Lets Build

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Being able to define the major sources of risk in your projects can eventually pave the way for faster and cheaper delivery without having to compromise quality. That being said, coming up with an effective risk management framework across different projects is possible. How we could define risk in a construction project.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

Worries about legal liability have long dogged the sustainable building movement, but insurance expert Karen Erger (Locton Companies) and attorney Eric Singer (Ice Miller LLP) say sustainability lawsuits are caused by the same types of issues that have always prompted clients to sue AEC firms. read more. "The

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 6, 2022

Shared profit and risk and jointly developed project goals and values are keystones for team alignment for any project. Construction Management at Risk in Health Care Projects. Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and. Leite, F., & Mulva, S. 36 Team Integration and. Journal of. in the Public Sector.

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Construction Law

MAY 2, 2024

News Our regular news round up includes a survey saying collaboration is on the rise; Network Rail promises a partnering approach in its new framework; and a warning that carbon reduction policy risks legal challenge. Legal terms explained Isabella Salame of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP explains what is meant by non-delegable duties.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

The rule is silent on ESG disclosures, including climate risk. Longstanding Federal law requires disclosure of “any material pending legal proceedings, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to the business, to which a [public company] or any of its subsidiaries is a party or of which any of their property is subject.”

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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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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 24, 2019

Green Building Council is being applauded for the release last week of the new pilot credit intended “to reduce the risk that illegally sourced, harvested or traded wood products are used in building.”. Samples of wood products or components that originate in countries with elevated risk of illegal logging and/or trade.

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Lets Build

DECEMBER 2, 2022

From a builder’s perspective, many potential risk factors can be anticipated and pre-emptively resolved by developing a construction quality management plan. It involves taking a quality-focused, hands-on approach to all stages and aspects of design, construction, and client relations. A game of risk.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 27, 2019

Security is a priority at Viewpoint and obtaining SOC 2, Type 1 certification reinforces our security commitment, proving that we have controls and the associated procedures, designed to provide a secure cloud platform. If you are a customer or prospective customer you may contact our Legal department to obtain a copy.

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Construction Law

APRIL 2, 2024

The government’s own net zero carbon targets are at risk if the speed of delivery of investments isn’t increased. Legal terms explained Kyle Melville of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP explains what is meant by Scott Schedules. Guest editor Retentions – time to say goodbye?

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Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2022

With a software system specifically designed for construction management, companies are able to automate their business processes, enable real-time communication, and even automate and optimize their marketing plan. Minimized risk of legal claims. Running a large construction business can put you at risk of legal trouble.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 23, 2020

public companies, but only if they present economic risks or opportunities that qualified investment professionals would treat as material economic considerations under generally accepted investment theories. The risks associated with making ESG disclosures are real and should not be underestimated.

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Construction Law

DECEMBER 2, 2022

ICE’s report says accurate emissions reporting must become integral in the design of major infrastructure if private finance is to help fund green projects. Projects may also risk litigation for failing to mitigate the release of carbon in their design, construction and operation. Nick Barrett.

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 13, 2019

The OpenJOC(TM) Solution virtually eliminates the slow, costly, error prone, inefficient practices associated with design-bid-build, lowest bidder, and other traditional construction delivery methods. Shared Risk/Reward. It embodies all of the fundamental aspects of LEAN construction, including: Collaboration. Long-term Relationships.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

Define estimate’s purpose ■ Determine estimate’s purpose, required level of detail, and overall scope; ■ Determine who will receive the estimate Develop estimating plan ■ Determine the cost estimating team and develop its master schedule; ■ Determine who will do the independent cost estimate; ■ Outline the cost estimating approach; ■ Develop the estimate (..)

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 25, 2021

The initial draft includes: What purports to be an only modest change to REC definition is proposed, but this modification to that ultimate defined term risks negatively impacting the value of hundreds of millions of dollars of real estate each year. The ASTM E50.02 of this report.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 8, 2019

Green Building Council’s LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System Silver rating or a comparable rating system or building code as authorized in Section 3-602.1 In fact, we gave our first legal opinion on a LEED certified public building in Maryland in 2002.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 12, 2015

This law firm is increasingly called upon to give legal opinions that a green building is LEED certified, certifiable or otherwise ‘really’ a green building. Traditionally, legal opinions in the context of loan transactions provide assurances that the loan documents are valid, binding and enforceable.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

General liability and professional liability protect businesses from different risks. It can pay for medical costs and legal fees. This coverage protects businesses from third-party lawsuits and pays legal fees for the defense of allegations of slander or libel. General liability insurance. Do you need both types of coverage?

