Levelset

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Podcasts are now an essential medium for sharing information, and experts across the construction industry share their wisdom every day with listeners interested in growing a construction business, learning about the latest construction trends and technology, and building their understanding of construction law and finance.

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Construction Junkie

MAY 20, 2020

After a round of nominations, the stage has been set for the 6th annual Best Construction Podcast Competition presented by Construction Junkie. Given her active industry experience, Missy is bringing a “boots on-the-ground” perspective to the show and interviewing many of the leaders in earthwork and construction technology.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 31, 2016

First Parish applied to the Historic Commission for a certificate of appropriateness to construct the solar panels on its roof, and the Commission began the public hearing on April 6, 2016. The current gray asphalt roof shingles on the Meetinghouse have no historical significance.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 27, 2022

In construction, that rejection can sometimes amount to millions of dollars. A Massachusetts court recently held that an owner’s rejection of the contractor’s payment applications was not properly certified and, thus, violated the state’s Prompt Pay Act. In life, rejection is often hard to swallow. In Tocci Building Corp.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 30, 2014

While there are a patchwork of current laws for legal marijuana that vary from state to state, and legislation is pending in at least 6 states, it is clear that there has been a major shift in attitudes across the country to now allow marijuana smoking for medical and even recreational purposes.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JULY 2, 2013

This follows more than five years of legal and bureaucratic wrangling that have thus far kept the project from becoming a reality. Fenway Center will also feature one of the largest private solar power plants in Massachusetts, and the Metropolitan Boston Transit Authority’s first net-zero-energy train station.

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Best Practices Construction Law

DECEMBER 18, 2019

As a construction litigation attorney, the “claim” is often about telling the story of a breach of contract, or failed expectations, or unforeseen delays, all through the testimony of individuals or the introduction of documents. Ciccone d/b/a Ciccone Door Services, (U.S.D.C. Mass) (Dec.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

CHAMP , located in Marlborough, Massachusetts, also was an ECM customer, advertised that its plastic golf tees were biodegradable. based in Leominster, Massachusetts, was a customer of an additive manufacturer called Bio-Tec Environmental. Clear Choice Housewares, Inc. FTC Federal Green Marketing biodegradable claims environmental'

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 18, 2016

Responding to client email about impact of construction project change order on contemplated LEED certification, so that payment can be released today. Reviewing and editing proposed specifications for university mandated to be green building construction contract. Conference call with trade association about proposed ASHRAE 189.1

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Safety Services Company

JULY 15, 2019

With 8 states that have approved the use of recreational marijuana and 18 states permitting the use of medical marijuana, it’s critical for companies operating in these areas to understand their legal responsibilities and how to deal with cannabis use at worksites. Massachusetts. California. Washington. Washington D.C.

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NH Construction Law

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Corman Construction, Inc. , 1976); Massachusetts, Carpenter v. of the AIA A201 General Conditions (2017), for example, provides that a demand for arbitration shall not be made “after the date when the institution of legal or equitable proceedings based on the Claim would be barred by the applicable statute of limitations.”

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 21, 2018

In a conspicuous example, language in the Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 for the first time requires the Department of Defense, the largest owner of buildings in North America to respond to sea level rise and flooding by constructing new mission critical buildings 3 feet above the base flood 100 year elevation.

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NH Construction Law

MAY 20, 2023

A couple of years ago I blogged ( #101 ) on “pay-if-paid” clauses, which make a general contractor’s receipt of payment from the owner a prerequisite – a “condition precedent,” in legal terms – to its obligation to pay subcontractors. Quinn Construction, Inc. Skanska USA Building, Inc. ,

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 21, 2018

In a conspicuous example, language in the Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 for the first time requires the Department of Defense, the largest owner of buildings in North America to respond to sea level rise and flooding by constructing new mission critical buildings 3 feet above the base flood 100 year elevation.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 2, 2016

In a recent review of contracts involving green building construction projects, less than 20% had properly drafted provisions addressing green building matters. 100 contracts involving green building construction projects were reviewed. If you are going to be in LA, add it to your calendar and please join us!

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NH Construction Law

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Issa Construction, LLC, v. on a $7,650 verdict under a Massachusetts anti-discrimination statute). One way that courts reduce attorneys’ fee awards below the amounts incurred is by disallowing fees spent pursuing claims or legal theories on which the plaintiff did not prevail. Blalock , No. E2020-00853-COA-R3-CV (Tenn.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 24, 2016

Two Electronics, LLC , the Massachusetts’ Land Court concluded (in what appears to be a case of first impression) that a string of text messages can constitute a writing under the Statute of Frauds sufficient to bind the parties to sell certain property. John’s Holdings, LLC v.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 19, 2015

That’s what happened recently in Celco Construction Corp. Viewing the claim under Massachusetts’ differing site conditions clause, the court noted that the contract bid documents expressly denied the accuracy of the amount of rock to be encountered on the site. Town of Avon. The Court’s Reasoning.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 19, 2015

That’s what happened recently in Celco Construction Corp. Viewing the claim under Massachusetts’ differing site conditions clause, the court noted that the contract bid documents expressly denied the accuracy of the amount of rock to be encountered on the site. Town of Avon. The Court’s Reasoning.

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Building Information Management

JUNE 22, 2015

With the competitive worldwide marketplace forcing facility owners to minimize operation and maintenance costs, many facility owners are moving to modular construction to reduce the need for complex engineering design. Contractors are not rewarded for high performance construction. Reduced construction costs.

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Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2015

With the competitive worldwide marketplace forcing facility owners to minimize operation and maintenance costs, many facility owners are moving to modular construction to reduce the need for complex engineering design. Contractors are not rewarded for high performance construction. Reduced construction costs.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 12, 2016

and Walsh Investors, LLC will provide financing and long-term management for the project, while the construction work will be led by a joint venture team of Walsh Construction Company and Granite Construction Company. agriculture, construction, gambling, healthcare and retail). Plenary Group USA Ltd.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

It allows for the construction of roads, bridges, etc. Industrial Revenue Bonds: May be used as long-term financing of up to 100% of a project for: Acquisition of land, buildings, site preparation and improvements; Construction of buildings; Acquisition and installation of furnishings, fixtures and equipment; Capitalizable soft costs (e.g.,

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 21, 2014

SALES & USE TAX ABATEMENTS: Taxes on construction-related transactions, pollution control devices are exempt from sales and use taxes. MADE IN ALABAMA” JOB INCENTIVES ACT: Qualifying companies may receive a transferable income tax credit to offset import tariff costs during local construction process.

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