Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 30, 2020

The majority of our work in reviewing Phase I Environmental Site Assessments is for lenders across the country, much of that undertaken by a non law subsidiary of this law firm, but the fastest growing segment in this space, by far, is Phase Is for commercial tenants. 9601 et seq., 9601 et seq.,

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Levelset

AUGUST 31, 2022

They offer a full range of business insurance policies, including general liability, commercial auto, workers’ compensation, and umbrella. And they offer risk specialists to help your business minimize losses. They provide general liability, property, subcontractor, and cyber protection. Find an agent.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Third-party insurance , also known as liability or casualty insurance, protects insured individuals or businesses in situations where they may be liable for damages to another person or business — the third party. The roofer’s general liability insurance covers claims related to injuries related to the customer’s fall.

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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. Subcontractor business liability insurance should be retained since a catastrophic claim could bankrupt most all painting contractors.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Both contractors have operated with their firms for over 15 years, employ qualified workers, and boast high-level capability to take on major commercial jobs. With growing scrutiny on job site dangers and liability concerns, prioritizing safety is crucial in sustaining a competitive edge. Here’s where things change.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 12, 2017

Many commercial general liability policies cover most risk but there are additional conditions - such as privacy concerns and how the drone itself is insured (is it an aircraft or a toy?) that call for more coverage.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 4, 2021

That improved balance sheet for green buildings translates directly into green buildings having over 30% fewer commercial mortgage backed securities defaults. and admittedly uneven) commercial green building mortgage backed securities market; although several offerings were hugely oversubscribed. Today there is a nascent (.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 25, 2021

million commercial and industrial real estate transactions in the United States each year, so you need to be aware of the revised standard expected to be issued later this year. Environmental Protection Agency as satisfying its All Appropriate Inquiry rule to obtain protections from liability under CERCLA, the federal Superfund law.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Environmental Protection Agency as satisfying its All Appropriate Inquiry rule to obtain protections from liability under CERCLA, the federal Superfund law, something that is expected to happen by rulemaking at some point in 2022. Liability from old dry cleaners in retail sites that are beyond the boundaries of the “subject property” (.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 31, 2021

The question de riguer in commercial real estate transactions is if PFAS is included in a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment? 9601) and petroleum products.”. That public comment may influence additional regulatory steps, if any, maybe even CERCLA listing?

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

One risk facing the construction industry is liability for defects in a company’s work.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

” You may already have an insurance policy that offers coverage for business property and general liability. An installation floater is a form of insurance coverage that protects the value of building materials that will become a permanent part of a commercial or residential structure. Who needs installation floater insurance?

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BD+C

MAY 3, 2024

Mitigate Risk by Leveraging Modern Access Technology Modern electronic access control systems are by far the most effective physical security investment a developer, property manager or tenant can make in a medical office building. It is easy for staff, patients, vendors and visitors to come and go freely.

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Pro Builder

JULY 6, 2021

NAHB argued that residential construction should not be included under the standard because the nature of new-home building and remodeling makes them a much lower risk for virus transmission. During the first quarter of 2021, the value of real estate assets increased faster than real estate liabilities. For more, visit nahb.org. .

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Construction Law

MARCH 1, 2024

Guest editor Managing change control following the Building Safety Act 2022 Guest Editors Roddy Cormack and Katie Percy of Dentons UK and Middle East LLP warn that the new change control regime introduced under the Building Safety Act could make allocating and managing contractual risk significantly more challenging.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 24, 2020

With all 50 states now in some stage of reopening from coronavirus pandemic closures, many commercial real estate owners are questioning if they can be liable for damages when someone, whether an employee of the business tenant or someone else, claims to have contracted COVID-19 at their building.

