article thumbnail

Construction Excluded From New OSHA Standard

Pro Builder

During the first quarter of 2021, the value of real estate assets increased faster than real estate liabilities. On the liabilities side of the real estate balance sheet, home mortgages rose by $120 billion during the first three months of 2021 to $11.04 bolstered by nationwide home price appreciation—rose to $33.78 Regulations.

OSHA 98
article thumbnail

Activities and liabilities of Quantity Surveyor and Quality Manager

Construction Cost Estimating

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 (..)

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

A Plumbing Contractor’s Guide to Insurance Coverage

Levelset

In this respect, general liability insurance or workers’ compensation could help cover those costs if an incident should occur. . Each field of subcontracting work has its own area of focus in insurance matters. The coverage might also assist with programs designed to help workers recover and return to the job. .

article thumbnail

Lawsuit over First LEED Platinum Building is Over

Green Building Law Update

SmithGroup was the architect and responsibility for design. Permapost had a subcontract to apply pressure-treated PolyClear 2000 preservative to the Parallams. One of SmithGroup’s design elements for the project was the use of external Parallams. Clark Construction was the general contractor.

article thumbnail

What Is an Installation Floater?

Levelset

” You may already have an insurance policy that offers coverage for business property and general liability. This broader category of commercial insurance is designed to cover things like building materials, tools, or equipment, regardless of where these items travel. . Who needs installation floater insurance?

article thumbnail

#134:  30-Day Accountings for Subcontractor/Supplier Mechanic’s Liens

NH Construction Law

The statutory scheme is designed to ensure that subs and suppliers are paid before general contractors by treating amounts due to the GC as a trust fund for the benefit of unpaid subs and suppliers ( see Blog #121 ), and protecting owners from liability to GCs when owners honor that trust.

Lien 40
article thumbnail

Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being

Pro Builder

Consider these elements of a training and awareness program to save lives, mitigate injuries, and reduce liability and costs . Simply, liability for injuries and fatalities extends to the builder under OSHA’s Multi-Employer Citation Policy, notes Edwin G. Jobsite safety is critical for workers and for your home building company.

Safety 72