Big-D taps construction law vet for chief legal officer
Construction Dive
JUNE 7, 2024
Melissa Beutler Withy, who has written and edited two books on construction law, first represented the company as a partner at a private law firm.
Understanding the Employer’s Legal Duty to Employee Safety & Health
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
Understanding the Employer’s Legal Duty to Employee Safety & Health. Well, you’re certainly ahead of the Florida sheriff who reportedly instructed his employees not to wear masks in the office. Well, you’re certainly ahead of the Florida sheriff who reportedly instructed his employees not to wear masks in the office.
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Legal terms explained: Scott Schedules
Construction Law
APRIL 2, 2024
A Scott Schedule is a type of document that was originally developed by George Alexander Scott, who was an Official Referee of the office of Official Referees which eventually became the Technology and Construction Court. This story is only available to subscribers to the printed edition of Construction Law.
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Avoiding investor pitfalls in complex construction financing arrangements
Construction Law
JUNE 3, 2024
Construction constantly becomes more complex, in engineering and organisation and legal aspects. Lawrence Winsor , Counsel, of Vinson & Elkins ’ Houston office, says project financing is increasing in complexity as well. This story is only available to subscribers to the printed edition of Construction Law.
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Five Tips for Maximizing Profitability With 3D Reality Capture
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 27, 2024
Promote to rotator No Rotator Image Status of webinar Featured Maximize profit in your construction business. This technology provides critical data to decision-makers in the field and in the office. Thu, 05/09/2024 - 12:00 1:00 p.m.
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Construction Law: June 2024
Construction Law
JUNE 3, 2024
News Our regular news round up focusses on a disputes survey that suggests artificial intelligence will have an impact on contracts sooner than many think; a Labour Party plan that involves scrapping the IPA and the NIC; and a landmark legal victory for the government that forces a freeholder to fix serious building safety issues in a tower block.
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Legal Documents Required for Purchase of Property
CivilJungle
AUGUST 8, 2022
Legal Documents Required for Purchase of Property. But we must avoid the problem and legal situation by checking the documents required for buying property. Every construction work begins with legal approval. The actual owner of land legally sets people by way of every power of attorney. Commencement Certificate.
Challenges & Opportunities in Commercial Construction
HardHatChat
APRIL 24, 2023
As a National General Contractor working across multiple verticals in the commercial construction space, we understand the challenges (COVID and Supply Chain) facing our retail, restaurant, hospitality, and senior housing clients. That certainly makes it difficult to schedule your opening.
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What Causes Construction Project Delays?
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 23, 2019
6 reasons your construction projects are not being completed on time and how to avoid them. It’s both frustrating and costly for contractors when a construction project is postponed. There are some reasons, like weather that are beyond your control, but most construction project delays can be avoided. Budget Inaccuracies.
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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 20, 2023
A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate. Credible Cost Estimate Core Elements #1 Objectivity – The information used and those invovled in the creation of the construction cost estimate must be objective.
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What to Consider Before Changing Law Firms
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
Every construction business owner and executive’s plate is overflowing on a daily basis. Sub-par performance is simply not acceptable, whether you’re talking about the company’s legal counsel, its accountant, IT consultant or the company responsible for cleaning the offices. That’s just the way it is.
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Construction Law: Jan/Feb 2024
Construction Law
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Editor Nick Barrett asks how long the UK can get away with the governance problem said by the head of the National Audit Office to be embedded at the heart of Whitehall when it comes to managing large scale procurements. Legal terms explained David Nitek and Noe Minamikata of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP explain what is meant by ‘hot-tubbing’.
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What Are the Legal Safeguards for Getting Back to Work?
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. office of Akerman. . Mon, 07/27/2020 - 12:57. Mike Beirne, Senior Editor.
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The Impact of ASC 842 – The New Lease Standard Is Here
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 1, 2022
According to ASC 842-10-55-12, these leases “should be classified in accordance with the lease classification criteria applicable to all other leases on the basis of the legally enforceable terms and conditions of the lease.” As a result, it is imperative to consider all factors that may result in legally enforceable rights and obligations.
