Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2017

No matter whether it is designed to protect owners, architects, engineers or general contractors, the securing of project professional liability coverage can be complicated. Professional liability exposure exists for the construction period plus the applicable Statute of Repose, often meaning a total of 10 or more years.

Liability 240

Liability Security Engineering Contractors 240

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 13, 2022

Crane and rigging insurance are policies designed to mitigate potential consequences to construction companies that own, operate, rent, set up, or move cranes. Rigging insurance, also known as riggers liability insurance, provides cover against property loss or damage when on the hook of cranes.

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Insurance Liability Compensation Accidents 167

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 28, 2024

Collaboration, Integrated Information and the Project Lifecycle in Building Design, Construction and Operation.” Without out this, the vast majority of projects, approximately eighty percent or more (80%+) will continue to fail by being late, over budget, or viewed as not being satisfactorily completed by one or more parties. Ballard, G.,

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Procurement Construction DC AIA 186

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2012

But what these individuals often overlook are the uninsured or underinsured risks, such as professional and vicarious liabilities. Construction business owners undoubtedly have restless nights over business risks associated with operations, not to mention other concerns.

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Risk Liability Design Construction 222

Construction Dive

AUGUST 6, 2014

By Bruce Jervis Design professionals have long sought to control their liability exposure. The argument has been that their potential liability is disproportionate to the compensation they receive and the role they play on a construction project. They have received a sympathetic hearing in some quarters.

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Liability Compensation California Claims 55

Construction Lawyer

AUGUST 6, 2014

Our recent post about the Beacon case in California where two architectural firms were held to owe a duty to condominium purchasers for design defects has now been discussed (hopefully clarified to some degree) in a more recent California appellate decision. In Atlas-Allied, Inc. San Diego Community College Dist. ,

Liability 45

Liability Design San Diego Compensation 45

Construction Dive

JULY 24, 2018

Taking responsibility for even a small portion of the design can expose contractors to increased liability. Here's how to limit the risks.

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Risk DOT Liability Design 77

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 27, 2021

General Liability Insurance. This type of coverage will protect your company from various liabilities , including injury claims, and cover medical expenses. General liability also protects businesses if they cause damage to a customer’s property or if any product installations go awry, like faulty plumbing that causes leaking.

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Insurance Contractors Accidents Liability 156

ENR Construction

JUNE 21, 2022

An insurance executive, in a commentary, writes about how to avoid risks designers never intended to take.

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Liability Insurance Risk Design 54

Construction Lawyer

MAY 7, 2013

Design professionals doing business in Florida need to adjust their contracts to comply with this new legislation to obtain this protection. As a practical matter, it is highly unusual for clients to bring an action against individual design professionals working for the business unless they are also the owner of that business.

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Liability Florida Contract Design 40

Construction Lawyer

MAY 30, 2012

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. The bridge was designed in 1962 by Sverdrup. The statute of repose (similar to a statute of limitations) expired by 1982, extinguishing any liability by Sverdrup. Copyright Notice. Disclaimer.

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Liability Contractors Design Minnesota 40

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 19, 2020

The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA, commonly referred to as Superfund), 42 U.S.C. provides an important liability protection, including from cleanup costs, for parties who qualify as bona fide prospective purchasers (BFPPs). 9601 et seq., 9601 et seq.,

Liability 156

Liability Leases Defense Commercial 156

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

Liability 72

Liability Risk Insurance Green 72

Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

It was designed to provide a set of broad guidelines which employers must follow to achieve maximum safety compliance. Remember that OSHA fines and penalties are a direct connection to employer liability; these consequences fall in addition to the myriad blows to a business’ bottom line.

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Liability Safety Employment OSHA 48

BD+C

APRIL 28, 2023

1 kcichowicz Fri, 04/28/2023 - 11:37 Before considering deluge sprinklers as an alternate to fire resistive assemblies, know the hidden costs, safety liabilities & design limitations. The REAL Trade-offs.

Liability 52

Liability Safety Design 52

Construction Lawyer

JANUARY 13, 2014

A new article entitled "Limitation-of-Liability Clauses Effective When Enforceable" authored by Shawn Goodman is available here. This article is an overview of the current state of the law involving contractual provisions that can limit the liability of a design professional in certain circumstances.

Liability 40

Liability Contract Design 40

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 30, 2020

The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA, commonly referred to as Superfund), 42 U.S.C. provides an important liability protection, including from cleanup costs, for parties who qualify as bona fide prospective purchasers (BFPPs). 9601 et seq., 9601 et seq.,

Site 156

Site Liability Leases Defense 156

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

Construction Lawyer

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Shawn Goodman has authored an article for Licensed Architect , beginning at page 10, about condominium projects and how the liability of the architect continues to expand. A must-read for any design professionals doing work on condo projects. . contracts general litigation'

Liability 40

Liability Contract Design 40

Construction Law

APRIL 2, 2024

CL guides Limitation on liability Our latest Construction Law Guides series article from Claire Turnbull of DLA Piper looks at limitations on liability. Limitation clauses are interpreted strictly, so clear and unambiguous language should be used where a party seeks to limit liability for losses that would otherwise be recoverable.