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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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NH Construction Law

AUGUST 31, 2023

In commercial construction contracts the rationale for such waivers is to avoid litigation that could disrupt the construction process. The contractor and therefore the contractor’s liability insurer will be off the hook. And the insurer will have no say in the matter. Hook , 787 A.2d 2d 499, 503 (Vt.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 16, 2020

That language accomplishes next to nothing for the seller or buyer and may only serve to mitigate risk for the real estate brokers. That observed, many residential solar panel ‘leases’ contain language similar to, You agree that the solar panel system is the Company’s personal property under the Uniform Commercial Code.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

It is sold as an extension to your general liability insurance policy and may be required by the state you work in or the project owner. Completed operations coverage is bundled with a contractor’s general liability policy. Completed operations covers liability from work that is already completed (i.e., not in progress).

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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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Construction Lawyer

MAY 30, 2012

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. Copyright Notice. Disclaimer.

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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. Unique situations could arise for HVAC contractors when installing heating units in residential or commercial buildings. It may require some customization to suit your HVAC operations.

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Constructlaw

JUNE 17, 2022

But two recent state-court decisions evidence a change in that trend: Both held that the Economic Loss Doctrine bars fraud claims because parties to a commercial contract — often sophisticated and represented by counsel — allocate risk, prescribe damages, and rely on the terms of the bargain. Commercial Painting Co.

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Chianelli Estimating

AUGUST 6, 2020

Until Contractors receive any new OSHA Regulations or Insurance Companies analyze risk, the effects to their Estimating Departments approach will be challenged to allow for the potential of increased costs: both Direct & Indirect. Conducting business in the residential market is quite different than working in the Commercial sectors.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 14, 2022

In this respect, general liability insurance or workers’ compensation could help cover those costs if an incident should occur. . Liability for damage. A plumbing contractor’s insurance policy may include one or both of these components: liability and property damage. A GL policy offers a wide range of protection.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Aside from owners and GCs, a government entity may want to see proof of liability insurance. You may be seeking to work for a local, state, or federal government, and these bodies will want to know that you carry liability insurance before you’re awarded — or even considered — for a bid. When do I need to provide a COI?

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 20, 2009

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. Liability for green design.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

A GC’s policy would extend general liability coverage to your subcontractor business. You can secure a wide spectrum of coverage or limit risk to named perils with an equipment floater. An all-risk policy would give you the broadest protection, covering every risk except those specifically excluded in the policy’s insuring agreement.

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Levelset

MAY 23, 2022

As a contractor, you may have realized that taking care of every detail will not be enough as there are always going to be risks associated with your work. Whether it’s the risk of an unexpected accident or a project running over schedule and costing you money, there are many things that can go wrong.

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Levelset

JULY 25, 2022

Working capital measures the difference between a construction company’s current assets and current liabilities. Businesses whose assets (like cash, accounts receivable, inventory, or materials) exceed the value of their liabilities (like wages, debts, vendor payments, or overhead costs) have working capital to use to maintain or grow.

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Levelset

JUNE 6, 2022

Retention can be withheld on residential or commercial projects and on both public and private projects. Both retention accounts are shown as current assets and current liabilities, respectively. Plus, not recording retention payable leads to the understating of a company’s liabilities. Fariba Mehdian. View profile.

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Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

The candidate should also take responsibility to monitor to commercial prospects of alloted projects and carry out closeout reports. Duties and liabilities: • Costings and budgets formation for the allotted projects. Recognizing, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks. Advocating on the procurement policy.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 13, 2009

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. Risks in LEED design.

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Federal Construction Contracting Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

The rule does not apply to contracts for commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) items or government information systems that are operated by contractors and subcontractors in support of the government. Level 3 protection will require the highest level of protection against the risk that DoD terms “Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs).”

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Best Practices Construction Law

JULY 29, 2015

There are multiple types of insurance coverage for the various risks on a construction project. However, when there are multiple insurance carriers covering the same risk (i.e., Motorists Mutual Insurance Co. , the Ohio Court of Appeals addressed this very issue. From 2004-2005, Insurance Company #2 provided a different CGL policy.

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Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 11, 2007

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. Copyright Notice. Disclaimer.

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