damage, and legal defense costs can grow quickly. Cyber insurance.

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Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Although public liability insurance is not a legal requirement, it should be regarded as essential. Something as simple as a customer tripping over a hammer and hurting themselves could result in an accident claim – and without insurance, you could end up facing hefty fines and legal battles. Business Plan.

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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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Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2022

From coordinating with clients to organizing contractors to liaising with material providers, projects can quickly spiral out of control with poor organization and planning. Minimized risk of legal claims. Running a large construction business can put you at risk of legal trouble. Real-time communication and networking.

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Levelset

MAY 11, 2022

billion capital plan for programs and projects in New York State on April 9, 2022. Generally, companies aren’t able to file mechanics liens on public projects unlike with private projects, as the federal government — and many states — prohibit private entities from claiming an interest in public property. New York bond claims.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JANUARY 25, 2018

This includes construction claims and clarifies when the limitations period begins to run. Well, as with most business owners and professionals like you, this Disney Dad likes clarity in order to avoid disputes, whether you are talking about fixing a construction defect, pursing a construction claim, or mitigating losses.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 20, 2016

The legal cannabis market could triple over the next for years to $22 Billion, according to a pre-election day editorial in The Wall Street Journal. Be produced and handled in compliance with a Verdant Check plan agreed to by the producer and handler of such product. But the U.S. Organic marijuana Verdant Checked cannabis is coming.

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Organization Certification Claims Sustainability 120

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

To minimize any financial damage, a comprehensive carpenter’s insurance plan is a smart bet. . 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. . What is carpenter insurance? Does a carpenter need insurance? Carpentry is a diverse occupation.

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Delay claims on a construction can be confusing, especially when you think about the delay to the work being performed and the disruption to other activities. Triple B Services, LLP , decided on May 26, 2016, the Court of Appeals of Texas reviewed a contractor’s claim for damages on a road expansion project. disruption distinction.

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DebunkTheBIM

AUGUST 12, 2016

The services I had in mind were less the type of the ‘lovey-dovey-clash detection’ but more like supporting successful variation claims, defending EOT claims or preparing proper recovery plans that would give clients full transparency and actually bring projects back on track. Nice ideas, sadly unrealistic.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 9, 2020

While there are legal implications related to pursuing a claim for additional time or money, there are also practical considerations for both job site and the workers when a severe weather event occurs. Make sure the plan covers all types of severe weather you may encounter in your area (e.g.

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Levelset

APRIL 15, 2022

When a property owner files an insurance claim to cover a restoration or roofing project, the owner typically deals directly with the insurance company. An assignment of benefits , or AOB, is an agreement to transfer insurance claim rights to a third party. AOBs take the homeowner out of the claims equation. Setting up an AOB.

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Construction Junkie

MAY 11, 2020

That can leave you in a legal bind personally. However, there have been several glaring examples of individuals facing legal issues for a variety of different reasons, including lying to OSHA investigators. The man also claimed that the employees had been tied off at the time.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 3, 2019

It can range from planning and estimates to time-line issues; poor organisation of manpower and processes; inefficient project management tools (such as field management software ); lack of contingency plans for bottlenecks and project disruption; and perhaps most worrying, the use of undocumented or unsanctioned methodologies between teams.

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

My mentor and good friend, Cordell Parvin , has over the years shared with me some great best practices for contractors—whether talking about bid protests, accidents on the jobsite, or filing a claim. This is often the starting point for reviewing a claim and the key to a successful analysis of issues. Analyze the schedule.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 14, 2022

When you tackle the jobs you’ve secured, it’s also important to plan for the unexpected. Obtaining an insurance policy is a key step in planning for the success of your plumbing business, and we’ve developed a guide to help answer some of your questions. The average cost for a workers comp claim in 2019-20 was $41,353.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 19, 2020

If the facility is in an OSHA state plan state, the person should be familiar with the FIRM of that particular state. A list of state plan programs is located at [link]. Consulting with the company’s legal counsel about difficult or special problems, such as search warrants or subpoenas.

