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FedRAMP limits Construction Productivity and Innovation

Job Order Contracting

The cost of hiring consultants, implementing necessary security measures, and undergoing the assessment process is beynond the means of most small companies providing next generation solutions. FEDRAMP is a clear create a barrier to entry for smaller businesses, reducing competition and innovation in the market.

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Zero Waste in an Era of Net Zero Everything

Green Building Law Update

But regular readers of this blog will know that we believe any business claiming “zero” anything is indefensible, fraught with risk and likely to lead to litigation. a lot less than zero risk) as a level of exposure that would cause no more than 1 extra case of cancer in 100,000 people over a 70 year lifetime.

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Department of Labor Proposes to Remove Barriers to Considering ESG in Plan Management

Green Building Law Update

ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a fabulous group attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a new non-law consulting firm. Nancy Hudes and I are now publishing a new blog at www.ESGLegalSolutions.com (. yes, this blog will continue). This post originally appeared in that blog.

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A Call for Comprehensive and Clearer ESG Disclosures

Green Building Law Update

While the idea of ESG began in 2004 with a United Nations initiative to influence capital in non Western markets, in 2021 the legal and political institutions in the United States and the EU are demanding those ideas be implementing with due haste.

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How To Create Effective Safety Signage

FDR Safety

PLAY AT YOUR OWN RISK” is an example of this type of sign. Over the past years, I have performed hundreds of Task Based Risk Assessments (See past blogs for a description of the TaBRA methodology). I would estimate that only 5-10% of identified high risk task elements result from the hazards of machine motion.

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Good Safety Signage

FDR Safety

PLAY AT YOUR OWN RISK” is an example of this type of sign. Over the past years, I have performed hundreds of Task Based Risk Assessments (See past blogs for a description of the TaBRA methodology). I would estimate that only 5-10% of identified high risk task elements result from the hazards of machine motion.

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Sharing Your Budget Streamlines the Pre-Construction Phase

Wolgast Corporation

Having an owner’s approximate budget at the start, helps us to provide valuable consultation to the owner regarding allowances for materials and finishes. We can come to the owner with ideas without delays. Also, we will know up front if we need to alternate the scope of the building and by how much after estimating is complete.

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