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A Look At Construction Safety in the UK
Constructonomics
NOVEMBER 21, 2013
Yet, for some reason, the inclusion of effective evacuation equipment for use in the event of an emergency is an all-too-common afterthought – when, in fact, its inclusion at the construction stage is far safer, more legally compliant and more cost effective. Immediate Legal Compliance.
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Technology Trends In Construction Improving Job Site Safety
Construction Marketing
NOVEMBER 28, 2016
A series of innovative ideas in construction have been used to bring a remarkable difference in the industry.There is no shortage of tech gadgets for commercial projects as there are a number on offer for various projects. Here is a look at some ways these gadgets are making their way on construction work sites.
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Keltbray wins £73m structures deal on Mace court job
Construction Enquirer
APRIL 19, 2023
The £300m Salisbury Square Development will deliver a new, purpose-built 18-courtroom legal facility called the City of London Law Courts and a new City of London police headquarters. The latest deal follows on from the successful completion of the £10m demolition and enabling works package by Keltbray.
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New immigration bill protects the legal status of more than 100,000 people in Dreamers and TPS programs who work in construction
BD+C
FEBRUARY 19, 2021
The Associated General Contractors of America’s chief executive officer, Stephen E. Sandherr, issued the following statement in reaction to the introduction in Congress today of the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021:
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Presenting At Green Legal Matters This Week in New Orleans
Construction Law Monitor
OCTOBER 13, 2010
Between 2005 and 2008, the Green Building Construction industry has grown by 500%, from a $10 billion industry to a $49b industry. If you’re in construction, these numbers should get your attention. Presenting with Christopher Hill, Law Office of Christoper Hill. Here is a truth: Green Building is not a fad.
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Plans in for first phase of £2.5bn Salford Crescent scheme
Construction Enquirer
JULY 17, 2023
Construction is hoped to begin before the end of this year and will run for 10 years. ECF is our strategic joint venture with Legal & General, one of the UK’s leading financial services groups and major global investor, and the government’s housing and regeneration agency, Homes England.
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7 Ways to Improve Construction Site Safety
Levelset
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
Construction is a risky business by almost any measure: It not only has one of the highest business failure rates of any industry, but construction work also sits atop the list of the most dangerous jobs. In 2019, the construction industry accounted for about 20% of all work-related fatalities in the U.S. Make safety a priority.
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Troutman Pepper’s National Construction Practice Named Among Law360’s Practice Groups of the Year for Second Consecutive Year
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. The firm was among only four to receive the 2022 Practice Group of the Year designation in the Construction category.
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Manatt, Phelps and Phillips: Interior/Tenant Improvement
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 1, 2020
This project united a legal staff onto five floors with open floor plans, a conference center, flexible space, offices and California-themed areas.
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Common Types of Construction Contracts And Their Use
cnstrctr
JANUARY 4, 2020
Construction projects are a conglomeration of various parties that all need to work together. A construction contract is a tool that you can use to help outline these requirements. What exactly is a construction contract, how can it be used and what are the different types? Construction Contract Types.
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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development
Construction Marketing
JANUARY 25, 2023
Commercial real estate development involves the process of acquiring, designing, constructing, and leasing or selling commercial properties such as office buildings, retail centers, and industrial parks. During the construction phase, the developer works with architects, engineers, and contractors to bring the project to life.
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Is it Legal for Iowa's DOT to Write Tickets?
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 21, 2016
Peyton Atzen, a 16-year old student at Southeast Polk High School in Pleasant Hill, Iowa, decided to fight a speeding ticket he received from an Iowa DOT officer, citing a 70-year old Iowa Supreme Court case that said DOT officers have limited ticketing authority that does not include speeding or arrests.
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Google Scholar Provides Outstanding Preliminary Legal Research
Best Practices Construction Law
JULY 2, 2012
joined the legal research playing field with Westlaw, LEXIS, FindLaw and all the other law-related databases. Just search: Tennessee "change order" The search returned a list of 51 citations, including one of the leading cases on the issue: W&O Construction v. Is that the only legal research an inquiring mind should do?
