Construction Enquirer

JULY 18, 2023

As a result, Intergral UK’s Major Projects Division, which is understood to turnover around £80m, will be closed with up to 100 jobs now at risk as redundancy consultations get underway with staff. The firm has committed to complete all existing jobs for main contractors around the country, helping to soften the impact on staff.

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Risk Consulting Maine Contractors 70

FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

What is coming into clearer view for many safety and risk management professionals is that existing safety methods/tools for injury reduction [i.e., What is coming into clearer view for many safety and risk management professionals is that existing safety methods/tools for injury reduction [i.e.,

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Risk Safety Injury Statistics 120

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

” Either Agency or JOC Consultant acts as CM. Unfortunately, however, Job Order Contracts, in certain areas, primarily County, State, and Local Government, has been known to abuse JOC and allow JOC consultants to manage JOC programs and projects. Also known as JOC Consultant.” ” (Source: [link] ).

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In densely populated cities surrounded on all sides by water—the borough of Manhattan in New York City as a prime example—the risks from sea level rise and climate change are not just hypotheticals; they are existential threats.

New York City 73

New York City New York Consulting Risk 73

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Risk of Cyberattacks. As predominantly small- and medium-size companies, home builders and trade contractors are especially vulnerable to cybersecurity issues, so it's important for them to understand the risks and take action to protect their companies. SVP Risk Services Division. PB: What should cyber risk training cover?

Risk 98

Risk Defense Organization Insurance 98

Construction Business Owner

JULY 1, 2020

How payment solutions can mitigate risk by eliminating paper checks. Solutions Consultant. As the principal solutions consultant for AvidXchange, Rhonda Greene, APSC, specializes in helping companies streamline accounts payable (AP) operations and create efficiencies through automation and best practices. Rhonda Greene, APSC.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

A consultant with decades of experience confidently told a crowd of professionals that there is "no such thing as risk," since it is defined differently among stakeholders. The trick isn't identifying risks, but managing them.

Risk 62

Risk Design Consulting Management 62

Fieldwire

JANUARY 25, 2022

Every construction project is uniquely different, and the distinctive characteristics of the industry - such as high-cost intensity and lengthy durations - also add an additional layer of complexity to the risk landscape. The Importance of Project Risk Planning. Workflow of Risk Planning. treating the risks.

Risk 59

Risk Plans Insurance Construction 59

Business Facilities

MARCH 1, 2018

Read: Climate Consultants at BusinessFacilities.com. A Silicon Valley startup tells economic developers it can make 50-year predictions of the impact of climate change on available sites.

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Consulting Site South Carolina Risk 47

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 3, 2019

Conflicts and other project risks can delay work and negatively impact bottom lines. According to EC Harris, a global asset consultancy based in the United Kingdom, in its 2013 annual report, Global Construction Disputes: A Longer Resolution , the longer the dispute is left unresolved, the more money a company loses.

Risk 130

Risk Software Software Construction 130

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Risk of Cyberattacks. As predominantly small- and medium-size companies, home builders and trade contractors are especially vulnerable to cybersecurity issues, so it's important for them to understand the risks and take action to protect themselves. SVP Risk Services Division. PB: What should cyber risk training cover?

Risk 97

Risk Defense Organization Insurance 97

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Risk of Fraud. Instead, many organizations have elected to hire full time “JOC consultants” and pay excessive JOC administration fees in attempt to simply speed procurement and virtually outsource their facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and construction requirements. Too Many JOC Consultants. Higher Costs.

Contract 213

Contract Procurement Organization Consulting 213

Construction Enquirer

JULY 5, 2023

Standards body BSI haslaunched a new whitepaper on how to minimise risks in infrastructure projects. Experts suggest that a better approach to scope development and managing risk and contractual change could save up to £25bn a year on projects. It includes case studies including of Whitechapel Station and Associated British Ports.

Infrastructure 82

Infrastructure Bidding Procurement Risk 82

Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Under these new requirements the sustainability information statement means a description of: the company’s governance arrangements in relation to assessing and managing climate-related risks and opportunities; how the company identifies, assesses, and manages climate-related risks and opportunities; and. yes, this blog will continue).

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 2, 2023

But first, it is important to understand that every case is unique, and you should always consult with a qualified construction accident injury attorney to get specific advice about your situation. You should consult an experienced attorney to get specific advice about your situation.

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Injury Site Defense Compensation 259

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

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. Thus, I have asked SEC staff to develop a proposal for climate risk disclosure requirements for the Commission’s consideration. yes, this blog will continue).

Regulation 156

Regulation Risk Sustainability Claims 156

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 2, 2024

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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Innovation Products Security Construction 143

Construction Today

MARCH 26, 2024

His mission is saving lives – that is how Cal Beyer describes his job in human capital risk management and wellbeing consultancy. As an executive committee member for the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention, Cal has devoted the majority of his adult life to helping people with mental health issues.

Consulting 52

Consulting Risk Construction Management 52

Constructlaw

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

CHA Consulting, Inc. , The New York State Thruway Authority (the owner) sued CHA Consulting, Inc. In conclusion — it is not uncommon for an owner to separately contract with the major players on a construction project, as opposed to entering a full-wrap EPC agreement, but such an arrangement presents certain risks.

