PSMJ Resources

JANUARY 31, 2011

If you serve government clients, you should be prepared to support your management compensation and bonuses as the year end approaches. There is increased concern among various segments of our public sector clients over compensation and bonuses in A/E firms. Generally, this requires that you have survey support for base salaries paid.

Compensation 40

Compensation Management DOT Documentation 40

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

Does your company consider ESG metrics in executive compensation? Do you believe there will be mandatory ESG disclosures and more ESG regulation within the next 12 months? Do you favor of mandatory ESG disclosures and more ESG regulation within the next 12 months? highly confident, moderately, minimally, not at all].

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Regulation Legal Consulting Maryland 156

Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 10, 2020

Final payment does not bar a claim where the contracting officer knows that the contractor is asserting a right to additional compensation, even though a formal claim has not been filed. The Government’s final payment defense is an affirmative defense on which the Government bears the burden of proof. ” So what?

Claims 62

Claims Compensation Overhead Defense 62

Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Answer: Each year, contractors must complete an annual update to remain compliant with safety regulations and qualified to perform work. Here are some key aspects of Annual Updates to note for contractor safety and compliance: Purpose – To review changes to safety laws, regulations, and site requirements yearly.

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FAQ Contractors Management OSHA 79

Pro Builder

APRIL 8, 2021

Local regulations on environmental protection and road, school and sewer capacity often have strong support among residents, who generally want to keep property values high. Read More. . Government + Policy. Housing Policy + Finance.

Zoning 98

Zoning Housing San Francisco Sewer 98

Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Per OSHA’s regulation 29 CFR 1904, employers with more than 10 employees are required to keep a record of serious work-related injuries and illnesses. The lower the EMR of a business, the lower their worker compensation insurance premiums will be. it means the company has had to pay for one or more worker compensation claims.

OSHA 62

OSHA Accidents Injury Compensation 62

FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

In fact, among companies that initiated drug testing, there was a 50 percent reduction in the number of organizations reporting high workers’ compensation incidence rates, according to a 2011 survey by the Society for Human Resource Management. While drug testing programs can be very worthwhile, they are not without their challenges.

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Accidents Compensation Commissioning Regulation 120

Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 25, 2016

billion settlement with regulators and owners of 475,000 polluting diesel vehicles today. can choose between a buyback or a free fix and compensation, if a repair becomes available. District Court in San Francisco approved Volkswagen's record-setting $14.7 An estimated 475,000 Volkswagen owners in the U.S.

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San Francisco Compensation Regulation Estimating 48

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

APRIL 21, 2022

Delays to projects were frequent, but contractors were told that although they would be granted time extensions, these extensions would be non-compensable. The government recognized the financial impact to individuals who could not work and literally printed money to fund financial stimulus and extended unemployment compensation.

Contractors 52

Contractors Compensation Contract Defense 52

ENR Construction

MAY 22, 2019

Two environmental groups are calling on the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate and require the cleanup of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and list them as hazardous substances under the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act.

Compensation 28

Compensation Liability Regulation 28

Construction Equipment

MARCH 2, 2016

. On Friday, the Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Commission called the alternative workplace-benefit plans that some employers adopted under the law "a water mirage on the highway that disappears upon closer inspection," and ruled unanimously the law that allows employers to opt-out of state-regulated workers' comp plans.

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Commissioning Oklahoma Compensation Permits 48

ENR Construction

JULY 27, 2016

When crunching the numbers on the construction wrap-up program for the T-Mobile Arena project outside Las Vegas, insurance broker Aon Risk Services South allegedly failed to take into account a Nevada workers’ compensation rule, one of many intricate features of the state’s workers’ compensation regulations.

Nevada 28

Nevada Las Vegas Compensation Insurance 28

Construction Dive

APRIL 23, 2014

If a contractor believes an occurrence entitles the contractor to additional compensation under the contract, the contractor must give the project owner written notice within a stipulated number of days of the date of the occurrence. Failure to do so bars any recovery of additional compensation.

Claims 57

Claims Compensation Contract Regulation 57

Levelset

JUNE 29, 2022

Along with other construction laws , OSHA regulations seek to protect everyone working in the construction industry. While those two standards are the most commonly cited on construction jobsites, OSHA can issue a citation for a violation of any of its full list of regulations. Workers’ compensation insurance.

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OSHA Inspections Construction Safety 52

Construction Marketing

JUNE 20, 2022

Whoever is responsible for breaching their duty of care should compensate for the injuries. Everyone on a building site should closely adhere to safety regulations to ensure safety. . Working with a reliable personal injury lawyer will significantly help improve your chances of maximizing a compensation claim.

Site 156

Site Injury Construction Safety 156

FDR Safety

DECEMBER 4, 2014

Review the OSHA regulations cited in each violation. Check to see whether the facts of the situation correctly match the regulation alleged to have been violated. Workers Compensation support. Before engaging with OSHA, it is important to know where you stand: Conduct your own fact-finding. Technical and consulting support.

OSHA 120

OSHA Safety Compensation Negotiation 120

Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

According to data released by the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau, there were 367 roofing-related falls from scaffolds, ladders, elevations, and into openings such as skylights in California from 2008-2010. Cal/OSHA roofing regulations can be found in sections 1730 and 1731 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations.

California 48

California Safety Compensation Regulation 48

Construction Test

MAY 18, 2020

Some of Britain’s biggest holiday lettings firms have been reported to the competition regulator after an investigation raised concerns they could be using unfair contract terms to deny customers refunds for cancellations. The post Britain’s biggest holiday letting firms are reported to the competition regulator by Which?