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 12, 2015

This law firm is increasingly called upon to give legal opinions that a green building is LEED certified, certifiable or otherwise ‘really’ a green building. Traditionally, legal opinions in the context of loan transactions provide assurances that the loan documents are valid, binding and enforceable.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 13, 2009

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >.

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BD+C

AUGUST 28, 2023

Rebekah Schranck, AIA Contractors Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Architects Building Owners Construction Administration presents its fair share of challenges in the architectural industry, from managing clients' change of heart in the midst of construction to dealing with contractors that are reluctant to revise their work.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 17, 2012

The policy unnecessarily increases risks for government contractors. The contractor installs a bike rack and submits for a LEED credit related during the design phase. Government contractors will face more risk if they have to comply with both a green building code and overlapping LEED certification. Here are two reasons: 1.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The inherent business-breaking risk can even lead many subcontractors to refrain from bidding on projects if a general contractor or an owner has a reputation for slow payments. Increasing financial risk. High compliance risk. Moreover, manual payment processes also increase compliance risk. Why Payapps?

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 31, 2019

The most common causes of disputes is amending the initial design of the project, failing to get all the necessary paperwork and poor communication between the involved parties. What follows next is a fierce legal battle that puts both the contractor and the investor on the losing end. Discuss Potential Risks in Advance.

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Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Traditionally, construction projects are managed in silos, for example – design, engineering, procurement, construction, operations, etc… all in there own neat (or not so neat) little containers. Appropriate distribution of risk. So… back to the legal aspects of BIM. Some form of pricing transparency.

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Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Traditionally, construction projects are managed in silos, for example – design, engineering, procurement, construction, operations, etc… all in there own neat (or not so neat) little containers. Appropriate distribution of risk. So… back to the legal aspects of BIM. Some form of pricing transparency.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 9, 2018

When compared to the industry norm of 75% of all construction projects being over budget, delayed, or resulting in legal disputes. Properly designed and implemented JOC Programs can optimize school operations budgets and construction bonds, resulting in more dollars spent on actual construction versus procurement costs and waste.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 19, 2016

TSCA was enacted in 1976 to protect the environment and the public’s health against risks posed by chemicals in materials in commerce. The first step will consist of an EPA risk evaluation and a second step for risk management. Risk evaluations are to be conducted on each chemical EPA designates as a high-priority substance.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 7, 2017

Last week the American Institute of Architects released the 2017 edition of the A201 family of contract documents, including updated versions of the AIA’s documents developed for the design-bid-build delivery model. The previous version of the design-bid-build contract documents included a Sustainable Project version.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 3, 2015

In one post, he successfully distills and summarizes several effective strategies to reduce project risk and increase success probabilities, starting with a quote form the XL Risk Management Blog : Why do people make poor decisions when it comes to risk? risk management case: Jack Gibson’s twitter feed.

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Construction Law Monitor

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

Sometimes the best blog posts and legal articles are the simplest. Take, for example, a post from early October by Joshua Glazov on his Construction Law Today blog , where he simply cites a 1941 quote from US Supreme Court Justice Robert Jackson : The legal profession, like many another, tends to become over-professionalized.

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ENR Construction

JULY 31, 2012

Legal Fallout Spreads from Trainor Glass Default. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Building Types. Construction Methods. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption. Associations.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 21, 2018

a comprehensive rating system that provides strategies and tools for resilient building and design, was approved last week and is being launched on Monday, November 12th. criteria include acute hazard preparation and adaptation strategies along with chronic risk mitigation at the building and neighborhood scale. The launch of RELi 2.0

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 19, 2016

TSCA was enacted in 1976 to protect the environment and the public’s health against risks posed by chemicals in materials in commerce. The first step will consist of an EPA risk evaluation and a second step for risk management. Risk evaluations are to be conducted on each chemical EPA designates as a high-priority substance.

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Constructonomics

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Building safety is at the forefront of the minds of every building contractor, site manager, architect, designer and building owner from a project’s start to completion. Immediate Legal Compliance. Under The Fire Safety Order for England and Wales (full details of which can be found of the Gov.uk

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 7, 2014

We are increasingly called upon to give legal opinions that a green building is LEED certified, ‘certifiable’ or otherwise really a green building. While legal opinions are given in a variety of commercial contexts, they are increasingly being required as part of the due diligence by lenders when making loans secured by (i.e.,

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