Construction Law

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Lessons must obviously be learned for future procurements; but none of them are new. Legal terms explained Our latest Legal Terms Explained series article from Georgia Di Salle of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP looks at Expert Evidence.

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Construction Law

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

National Highways expects to start construction of the Stonehenge Tunnel next year following failure of the latest legal challenge to the controversial project. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. See the panel to the right.

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Construction Law

APRIL 2, 2024

News Our news round up looks at Birmingham City Council on the verge of starting the judicial review application to try and reverse a government refusal to approve a major highways contract; a warning to avoid ‘group think’ in major public sector project delivery; and a new framework to promote the use of artificial intelligence in project delivery.

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Constructlaw

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In 2023, the construction industry saw significant developments, such as a downward trend in the commercial real estate market, a continued focus on sustainability, and the ongoing impact of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Read our full report here.

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Construction Law

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Editor Nick Barrett says much detail on how the new regime will work is still awaited, and should be carefully scrutinised when published. Legal terms explained In our latest legal terms explained article Sienna Kim of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP looks at the often thorny issue of retentions.

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Construction Law

MARCH 1, 2024

News Our regular news round up includes a call from insurance companies for pilot projects to find investment models for green infrastructure; failure of another legal challenge to the Stonehenge project; and a warning that the new Building Safety Regulator is looking for a high profile prosecution to make a point.

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HardHatChat

DECEMBER 3, 2019

With the countdown on to 2020 – and the start of a brand-new decade right around the corner – it’s time for our annual look back at the commercial construction industry “highs” and “lows” from 2019. And with recreational marijuana now legal in 11 states and Washington D.C. – High – Growing Opportunities in the Cannabis Sector.

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Construction Law

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

News Our regular news round up features cost plus contracts being blamed for HS2 cost overruns; details of a new Transformation Delivery Partner contract from National Highways; and a Civil Nuclear Roadmap that backs a revived nuclear building programme.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 29, 2018

To get ahead, it’s also important for contractors to keep up with what’s going on throughout the construction industry. Contractors Turning to Alternative Construction Solutions Amid Workforce Shortage. The ongoing labor shortage in construction is leading some contractors to try out new ways to boost efficiency.

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Construction Law

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The City of Edinburgh Council has published its response to the Edinburgh Tram Inquiry and confirms that it is still considering what, if any, legal action to take against its employees or Arms Length External Organisations (ALEO) involved in the project. See the panel to the right.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 3, 2015

You’ll find many insights and ideas in Matt Bouchard’s blog at nc-construction-law.com. Construction Law, Policy & News , transcends state-specific North Carolina issues, providing useful and relevant information beyond the state borders. (The Bouchard is a lawyer at Raleigh-based Lewis & Roberts PLLC.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 4, 2023

Legal & General is halting production at its modular homes factory in Yorkshire after the business racked-up losses of £174m since it was set-up seven years ago. “ As a result, Legal & General is also commencing consultation with all employees around the proposal to make the majority of Modular Homes roles redundant.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 14, 2023

Twenty seven ex-staff at Ellicon Construction have won their legal battle after they were dismissed without proper consultation last summer when the firm went into administration. Former workers at a collapsed Kent groundworks contractor are set to receive cash payouts after being dismissed without consultation.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

A strong financial base in construction is as vital for success as a solid physical foundation is for any building project. Paired with razor-thin profit margins, it’s increasingly difficult for construction firms to build and maintain the financial foundation necessary to compete and thrive in the industry. Why Payapps?

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 22, 2023

National Highways has given contractor Skanska a start date for the delayed A428 Black Cat dualling job after legal proceedings against the scheme came to an end. With the legal process now over, National Highways will begin putting plans in place for the start of main construction on the £507m contract.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Technology has undeniably improved operational efficiency across the construction industry. However, as construction companies rely on more and more advanced technology solutions that serve various teams and workflows, keeping them coordinated and in-sync can prove difficult. SharePoint .

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Construction Junkie

JUNE 16, 2020

Construction Junkie’s annual Best Construction Podcast of 2020 Competition is underway and the voting booth is officially open. Hosted by seasoned construction lawyer Alex Barthet, who is based in Florida, The Lien Zone Podcast is another one of our longest tenured shows to join our yearly competition.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Last Thursday, as I travelled to Toronto for an industry event about the legislative changes at the root of our Ontario Construction News project, I received a call from one of my colleagues with some painful news.