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Construction Photos and Long Term Records Retention
Carol Hagen
JANUARY 14, 2013
Construction photographs are collected on every one of your projects. A file of jpeg1, jpeg2, etc taken at jobsite X on a given date really doesn’t help if a legal claim crops up a few years from now. To be upfront on disclosure, I have business relationships with both Threshold and Construction Imaging.
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Davis-Bacon Wage Rates and Construction
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.
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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)
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.
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It’s No Big Deal: How a Non-Small Business Won a Small Business Set-Aside Contract
Federal Construction Contracting Blog
JANUARY 26, 2024
In Steiner Construction Co., the Government Accountability Office (GAO) upheld the U.S. The protestor appealed the SBA’s size determination to OHA, which subsequently vacated the SBA’s size determination and remanded the matter back to the cognizant SBA area office. Coast Guard’s (USCG) award of a $1.19
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Construction Business Owner Blogs
Construction Business Owner
MAY 24, 2012
Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. As he was telling me about his experience, I started thinking about silos in our clients’ construction businesses. The Office, The Field, and Technology. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |.
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How to stay connected with your teams as Coronavirus hits construction
Lets Build
MARCH 24, 2020
The impact of Coronavirus on the construction industry. The rise of COVID-19 has shaken up our daily lives and has put construction under extreme pressure. As the coronavirus outbreak escalates, this is a battle that all of us have to give as one, both in the construction industry and our societies around the world.
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No Longer in the Dark: A Primer on the Distinction between Delay and Disruption Damages in a Construction Dispute
Best Practices Construction Law
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
Delay claims on a construction can be confusing, especially when you think about the delay to the work being performed and the disruption to other activities. The County argued that Section 262.007 of the Local Government Code waives a county’s sovereign immunity for construction contracts involving claims for delay damages.
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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. Business taxes, contributions, memberships, corporate headquarters support (legal, financial, etc.). Office management and equipment. Depreciation of mobile office(s).
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Construction Business Owner Blogs
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 1, 2012
Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. This year, I think it’s safe to say that mobile devices and applications that run on mobile devices are the buzz of construction industry, and it’s easy to see why. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |.
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You Risk Paying Twice When Sub-Contractors Don’t Pay Their Bills
Wolgast Corporation
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
On top of that, that they expect you, the owner, to guarantee to the Bank and the Title Company that the project will be lien-free during construction. These types of requests are common place in today’s world when an owner finances the construction of a building. Why should you care?
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Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 20, 2011
Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. It probably comes as no surprise that I’m a bit of a technology geek, after all, I do develop construction software for a living. Construction Connectivity – Can you hear me now?
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Tornadoes and Other Catastrophic Events Can Cripple a Construction Project—And How to Respond
Best Practices Construction Law
MARCH 9, 2020
I was working late last week and left my office right before midnight … which happened to be right before a Category 5 tornado ripped through the outskirts of downtown Nashville and then proceeded to East Nashville and Putnam County. I missed it by less than an hour.
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Construction Business Owner Blogs
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 1, 2012
Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. Distances between job sites and the office continue to increase as companies go further and further from their home base to do work. Construction is a Team Sport. INSURANCE |.
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5 Ways to Reduce Interruptions During a Construction Project
Construction Junkie
MAY 5, 2020
In construction, interruptions are events that break the continuity or progress of construction work. These interruptions bring down a construction project’s rate of efficiency and are the biggest contributors to disruptions and delays on the construction site.
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Mental Health In Construction: The Ugly Truth
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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LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting for Sustainable Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 21, 2018
LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting has a number of distinct advantages for repetitive repair, renovation, minor new construction and maintenance projects. General Accounting Office (GAO), May 1979. Unite States Government Printing Office, House Document No. Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP). Sandner, C.
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Construction Business Owner Blogs
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 12, 2012
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. INSURANCE |.
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