New York 52

New York Risk Claims Liability 52

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

. #4 Compliance Ensure compliance with application regulations/statutes Observe fiduciary responsibility to deploy best value solutions Conduct regular independent third-party audits Prevent the excessive use of consultants (Note: Excessive use of consultants can set the stage for potential fraud, limit team knowledge enhancement, and cause excessive (..)

Accounting 130

Accounting Products Procurement CSI 130

Job Order Contracting

MAY 4, 2023

The use of consultants to prepare estimates must be carefully structured and reviewed, to make sure that no conflicts of interest exist from a Government-Contractor relationship aspect. Risk and Uncertainty: Costs should be determined for uncertainties within an estimate. Avoiding false precision and early optimism.

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Estimating Construction Risk Documentation 196

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Companies are asking themselves in the wake of these catastrophic and costly storms, are we adequately evaluating the risk of natural disasters when deciding where to locate new facilities? This initial GIS screening is the optimal opportunity to incorporate natural disaster risk potential into a site selection evaluation.

Risk 42

Risk Site Puerto Rico California 42

Construction Law

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Guest Editors Charles Wilsoncroft and Helen Collie of risk mitigation and dispute resolution consultancy HKA explain the thinking behind their company’s research into the causes of project disputes and overruns. The programme, called CRUX, is based on expert diagnosis of claims and disputes.

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

As Georgia Power created a plan to save its troubled, billions-over-budget Plant Vogtle nuclear expansion project and request five more years to finish it, the utility and its parent company relied on cost, schedule and risk analyses prepared by Bechtel, Black & Veatch and consultants that included Pegasus-Global Holdings Inc.

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Risk Georgia Budgeting Budget 55

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 15, 2014

Today''s Guest Article Is From Sarah Miller, Business Consultant And Writer. Safety Consultants Can Assist Businesses In Ensuring Healthy And Safe Operations. However, completely upholding these can be quite a demanding task, especially for high risk industries where the issues can pretty much originate from anywhere.

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Consulting Safety Accounting Risk 51

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 8, 2018

Prime design consultants often have a great deal of project control and leverage. Unfortunately, such responsibilities increase the potential for significant risk. This is especially true if errors or omissions committed by subconsultants cause damage to the client or project.

Deals 120

Deals Consulting Risk Design 120

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 12, 2019

Mitigate Construction Procurement and Project Delivery Variance and Risk. Achieve agreed outcomes on the basis of mutual trust and respect, sharing risk and rewards, financial transparency, and long term mutually beneficial relationships. All participants and stakeholders are motivated to focus on PROJECT FIRST goals.

Procurement 100

Procurement Risk Change Orders Legal 100

Cassell Construction Estimating

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Focus on managing your biggest risk- LABOR i. Time is Money- finish early if you can The post The Five Basics of Fundamentally Sound Construction Operations appeared first on Cassell Consulting. Build the entire job, step by step in your head b. Take a consistent, organized approach (computer OR manual) c.

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Subcontracting Estimating Construction Schedule 100

FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

The answers can be determined but only after documented due diligence using Task Based Risk Assessment (past blogs) and assessing feasibility of hazard controls. coupled with lower order controls (Awareness, Training and Procedures and PPE) is typically used to achieve acceptable risk. For a FREE consultation, please contact us.

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Feasibility Risk Documentation Safety 136

FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

For those of you who deal with PSM, you know this is a critical first step in determining if a traditional risk-based approach will suffice from a compliance perspective. When deciding that risk mitigation is needed, the concept of feasibility comes into play to demonstrate due diligence in complying with the OSH Act.

Risk 223

Risk Safety Feasibility Foundation 223

Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 11, 2016

The Advise & Consult blog pulls together content from 23 experts in 15 states on a diversity of construction law issues. The Advise & Consult blog certainly isn’t light reading — but you wouldn’t want it to be dumbed down simple.

Legal 48

Legal Consulting Subcontracting Industrial 48

ENR Construction

APRIL 3, 2018

Insurers are writing more professional liability coverage for designers, with rates holding steady in the buyer’s market, says a new survey by insurance broker and risk consultant Ames & Gough.

Liability 28

Liability Risk Insurance Consulting 28

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

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.

Plans 156

Plans Management Regulation Risk 156

Green Building Law Update

MAY 29, 2022

“By allegedly manipulating those disclosures, Vale compounded the social and environmental harm caused by the Brumadinho dam’s tragic collapse and undermined investors’ ability to evaluate the risks posed by Vale’s securities.”. The SEC’s complaint, filed in U.S. More information about the Task Force can be found here.

Security 156

Security Commissioning Claims Risk 156

ProcurementExpress.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Do you know if any of your projects are at risk? A huge topic of discussion in the Construction Industry consistently, is the scope of financial risk on a construction project. Why do these financial risks take place. How to reduce your projects risk. An inexperienced project team. Improper planning.

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Risk Construction Plans Structural Engineering 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 31, 2018

Risk management is an inherent part of the job in the constru ction industry. Companies that don’t fix safety issues are at risk of higher penalties, and those that don’t learn from past mistakes also risk much more serious incidents. If you’re doing site inspections at appropriate intervals and reducing risks, that’s great.

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OSHA Inspections Viewpoint Safety 211

Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

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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Claims Certification San Francisco Resource 156