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HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

In 2009, amid the business challenges of the Great Recession, our company made the decision to start a blog as an outlet to share commercial construction trends, insights, news, and observations on a variety of topics. In one of our first posts, we talked about how the commercial construction industry hasn’t changed that much.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

The characteristics of strategic collaboration and efficient construction project delivery are discussed below. Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery. Shorter construction schedules than planned. Partnering: a team building approach to quality construction. Abudayyeh, O.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

For many people, construction projects are synonymous with uncertainty. Free guide: How to reduce construction delays by more than 20%. Despite the complexity of construction projects, though, things shouldn’t be that way. This is also why the use of construction-specific tools is of paramount importance for your success.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 20, 2020

You’ve watched the daily news reports. You can download a complimentary copy here: Best Practices – COVID19 and Construction Claims , but please do me a favor and subscribe to the blog on the sidebar to the right. I am not going to even attempt to describe what has occurred over the past week. You’ve read it online.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 27, 2019

I wanted to share some exciting news with our current and future customers! If you are a customer or prospective customer you may contact our Legal department to obtain a copy. Please send all inquiries to legal@viewpoint.com. Look for a product security statement on our website www.viewpoint.com later this year.

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Constructlaw

JANUARY 23, 2023

Practice Recognized for Major Deals, Litigation Wins in 2022 NEW YORK – For the second consecutive year, Troutman Pepper’s Construction Practice Group has been recognized nationally among Law360’s Practice Groups of the Year. News: Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms,” and local publications across the country.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 26, 2023

Construction staff could face breath tests the day after industry awards or corporate events under new drugs and alcohol guidelines from Build UK. The new template Drugs and Alcohol Policy is designed to be used across the whole supply chain and has been endorsed by the Construction Leadership Council. ”

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Construction Test

MAY 2, 2020

BRITS have gone potty for the UK’s first legal cannabis Easter egg. Brits are going potty for the 1kg first legal cannabis Easter egg. They said it contains “all the inherent, supportive wellness benefits of legal cannabis, combined with a comforting hit of decadent dark chocolate.”. The £18.99

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Construction Marketing Ideas

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Our primary Ontario Construction News competitor had a three-decade, legally mandated monopoly for several decades, and based on the evidence, we believe pulled more than $6 to $12 million a year […]. The post The pain (and magic) of competition appeared first on Construction Marketing Ideas.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

In November, we have more than 30 product releases across Autodesk Construction Cloud platform and products including Autodesk Build, Autodesk BIM Collaborate, Autodesk Takeoff, Assemble, BuildingConnected, and BIM 360. Autodesk Construction Cloud platform. Autodesk Construction Cloud Unified Platform. Autodesk Build .

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

The resurgence of the construction industry is, of course, good news, but it also comes with challenges on the safety front, including shortages of experienced workers and managers. One indicator of those challenges may be an increase in the construction industry’s fatality rate from 9.1 per 100,000 workers in 2011 to 9.5

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HardHatChat

OCTOBER 28, 2019

With our firm’s long track record in retail construction, we’ve witnessed firsthand the ebb and flow of activity across this sector over the years. Instead, we are seeing new players setting up shop in these spaces – like the mega four-story Starbucks roastery set to open along the Mag Mile next month.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 16, 2016

I have rarely read a construction blog post with as much power and impact as this recent Procore Blog post: Inside theRisks of Construction Drawings: The Case of the Hourglass , by Bridget Johnson. The story is simple, but incredibly significant, citing a legal case: Goodrich Quality Theaters, Inc.

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Lets Build

AUGUST 8, 2017

Did you know that working in construction you are six times more likely to die from suicide than from a fall from a height? That is a statistic that “ The Construction Industry Helpline ”, an organization to help those in the construction industry on a variety of topics, CEO Bill Hill has discovered. – Nih.gov.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 12, 2023

The project was completed in 2011 at a cost of £152m but has been dogged by a series of legal rows. An initial legal dispute over cost overruns and late delivery of the project saw BAM Nuttall pay the county council £33m in an out-of-court settlement in 2013 to cover defects and extra work.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

JUNE 18, 2019

Readers here know that I’ve focused my marketing efforts the last few months on our newest publication — Ontario Construction News — that is seeking to break a competing publication’s multi-decade legal monopoly. In some respects the new business is a no-brainer.

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ENR Construction

JULY 31, 2012

Construction Methods. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. ENR New York. Legal Fallout Spreads from Trainor Glass Default. Annual Subscription : Get ENR magazine for one year and access to all articles published on ENR.com, along with ENR daily news alerts and weekly newsletters for only $87.00/Year.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

How contractors and employers can prepare for new workplace vaccine requirements. . The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released an emergency temporary standard for COVID-19 vaccine requirements in the workplace, Construction Dive reports. Coronavirus Resources and Information. Codes + Standards. Government + Policy.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 31, 2012

Construction Law. Construction Safety. Industry News. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. « Introducing a New Addition to our Family! Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software? Top 5 Trends in Construction Software. People Management.

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