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COVID-19 Liability for Building Owners

Green Building Law Update

And these questions are not unfounded because as of November 1, 2020, legal industry databases of state and federal litigation are tracking more than 6,100 cases involving Covid-19 claims. We believe the best approach to keeping people safe and mitigating risk to owners of buildings is to employ a variety of interventions.

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From Zero to Hero: Construction Risk Management

Safety Services Company

IS YOUR BUSINESS EFFECTIVELY PRIORITIZING CONSTRUCTION RISK MANAGEMENT? Truth be told, every industry involves risk. Whether the project involves a multi-million-dollar office building or a three-story apartment complex, there are several risks that need to be considered in order to ensure the success of any construction project.

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From Zero to Hero: Construction Risk Management

Safety Services Company

How Well Does Your Business Prioritize Construction Risk Management? Truth be told, every industry involves risk. Whether the project involves a multi-million-dollar office building or a three-story apartment complex, there are several risks that need to be considered in order to ensure the success of any construction project.

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COVID 19 Commercial Building Liability

Green Building Law Update

a) knows or by the exercise of reasonable care would discover the condition, and should realize that it involves an unreasonable risk of harm to such invitees, and. (b) b) should expect that they will not discover or realize the danger, or will fail to protect themselves against it, and. (c) until there is a COVID-19 vaccine).

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FAQs About Contractor Management Platforms

Safety Services Company

Without completing it, you risk losing qualifications or compliance until it’s finished. Staying current through the annual update is essential for contractors to legally and safely conduct work on regulated properties and projects. Safety Promotion – This serves as a way to promote continual safety reinforcement for contractors.

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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

Levelset

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. Medical expenses, property damage, and legal defense costs can grow quickly. Workers compensation insurance. Employment practices liability.

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Contractors: Do You Have a Cell Phone Policy? Is It Time for an Upgrade?

Best Practices Construction Law

Given the legal risks involved with your superintendents, project managers and other employees, you should should be adequately prepared. Time spent responding to emails, texting, and handling phone calls outside of normal work hours can be compensable for non-exempt employees. Do you even have a cell phone policy?

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