Regulation 26

Regulation Travel Claims Contract 26

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 2, 2018

The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA, commonly referred to as Superfund), 42 U.S.C. All appropriate inquiries has been determined by EPA regulation to be a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment conducted in accordance with ASTM E1527-00. 9601 et seq.,

Liability 149

Liability Defense Leases Compensation 149

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Some believe this tying of the consideration to “current” standards, as opposed to the regulator determination at the time the tank was closed, creates a Faustian bargain for the environmental professional, and will greatly limit the supremely valuable designation of HRECS. 9601) and petroleum products.”.

Site 156

Site Liability United States Green 156

Construction Junkie

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Guests and workers checking into the site are not required to download an app or create an account, and their personal health information is stored only on their device to comply with HIPAA and OSHA regulations. The app is available in both English and Spanish, but can also be customized to support other languages, if needed.

Site 79

Site Accounting Compensation Union 79

Constructonomics

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Thousands if not hundreds of thousands saw the consequence of out-dated regulations and OSHA was forced to react. Companies hadn’t been pushing for safety regulations as it would affect their bottom line. Employees are often compensated after accidents but it is usually by paying the out of pocket workers as the accidents occur.

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Accidents Safety Compensation OSHA 100

Pro Builder

JUNE 25, 2021

There are several different ways to go about reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and it’s become increasingly important to consider different strategies as more local and state jurisdictions implement new regulations. One strategy to consider for home building is residential heating, says the National Association of Home Builders.

Equity 52

Equity Compensation Regulation Residential 52

Construction Law Monitor

DECEMBER 17, 2012

Yet many business owners resist mandatory workplace inspections and tighter safety regulations imposed by OSHA. Conventional wisdom claims that safety testing and workplace regulations, such as those imposed represent a job-killing financial drain on businesses. percent in injury claims. Significant Savings.

OSHA 59

OSHA Liability Employment Inspections 59

Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 15, 2016

Department of Labor issued new overtime regulations , which no doubt will affect your workforce. When you deal with construction claims, many believe that the largest component of any request for additional compensation is generally labor costs. Again, the underlying cause must be compensable for these type of impacts are recoverable.

Products 48

Products Compensation Claims Schedule 48

Green Building Law Update

MARCH 31, 2019

The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA, commonly referred to as Superfund), 42 U.S.C. All appropriate inquiries has been determined by EPA regulation to be a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment conducted in accordance with ASTM E1527-00. 9601 et seq.,

Liability 120

Liability Leases Defense Commercial 120

Constructonomics

JUNE 24, 2012

In fact, the Germans were so convinced of the carcinogenic properties of asbestos that they made asbestos-related diseases compensable. In many countries, asbestos is now banned or heavily regulated because of its carcinogenic and toxic properties. At the time, American and English doctors were still reluctant to make such a claim.

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Organization Compensation Fabrication Claims 217

Constructonomics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

Being aware of bonding regulations within the construction industry can help a new contractor keep on track. Construction bond regulations. Regulations regarding the use of bonds in the construction industry vary depending on the specific jurisdiction in which the project is to be completed. How construction bonds work.

Contractors 140

Contractors Regulation Insurance Claims 140

Safety Services Company

APRIL 1, 2014

Because the load is too much for this forklift the operator has compensated by adding extra weights to the back of the forklift, offsetting them to counterbalance the load and move the truck’s center of gravity backward. So, not only is this operator breaking regulations, he is compromising the safety of himself and his co-workers.

Safety 59

Safety OSHA Compensation Regulation 59

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 25, 2020

The purpose of a Phase I is almost universally to permit a user to satisfy one of the requirements to qualify for the innocent landowner , contiguous property owner , or bona fide prospective purchaser limitations on CERCLA liability.

Liability 156

Liability Site Environment Commercial 156

CivilJungle

JANUARY 19, 2021

Horizontal alignment is designed on some basic rules and regulations like driver limitations, curve radius, vehicle characteristics, cost, profile, design speed, etc. Grade Compensation. Grade Compensation: When the horizontal curve lies in a vertical curve, then there is resistance is created by a circular curve.

Roads 52

Roads Design Compensation Maine 52

CivilJungle

JANUARY 19, 2021

Horizontal alignment is designed on some basic rules and regulations like driver limitations, curve radius, vehicle characteristics, cost, profile, design speed, etc. Grade Compensation. Grade Compensation: When the horizontal curve lies in a vertical curve, then there is resistance is created by a circular curve.

Roads 52

Roads Design Compensation Maine 52

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 26, 2020

In an instructive environmental law decision last week, the U.S.

Claims 156

Claims Montana Permits Liability 156

Safety Services Company

AUGUST 23, 2013

The posting referred to as the “Employer Notification of Ombudsman Program to Employees”, provides workers’ compensation claims assistance from the Office of Injured Employee Council (OIEC), to employees injured on the job.

Texas 54

Texas Office Compensation Employment 54

Pro Builder

MARCH 16, 2021

Compensation, commissions, and the independent contractor relationship will all change. Brokerage firms and home builders with enough capital are moving to an in-house employment model that provides benefits as well as essential compensation, plus significant commission dollars. Regulations. Sales + Marketing. New-Home Sales.

Commissioning 98

Commissioning Procurement Compensation Inventory 98

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. Insurances; Workers compensation, General Liability, Risk. Some Example are as follows: Office Rent.

Estimating 60

Estimating Residential Insurance Commercial 60

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Compliance/Regulations. A safe work environment is one of the most straight forward ways to decrease workers compensation expenses. or higher, then it might be time to consider implementing a comprehensive safety plan to try and reduce your workers compensation insurance costs. General Management. Software & Technology.

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Construction Insurance Software Software 136