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How to File a Lawsuit After an Injury At a Construction Site?

Construction Marketing

Help with negotiations This can be difficult, as insurance companies are often reluctant to pay large settlements. An experienced attorney will know how to negotiate with insurance companies and fight for the best possible settlement for you. Contributory negligence This defense says that you were partially to blame for your injuries.

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December 2014 newsletter

FDR Safety

FDRsafety now provides Safety Program Management. Department of Labor to see if you can arrive at a negotiated settlement. (Do If no negotiated settlement can be reached, the next step is a proceeding with a hearing officer, which usually takes place within 9 to 12 months. FDRsafety now provides Safety Program Management.

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With Inflation, How Can We Help Construction Costs Stay Down?

Fieldwire

It enables you to mitigate security threats, safety hazards, equipment damage and even human error. BIM can even be a personal safety monitor for independent subcontractors. BIM can help you reduce that number to zero for all your projects. Blockchain technology plays a specific role in synchronizing data across different networks.

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Tax Reform Impact on Employers and Employees

Revit OpEd

Modification of limitation on excessive employee remuneration: Under current law, an employer generally may deduct reasonable compensation for personal services as an ordinary and necessary business expense. Code Section 162(m) limits the deductibility of compensation expenses in the case of publicly traded corporate employers.

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Job Order Contract Execution Guide – Sample Template

Job Order Contracting

project task/line item, a full description in plain English, a unit of measure and a corresponding unit price, including labor, material, and equipment details, and an associated approved contractor coefficient are to be the basis for Contractor compensation. Safety Nets. Job Conditions. Main Office Expense. Small Tools. Scheduling.

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Winning More Construction Bids: A Complete Guide

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Contract negotiation and formation. Once the owner selects a bid, they’ll move on to the contract negotiation and formation stage. Construction contracts come in different forms, including: Cost-Plus Contract, where contractors are compensated for all construction-related expenses. Your safety record isn’t ideal.

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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

Levelset

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. Catellus Development Corp. ,