Construction Law

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Legal terms explained Our latest Legal Terms Explained series article from Georgia Di Salle of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP looks at Expert Evidence. Legislation state of play table Our regular update of the progress of legislation and government procurement related developments compiled by Construction Law staff.

Procurement 52

Procurement Construction Insurance Legal 52

Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

You probably saw last month’s report about a major accident at a construction site in downtown Miami, Florida. This is a good reminder of the lessons to learn when investigating or handling an accident on a construction site. Most construction companies, at some point in their life, will experience a job site accident.

Accidents 62

Accidents Site OSHA Miami 62

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 25, 2018

The construction cost data shown is not be applied to specific requirements, but rather intended as a general overview. Detailed line item construction cost data should be used for the preparation of actual construction project costs in concert with an experienced construction estimator and knowledge of local conditions.

Commercial 100

Commercial Construction Commissioning Permits 100

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Avoiding Legal Issues Hiring clients hire a licensed contractor to save themselves from legal liabilities and low-quality work. In that case, the responsibility of dealing with workplace accidents or unsafe job sites will fall upon them, causing legal issues.

Management 110

Management Contractors Safety OSHA 110

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 3, 2019

However, within the construction sector there are multiple aspects which require different approaches, meaning a one-size fits all approach is not appropriate. While the issues vary from one organisation to another , we’ve broken down the most common construction disputes into four main categories. The Effect of On-Site Disputes.

Risk 130

Risk Software Software Construction 130

Constructlaw

DECEMBER 5, 2022

NEW YORK – Troutman Pepper, as specialty construction counsel, represented a consortium of investors consisting of Vantage Airport Group, JetBlue, American Triple I, and RXR Realty in a deal to build, finance, and operate a new US$4.2 billion passenger terminal at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

Airports 52

Airports Deals Equity New York 52

Pro Builder

JULY 27, 2020

What Are the Legal Safeguards for Getting Back to Work? As builders and trade contractors start to get back on track following the impact of COVID-19 and its restrictions, there are legal concerns to consider. How the Coronavirus May Affect OSHA Compliance on Building Sites. Mon, 07/27/2020 - 12:57. Mike Beirne, Senior Editor.

Legal 59

Legal OSHA Employment Liability 59

Levelset

AUGUST 24, 2022

Construction businesses need many different types of insurance to mitigate the risks associated with building projects. Two of the most common insurance policies that contractors have are builder’s risk and general liability, which serve very different purposes. What is builder’s risk insurance?

Liability 52

Liability Risk Insurance Contractors 52

Levelset

JUNE 29, 2022

To those on the jobsite day-to-day, it’s no surprise that construction consistently tops the list of the most dangerous industries in the US. But because of the inherent dangers on construction jobsites, contractors are under close scrutiny for compliance. OSHA standards for construction. Peter Lindborg. View profile.

OSHA 52

OSHA Inspections Construction Safety 52

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

If a contractor’s work fails after a project is complete, completed operations insurance can help cover some of the expenses. 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. Learn more: The most common types of insurance policies in construction.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Claims Contractors 52

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 14, 2019

NOTE: The following is provided for awareness purposes only and is not, nor it it intended to be any form of legal advice or service. Department of Labor) to all laborers and mechanics on Federal government and District of Columbia construction projects in excess of $2,000. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR. Exclusions.

Construction 100

Construction Employment Contract Regulation 100

Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

You probably saw last month’s report about a second work-related fatality at the construction site of the San Francisco 49er’s new football stadium. It’s the second worker death at the construction project. Make sure medical issues are resolved immediately and lock down the site for evidence preservation.

Accidents 86

Accidents San Francisco Site OSHA 86

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 24, 2018

Here’s a listing of what is typically included in a construction contractor’s Job Order Contract coefficient… Contractor’s overhead and profit. Employee payroll taxes, insurance, and fringe benefits. Business taxes, contributions, memberships, corporate headquarters support (legal, financial, etc.).

Overhead 100

Overhead Permits Insurance Contract 100

Construction Law Monitor

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

One of my favorite places to find good content and expert opinion regarding construction and legal issues is JDSupra.com. In one of JD’s tweets last week I discovered a very informative article by Matthew Hicks regarding Workers’ Compensation Insurance law and jurisprudence in California. Meyers article here.

Compensation 58

Compensation Insurance California Contractors 58

Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

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. Staying current through the annual update is essential for contractors to legally and safely conduct work on regulated properties and projects.

