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 34

Liability Risk Insurance Consulting 34

Mr Ethics

APRIL 23, 2014

Ethics, There seems to be a growing trend in the construction industry whereby project owners are placing all risk on the design professional or contractor. Owners are assuming less and less risk exposure through contract provisions that assign risk away from them. Regards, Mr. Ethics

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Risk Claims Insurance Liability 100

Mr Ethics

APRIL 23, 2014

Ethics, There seems to be a growing trend in the construction industry whereby project owners are placing all risk on the design professional or contractor. Owners are assuming less and less risk exposure through contract provisions that assign risk away from them. Regards, Mr. Ethics

Risk 100

Risk Claims Insurance Liability 100

Mr Ethics

APRIL 23, 2014

Ethics, There seems to be a growing trend in the construction industry whereby project owners are placing all risk on the design professional or contractor. Owners are assuming less and less risk exposure through contract provisions that assign risk away from them. Regards, Mr. Ethics'

Risk 100

Risk Claims Insurance Liability 100

ENR Construction

JUNE 21, 2022

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

Liability 68

Liability Insurance Risk Design 68

Pro Builder

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Is Your Construction Team Prepared for Cyber Risks? Malicious cyberattacks could impact project designs, bid data, and security system information involved in architectural proposals. The growing number of cyber risks may feel daunting, but there are several ways to protect your business from these cybercrimes.

Risk 92

Risk Construction Security Bidding 92

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. CL guides Limitation on liability Our latest Construction Law Guides series article from Claire Turnbull of DLA Piper looks at limitations on liability.

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Construction Liability Risk Contract 52

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 3, 2017

business seeking to mitigate the risk associated with data protection. And the power utilities protect themselves from liability related to data. Many of those local laws are poorly drafted and do not insulate the reporting parties from liability for errors, harmless or otherwise. Because the U.S. The fix is very easy.

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Green Risk Claims Drafting 120

Constructlaw

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

the designer), the Kadney Company (the general contractor), Vergnet (the turbine supplier), and two different site engineers: Prudent Engineering, and Ravi Engineering and Land Surveying (the engineers). With the designer out of the picture based on the timing of its work, the owner’s creative attempts to hold others responsible fell flat.

New York 52

New York Risk Claims Liability 52

Construction Law

MAY 4, 2021

Liability for what went wrong has still to be established, but the report raises serious questions that all companies and individuals working in the rail sector need to ask. Other inquiries are being made jointly by Police Scotland, British Transport Police and railway regulator the Office of Rail and Road.

Risk 52

Risk Management Inspections Accidents 52

Levelset

AUGUST 31, 2022

They offer a full range of business insurance policies, including general liability, commercial auto, workers’ compensation, and umbrella. And they offer risk specialists to help your business minimize losses. They provide general liability, property, subcontractor, and cyber protection. Find an agent. Get a quote.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Compensation Construction 52

Job Order Contracting

MAY 17, 2022

How a company assesses and plans for climate-related risks may have a significant impact on its future financial performance and investors’ return on their investment in the company. The proposed rules contain a “safe harbor” for liability for Scope 3 emissions disclosure. Design for long life and adaptability.

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Regulation Risk Equity Organization 227

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

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

General contractors know these risks when they take the role. 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 insurance. Builder’s risk insurance.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Accidents Risk 52

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

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 31, 2021

Traditional contracting methods typically involve the non-owner participants tendering a lump-sum price based on the owner’s proposed allocation of responsibilities and risks. Scoping and design of conventionally procured projects is generally completed, or well progressed, before the owner calls for proposals from constructors.

Construction 124

Construction Procurement Liability Contract 124

Construction Lawyer

MAY 30, 2012

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. The bridge was designed in 1962 by Sverdrup. This effectively wiped out the existing statute of repose and revived Sverdrups liability.

