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Updated Phase l Environmental Site Assessment is Published But.

Green Building Law Update

On November 1, ASTM International revised its Phase l Environmental Site Assessment standard. Phase l Environmental Site Assessment Standard E1527-13 sunset eight years from its approval on November 6, 2013 and the new E1527-21 was as of last week published and now available for use, but. 9601) and petroleum products.”.

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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

Levelset

“If something goes wrong, liability could hit the GC’s policy, which dilutes liability insurance limits, negatively impacts their claims history, and forces them to deal with a claim that’s not really their fault.”. Medical expenses, property damage, and legal defense costs can grow quickly.

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You Should Not Contract With Your Environmental Consultant

Green Building Law Update

The recommendation here is that in an environment of strict liability hazardous substance laws, from CERCLA and its state counterparts to local lead based paint codes, attorneys should be contracting with those undertaking hazardous substance investigations and the like. And it may be much more than that.

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Completed Operations: A Contractor’s Guide to Coverage, Cost, & More

Levelset

It is sold as an extension to your general liability insurance policy and may be required by the state you work in or the project owner. It pays for repairs of damages to the surrounding property, as well as legal expenses incurred during a lawsuit. Completed operations coverage is bundled with a contractor’s general liability policy.

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Unlimited liability for designers and contractors

Construction Lawyer

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company.

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constructionattorneyblog: Liability for green design

Construction Lawyer

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company.

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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

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The designated representative can then supervise and monitor the inspection by telephone, giving instructions to the back-up until he or she arrives on site. Consulting with the company’s legal counsel about difficult or special problems, such as search warrants or subpoenas.

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