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Construction Liability Risk Contract 52

Levelset

AUGUST 31, 2022

They offer a full range of business insurance policies, including general liability, commercial auto, workers’ compensation, and umbrella. They provide general liability, property, subcontractor, and cyber protection. Next does not offer specialty coverage, like builders’ risk or pollution liability. Find an agent. Nationwide.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Compensation Construction 52

Construction Lawyer

MAY 20, 2009

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Liability for green design. Gary Cole has written an interesting blog entry about designers' liability for green projects here:  [link]. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Liability for green design : Recent Posts.

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Liability Green Design Illinois 40

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 27, 2023

An update on the administration filed at Companies House said the firm was sunk by a combination of rising materials costs, project delays and defect liability claims. Howard Russell worked across the UK as a design and build contractor for a wide range of sectors.

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Debt Negotiation Liability Forecasting 72

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 12, 2016

First, contractors are taking on an expanded role in project design. As a result of these trends, the liability exposures that contractors often face have significantly increased. Two major trends are currently reshaping the construction industry.

US 120

US Liability Modeling Contractors 120

ENR Construction

MARCH 22, 2018

As multiple nor’easters bore down on the East Coast in the last 10 weeks, architects and engineers worried about more than the physical impact to their projects.

Liability 30

Liability Design Engineering 30

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 31, 2021

Scoping and design of conventionally procured projects is generally completed, or well progressed, before the owner calls for proposals from constructors. The post Collaborative Construction Solution – Public Sector appeared first on 4BT.

Construction 123

Construction Procurement Liability Contract 123

Construction Dive

JULY 23, 2014

By Bruce Jervis It has long been controversial: Should design professionals be directly liable to construction contractors for deficiencies in the drawings and specifications? On one hand, contractors necessarily rely on the design documents when bidding and performing the work. There are arguments on each side. ” Read more.

Drawings 55

Drawings Contractors Design Liability 55

Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 26, 2020

Both play important role for major projects with equally significant liabilities. Comparing Site Engineers to Project Engineers: Both the site engineers and project engineers take diverse liabilities for accomplishment for different types of construction projects.

Engineering 52

Engineering Site Liability Construction 52

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Environmental Protection Agency as satisfying its All Appropriate Inquiry rule to obtain protections from liability under CERCLA, the federal Superfund law, something that is expected to happen by rulemaking at some point in 2022. Liability from old dry cleaners in retail sites that are beyond the boundaries of the “subject property” (.

Site 156

Site Liability United States Green 156

Construction Law Monitor

DECEMBER 17, 2012

Programs designed to prevent workplace injury and illness are well established in countries like Canada, Australia, Norway, Japan, Korea and all the 27 member states of he European Union. In fact, the study shows that OSHA testing can actually result in significant savings for companies along with reducing company liability.

OSHA 59

OSHA Liability Employment Inspections 59

Constructlaw

JULY 12, 2022

Under the Agreement, 360 was to apply to rezone the Site, to collaborate with DonRob on site and joint development plans, and to design and construct an access road, including the associated drainage and retainage, utilities, access points, and sidewalks. DonRob planned to develop the other two sections into townhomes and commercial units.

Contract 52

Contract Liability Agreement Georgia 52

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Whether it''s the latest in mobile communications, building materials and design, prefabricated and modular construction, laser technology or safety equipment, new technologies can provide more efficient, safe and cost-effective ways of operating your business.

Management 120

Management Liability Mobility Risk 120

Green Building Law Update

JULY 25, 2021

Environmental Protection Agency as satisfying its All Appropriate Inquiry rule to obtain protections from liability under CERCLA, the federal Superfund law. 9601) and petroleum products.” Importantly, the ASTM E1527 is recognized by the U.S.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

There are many policies that apply to a carpenter, but a simple business owner’s policy can include property damage and liability coverage. If a third party gets injured on a job, liability coverage helps pay the cost of legal defense if you get sued for the accident. . Does a carpenter need insurance?

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Accidents Injury 52

BD+C

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Navigating architectural challenges—from 'unbuildable' to unbelievable 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/30/2023 - 10:12 Senior Living Design Mick Schaefer, AIA, NCARB, LEED GA, recounts the challenges Vessel Architecture & Design had to overcome while designing a state-of-the-art senior living facility. The "unbuildable" hill.

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Architecture Design AIA Engineering 105

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

If a sub accidentally drops a steel beam on the project manager’s new sports car, that subcontractor’s liability insurance policy would likely cover the damage. General liability, builder’s risk, and subcontractor default insurance are among the most common, and wrap insurance is growing in popularity.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Accidents Risk 52

Construction Cost Estimating

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Usually, a quantity surveyor performs the following activities :- • Commercial omission of site • Formulation of financial reports, budgets and forecasts • Supervision, training and development of some junior staff • Job review of assistant staff • Utilization of health and safety requirements • Fulfillment of paperwork as desired by the CSIs/procedures (..)

Liability 40

Liability Management Subcontracting Forecasting 40