Liability 40

Liability Contractors Design Minnesota 40

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

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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Management Construction Risk Cash Flow 156

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

While general liability insurance covers against claims related to injury or property damage, errors and omissions insurance protects from lawsuits related to financial loss. Errors and omissions insurance, also called professional liability insurance, is one tool that contractors can use to transfer risk away from themselves.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Claims Construction 52

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 18, 2017

Those responses are not inconsistent with and, in fact, should be considered concomitantly with the conclusion, having worked on LEED projects since 2001, that the second best way to mitigate risk and avoid liability in sustainable building is a green building consultant working for the owner.

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Consulting Green Certification Sustainability 218

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

” You may already have an insurance policy that offers coverage for business property and general liability. The floater can stand alone or be a limited part of a builder’s risk business policy. Subcontractors face risk from a variety of angles , and some of those exposures can be addressed through a GC’s policy.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Risk Materials 52

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.

Claims 52

Claims Risk Infrastructure Finance 52

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. The ASTM E50.02

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Site Drafting United States Regulation 296

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.

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Drawings Contractors Design Liability 55

Construction Lawyer

MAY 20, 2009

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. Liability for green design. Gary Cole has written an interesting blog entry about designers' liability for green projects here:  [link]. Copyright Notice. Disclaimer.

Liability 40

Liability Green Design Illinois 40

Pro Builder

JULY 6, 2021

NAHB argued that residential construction should not be included under the standard because the nature of new-home building and remodeling makes them a much lower risk for virus transmission. During the first quarter of 2021, the value of real estate assets increased faster than real estate liabilities. For more, visit nahb.org. .

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OSHA NAHB Construction Liability 98

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” (.

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Site Liability United States Green 156

Wolgast Corporation

JULY 24, 2023

This will determine the present soil types for appropriate foundation design/support, and if he will have to bring in new dirt to get the site construction ready, which costs more money. Not having a property survey could create a liability for you as you’re accepting unknown conditions of your property.

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Sewer Site Liability Risk 99

Construction Lawyer

JULY 17, 2014

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP , the California Supreme Court held that architects owe a duty of care to purchasers of condominium units and can be sued by those purchasers for design negligence. 2) It was foreseeable that these homeowners would be among the limited class of persons harmed by the negligently designed units. (3)

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California Liability San Francisco Insurance 45

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

design and build contract. There’s seemingly no risk of losing money on materials. Design-Build Contract. Traditionally, owners receive completed designs before taking in construction bids. But the design-build contract does things differently. Some of the pros of design-build contracts can also lead to cons.

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Contract Maine Construction Agreement 98

Levelset

AUGUST 5, 2022

A Controlled Insurance Program (CIP), also called wrap-up or wrap insurance, is an insurance package designed to cover all liability and losses during an entire construction project, or across multiple projects. Both OCIP and CCIP provide liability coverage across all parties on a project. CCIP vs. OCIP insurance.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Claims Construction 52

The Korte Company

JULY 12, 2011

Correct Project Cost Estimation through Digital Contract Management The dream of any design firm is to successfully grow by having a large portfolio of clients. However, design firms often overlook the complete scope of the quote-to-cash cycle, also known as contract management.

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Contract Liability Management Risk 40

Levelset

AUGUST 26, 2022

At the core, you have property coverage for your tools and equipment, along with a liability component that protects your financial assets in case there’s a work-related accident or injury that you may have some responsibility for. . It’s prudent to look back and realize that potential liability doesn’t end when the project is completed.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Equipment Agreement 52

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 2, 2016

In an effort to consider as representative a sample as possible, the last 50 contracts received where an owner was a party were selected and the last 50 contracts received where a design professional was a party, were selected. It is beyond dispute that the best way to mitigate risk in a sustainable project is a properly drafted contract.

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Drafting Green Contract Documentation 120

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 8, 2015

to design the Philip Merrill Environmental Center, CBF’s headquarters, on the Chesapeake Bay in Annapolis, Maryland. SmithGroup’s ‘green’ design called for exposed structural wood members outside the envelope of the Merrill Center, including some that penetrated the building’s façade.

Liability 120

Liability Maryland Green Agreement 120