Construction Lawyer

AUGUST 6, 2014

Our recent post about the Beacon case in California where two architectural firms were held to owe a duty to condominium purchasers for design defects has now been discussed (hopefully clarified to some degree) in a more recent California appellate decision. In Atlas-Allied, Inc. San Diego Community College Dist. ,

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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.,

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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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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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Levelset

OCTOBER 14, 2022

In this respect, general liability insurance or workers’ compensation could help cover those costs if an incident should occur. . Workers’ compensation insurance should be in place to help defray the costs of employee medical treatments. Liability for damage. Licensing & contract requirements.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

It was designed to provide a set of broad guidelines which employers must follow to achieve maximum safety compliance. Remember that OSHA fines and penalties are a direct connection to employer liability; these consequences fall in addition to the myriad blows to a business’ bottom line.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 31, 2021

If the owner wants a participant to do more than the bare minimum required, to overcome a problem or achieve a better outcome, or to coordinate and integrate its work with those being delivered by other non-owner participants, the owner will typically have to compensate that participant for its additional costs, to restore its profit margin.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 25, 2021

Environmental Protection Agency as satisfying its All Appropriate Inquiry rule to obtain protections from liability under CERCLA, the federal Superfund law. 9601) and petroleum products.” Importantly, the ASTM E1527 is recognized by the U.S.

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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. In fact, the study shows that OSHA testing can actually result in significant savings for companies along with reducing company liability.

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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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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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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. General liability, builder’s risk, and subcontractor default insurance are among the most common, and wrap insurance is growing in popularity.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 31, 2021

9601) and petroleum products.”. The term “recognized environmental conditions means the presence or likely presence of any hazardous substances or petroleum products in, on, or at a property.”. “. a substance defined as a hazardous substance pursuant to CERCLA 42 U.S.C.§9601(14),

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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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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 31, 2021

Traditional contracting methods such as design-bid-build, and even somewhat newer developments such as design-build typically involve the non-owner participants providing lump-sum price based an owner’s proposed requirements. Furthermore, compensation is performance-based and depended upon the final outcome.

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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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Job Order Contracting

JULY 17, 2017

Both require “a collaborative alliance of people, systems, business structures and practices into a process that harnesses the talents and insights of all participants to optimize project results, increase value to the owner, reduce waste, and maximize efficiency through all phases of design, fabrication, and construction.”.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 26, 2020

A tort , in common law jurisdiction, could be a tort (other than a breach of contract) that causes an applicant to suffer loss or hurt, leading to legal liability for the one that commits the act. A minor is often created chargeable for their torts, however, they’re restricted in liability once it involves a contract. Negligence.

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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

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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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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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. Employers may be missing that point as well, losing an opportunity to keep workers safe and avoid the significant costs to their companies that come with off-the-job injuries.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as “Superfund,” covers improper disposal or intent to dispose of hazardous waste. View the list of chemicals subject to CERCLA here. Under 42 U.S.C.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

FEBRUARY 15, 2015

In general, indemnity may be defined as a “form of compensation in which a first party is liable to pay a second party for a loss or damage the second party incurs to a third party.” How is the general contractor going to try and ensure that he doesn’t bear all the liability in the lawsuit? Rock Hill Tel. Globe Communs.,

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Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Insurance, liability, and workers’ compensation . Replacements: GBP 4,000 – 10,000 depending on the materials, size, design, and other factors. Limited liability company (LLC) . Start with General Liability Insurance and the Workers’ Compensation Insurance. . Labor costs. Utility bills.

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Construction Lawyer

JULY 23, 2014

. Professional liability is often based on the concept of “standard of care.” During design, the drawings were submitted to a peer reviewer who contended that a third floor balcony required construction of a staircase as an emergency exit in case of fire. Pierce Goodwin Alexander & Linville, 2014 Fla. LEXIS 3916 (4 Dist.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 30, 2011

For starters, it is designed for construction, so you’re getting software that handles the accounting and reporting challenges of your industry. Other reports that are typically offered include: EEO/Minority Compliance, Workers’ Compensation, Union Reporting, and the ability to create countless custom reports. Construction Payroll.

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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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Green Home Design Architect

MAY 21, 2010

You have a home design you love - now it's time to find a builder. Does the builder/remodeler have sufficient workers compensation and general liability insurance? Here is great information from the National Association of Home Builders we want to pass on. Have you called your local Better Business Bureau?

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PSMJ Resources

AUGUST 13, 2012

related to becoming a Principal such as the Shareholder Agreement, Deferred Compensation Agreement, Buy-Sell agreement, Company By-Laws, Articles of Incorporation, Board Minutes, Budgets, business plans, strategic plans, and Annual Reports from the past several years. Designed for both current and prospective Principals, well walk.

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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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Levelset

AUGUST 5, 2022

A Controlled Insurance Program (CIP), also called wrap-up or wrap insurance, is an insurance package designed to cover all liability and losses during an entire construction project, or across multiple projects. Both OCIP and CCIP provide liability coverage across all parties on a project. CCIP vs. OCIP insurance.

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Construction Lawyer

MARCH 27, 2012

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company.   The FLSA provides that employees, not otherwise exempt, are to be paid overtime compensation for hours in excess of 40 per work week. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. Goodman has also worked on appeals and appeared before appellate courts.

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PSMJ Resources

OCTOBER 8, 2012

compensation if conditions change. This may be important for professional liability reasons. Sullivan Kreiss Building Design Executive Search Blog. Building Design & Construction. Environmental Design & Construction. Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA). Construction Marketing Ideas. Ford Harding blog.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

While general liability insurance covers against claims related to injury or property damage, errors and omissions insurance protects from lawsuits related to financial loss. Errors and omissions insurance, also called professional liability insurance, is one tool that contractors can use to transfer risk away from themselves.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 20, 2012

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors » May 20, 2012.   The parties failed to enter into a written contract, because they were never able to agree on the terms of the architect's compensation. Copyright Notice. Disclaimer. 2d 1065 (Ill.

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Construction Lawyer

JULY 17, 2014

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP , the California Supreme Court held that architects owe a duty of care to purchasers of condominium units and can be sued by those purchasers for design negligence. 2) It was foreseeable that these homeowners would be among the limited class of persons harmed by the negligently designed units. (3)

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