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Pro Builder

JULY 20, 2021

You can avoid legal trouble by managing client expectations with a simple yet comprehensive contract. A contract doesn’t have to be long and confusing to be effective, practically or legally. From project scope to warranty details, here are the basics of a simple but effective (and legal) contract for specialty trade work. .

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Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Unsafe practices on the site could lead to construction delays , legal fees to defend violations , and breach of contract if safety issues are non-compliant with contract terms. . Create a comprehensive site safety plan. A comprehensive and actionable safety plan will help meet compliance standards and reduce risk on the jobsite.

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Best Practices Construction Law

APRIL 28, 2015

In the legal world, words have meaning. Not to say that words have any less meaning in the non-legal world, but sometimes you can get tricked up in your correspondence, notice letters, claims or otherwise when you use the wrong work. Take, for example, the world of changes in the construction context.

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Construction Test

APRIL 29, 2020

lawyers are reportedly investigating claims that Saudi Arabia are involved in the illegal broadcasting of top-flight matches, placing proposed £300million takeover by a Saudi-led consortium in doubt. Premier League lawyers are investigating possible Saudi Arabia’s role in the piracy of matches.

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Constructor Marketing that Works

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

It’s the “lets plan a part but forget to send invitations and see what happens” approach. You can – and are advised – to “balance” ALL DIRECT RESPONSE ADS (and I’m a Direct Response copywriter) with Image and TOMA or you can PLAN on the associated chink in your credibility. Q: Most opportunities claim great results.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

In announcing the final rule, in advance of it being published, the agencies described that they are repealing the 2015 rule for four principal reasons: First, the agencies conclude that the 2015 rule did not respect the legal limits on the scope of the agencies’ authority under the Clean Water Act as intended by Congress.

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Flynn

JULY 13, 2022

If little thought or planning is given to roof maintenance until there is a problem, damage could be more extensive than it might otherwise have been with proactive maintenance. Your accounting department can produce a report on costs associated with leak damage, lost use of space, legal claims, clean up, and operational interruptions.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JULY 31, 2015

Legal Writing 89 (2008-09), here are a few items to think about when drafting contracts: A contract is about defining transactions and relationships. Indemnification, which describes the circumstance in which one party may have to indemnify (or pay the losses or claims) of the other party for some legal purpose.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 4, 2018

The agencies then plan to propose a new definition interpreting the jurisdictional bounds of the Clean Water Act that would replace the broader approach of the 2015 Rule, taking into consideration the principles that Justice Scalia outlined in the Rapanos plurality opinion.

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Constructlaw

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Subcontractor Spirtas Worldwide LLC filed a Miller Act claim against contractor SGLC Consulting LLC to recover the cost of materials provided and labor performed on a project for the U.S. Spirtas countered that the TPA was not a valid and legally binding arbitration agreement because SGLC never countersigned it.

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Constructlaw

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Subcontractor Spirtas Worldwide LLC filed a Miller Act claim against contractor SGLC Consulting LLC to recover the cost of materials provided and labor performed on a project for the U.S. Spirtas countered that the TPA was not a valid and legally binding arbitration agreement because SGLC never countersigned it.

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Constructlaw

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Reynolds: The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the global economy has led to an increase in breach of contract claims, and a parallel rise in novel breach of con­tract defenses focused on excuses for non-performance. Mealey’s: What, if any, events had an impact on the global economy that have led to increased filings?

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 28, 2022

Following award of the contract to the successful bidder, immediate concerns arose regarding the design. The contractor’s president believed there was a defect in the design and he began to offer suggestions on redesign.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JULY 6, 2017

The owner (the United States) provided the plans and specifications for the sewer that was to be relocated. The contractor completed the work according to the plans and specifications. This dam was not shown on the owner’s plans and specifications. The owner approved and accepted the work. Exceptions to the Rule.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 31, 2016

Today, one of my legal alerts pointed me to one such case dealing with delay damages and disruption damages. Triple B Services, LLP , decided on May 26, 2016, the Court of Appeals of Texas reviewed a contractor’s claim for damages on a road expansion project. This is a must read! In County of Galveston v.

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