FAQ 74

FAQ Contractors Management OSHA 74

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2012

INSURANCE |. Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. Green Construction & Construction Software » The Business of Construction Risk Management. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |.

Risk 120

Risk Insurance Construction Software 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 31, 2012

INSURANCE |. Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. As a construction business owner, you want customers (both current and potential) to see your business in a specific way. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software?

Construction 185

Construction Software Software Accounting 185

Lets Build

JUNE 6, 2017

Getting started with a construction project is always challenging. In other words, you can’t really define risk on the exact same way in every construction project. In other words, you can’t really define risk on the exact same way in every construction project. How we could define risk in a construction project.

Risk 165

Risk Management Construction Legal 165

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

INSURANCE |. Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. Construction Business Owner Attends APWA 2011 Congress » Section 179, and what YOU need to know about it. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site.

Construction 181

Construction Software Software Accounting 181

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

INSURANCE |. Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. Committing Intentional Project Communications » Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software?

Construction 120

Construction Safety Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2012

INSURANCE |. Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. There are plenty of construction-specific accounting packages that work the way construction does and can efficiently prepare W2s and 1099s and year-end financial reports.

Construction 169

Construction Software Software Accounting 169

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

INSURANCE |. Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. Not All Construction Software is Created Equal » Being the Best. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. construction. STRATEGY |.

Construction 175

Construction Software Software Accounting 175

Lets Build

MAY 18, 2017

Putting together a successful construction project is most of the times a very tough and demanding procedure. A number of construction disputes may emerge if some of its stages haven’t been planned or properly executed. The Description of a Construction Dispute. A construction dispute can be the outcome of various factors.

Construction 165

Construction Life Cycle Contract Plans 165

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

INSURANCE |. Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. David is a construction safety expert for Carolina Safety Consultants with over 20 years of experience. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |.

Construction 137

Construction Insurance Software Software 137

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 20, 2011

INSURANCE |. Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. New Year’s Resolutions for Construction Management » Merry Christmas! You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. construction.

Software 120

Software Software Construction Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 6, 2011

INSURANCE |. Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. « 3 Tips for Better Construction Fleet Fuel Management. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. Top 5 Trends in Construction Software.

Construction 195

Construction Software Software Accounting 195

Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

INSURANCE |. Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. Connecting within the Construction Company » Free Webinar: Managing Information Overload. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 10, 2012

INSURANCE |. Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. « 3 New Year’s Resolutions for Construction Operations. As a construction business owner, you put a lot of time and effort into making critical decisions.

Construction 175

Construction Software Software Accounting 175

Best Practices Construction Law

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

" While the explosion in Kansas does not appear to have involved an accident at a construction site, early reports do indicate that the cause may have been a contractor performing underground work that struck a gas line. Make sure medical issues are resolved immediately and lock down the site for evidence preservation.

Accidents 48

Accidents Site Kansas City Kansas 48

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 30, 2011

INSURANCE |. Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. The Best Time to Go Live is… » Why Construction-Specific Accounting Software Costs More than Generic Accounting Software. Construction Reporting. STRATEGY |.

Construction 169

Construction Software Software Accounting 169

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

INSURANCE |. Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software? Top 5 Trends in Construction Software.

Construction 160

Construction Software Software Accounting 160

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

INSURANCE |. Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. « Construction Biz Group a Success. While the rules of engagement and the various social media sites change, one thing remains – people everywhere use social media.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

INSURANCE |. Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. Whether you have a simple accounting application, or a specialized construction accounting system, you should be able to file your taxes and payroll information electronically.

Construction 137

Construction Software Software Accounting 137

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

INSURANCE |. Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. Simple Software » Construction Business Owner Attends APWA 2011 Congress. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. construction.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

INSURANCE |. Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. Construction Software – Is it Time to Buy? » The (Construction) Telephone Game. What does the telephone game have to do with construction operations?

Construction 160

Construction Software Software Bidding 160

Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

You probably saw last month''s report about a second work-related fatality at the construction site of the San Francisco 49er''s new football stadium. It''s the second worker death at the construction project. It''s the second worker death at the construction project. These include: Prepare before the accident.

Accidents 48

Accidents San Francisco Site OSHA 48

Construction Business Owner

MAY 10, 2012

INSURANCE |. Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. « Customer Collaboration & Construction Software. Got (Construction) Apps? You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. STRATEGY |.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Georgia 120