FDR Safety

MARCH 19, 2020

Responding to all document and other information requests by the OSHA inspector. Consulting with the company’s legal counsel about difficult or special problems, such as search warrants or subpoenas. Being courteous and polite, but firmly exercising the company’s legal rights.

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FDR Safety

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Not only will the data be online and searchable, the underlying documents will be public records subject to disclosure to the media, plaintiffs’ lawyers, and competitors. OSHA intends to upload all of this data to a publicly searchable website.

OSHA 185

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 21, 2018

Much more than only anticipating weather extremes, in the draft document expected to be approved in the coming days, RELi 2.0 is made clear by the draft’s own words, “[t]he RELi 2.0 Use Legally Logged Wood from Ecologically Managed Forests , recognizes “FSC Certified Wood” only, (. s newest rating system, RELi 2.0

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Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 26, 2019

The contractor verifies that the project abides by all the specifications as provided in the contract documents. Focus on all legal and regulatory issues and requirements. Draft an efficient safety policy. Focus on all legal and regulatory issues and requirements. Draft an efficient safety policy.

Contractors 40

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Constructlaw

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Spirtas countered that the TPA was not a valid and legally binding arbitration agreement because SGLC never countersigned it. For example, the parties “met and engaged in many Pre-Bid actions,” including drafting asbestos removal and demolition plans, attending site visits, and preparing the bid.

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Constructlaw

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Spirtas countered that the TPA was not a valid and legally binding arbitration agreement because SGLC never countersigned it. For example, the parties “met and engaged in many Pre-Bid actions,” including drafting asbestos removal and demolition plans, attending site visits, and preparing the bid.

Agreement 52

Agreement Illinois Contract Bidding 52

Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 24, 2016

The transaction involved numerous discussions and emails, including four drafts of a letter of intent from Buyer to Seller for purchase of a piece of property. None of the drafts of the letter were signed by Buyer. ” Second, claims succeed or fail based upon the documentation. He will get back to us tomorrow.

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Contract Claims Documentation Change Orders 91

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

In reality, it’s often a monster document packed full of legalese that can be difficult to understand. A contract should really be a tool to help everyone in the construction industry; it doesn’t have to be this monster document that you just hold your nose, sign, and hope for the best.” Make sense of your contracts.

Contract 52

Contract Contractors Negotiation Subcontracting 52

Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 26, 2010

AIA (American Institute of Architects ) form documents have dominated the construction industry for many years. Many experts believe that the AIA standard form contracts are drafted to protect the Architect. The contract documents should be drafted to protect this individual. More on this form at Christopher Hill’s blog.

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AIA Contract Documentation Drafting 61

Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

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. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. The new AIA Documents and Arbitration - What Rules Apply?

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AIA Documentation Illinois Chicago 40

Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 10, 2017

“Payments may be withheld on account of (1) defective Work not remedied, (2) claims filed by third parties, or (3) failure to carry out the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents.”. It is important in contract drafting that you say what you mean and you mean what you say. The word “may” was permissive in nature.

Contract 79

Contract Agreement Virginia Construction 79

The Korte Company

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

When a project manager starts drafting an email, intelligent software suggests the words that finish a sentence — shaving down the time needed to finish the message. For example, we can integrate cameras through software like OpenSpace to document and track project progress. And that’s a good thing for our customers and for us.

Innovation 52

Innovation Software Software US 52

Construction Law Monitor

MARCH 9, 2012

Construction contract defined : Construction Contract: A legal document which specifies the details of a construction project. Properly written ADR clauses and indemnity clauses can save a contractor thousands in legal fees and court/administrative costs. A good construction contract will include: 1.The A set of specifications.

Contract 69

Contract Construction Agreement Legal 69

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 2, 2016

In a recent review of contracts involving green building construction projects, less than 20% had properly drafted provisions addressing green building matters. But such was not the case, The errors in the contract documents, most simply put, were all over the board. Only 1% used the ConsensusDOCS Green Building Addendum.

Drafting 120

Drafting Green Contract Documentation 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 18, 2021

The right tools and documents make it easier to complete project closeout and keep customers satisfied. The first step is to track every part of the project to streamline reviewing legal terms and change orders, for example. Those documents you had at the beginning of the project, three weeks ago? Key Takeaways.

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Equipment Risk 52

Construction Law Monitor

AUGUST 24, 2012

I recently found a good article on JDSupra.com , always a great source for solid legal content, regarding California Senate Bill 474. There is no need to waste taxpayer money to draft, argue, and pass bills such as these. The legislature here is essentially trying to protect the subcontractor from itself.

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California Subcontracting Contract Legal 54

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 17, 2019

producer to for the first time share all documentation related to PFOA. Earlier this year the EPA issued “ Draft Interim Recommendations ” to address groundwater contaminated with PFOA, including articulating EPA’s lifetime health advisory standard for PFOA of 70 parts per trillion. has been cut dramatically. In the U.S.

Liability 120

Liability Regulation Products Environment 120

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 12, 2018

A LEAN Facilities Management Roadmap (LeanFMR) is document that outlines the plan to achieve short and long-term goals for facilities leveraging total cost-of-ownership life-cycle asset management and LEAN construction delivery methods. Who is involved in drafting the LEAN Facilities Management Roadmap and Execution? Senior management.

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Management Organization Environment Plans 100

Construction Law Monitor

MARCH 22, 2012

Landlord / Tenant issues happen often because there are natural opposing positions created by the document and the occupancy. Just as in any legal contract, the devil is in the details. If you get your documents reviewed before entering into them, you will be in a much better position if a dispute arises.

Leases 60

Leases Louisiana Commercial Drafting 60

Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 4, 2019

Lehman then sent the defendant the draft of a written settlement agreement. The mediator sent Lehman and the defendant an email confirming that they had accepted his proposal and agreed on the amount of a payment in settlement of Lehman’s claim against that defendant.

Agreement 61

Agreement Contract Drafting Claims 61

Construction Law Monitor

MARCH 28, 2011

What’s great about her post is that it discusses a very legal topic – construction contracts – from the perspective of someone in the business. A contract is an extremely important document for anyone who undertakes the type of business partnership necessary to get a construction project off the ground. Make changes.

Contract 50

Contract Legal Construction Documentation 50

Best Practices Construction Law

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

First, email communications tend to be sent "off the cuff" without creating a draft of the communication that can be reviewed by team members. The statute expressly states that: A record or signature may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because it is in electronic form.

Tennessee 48

Tennessee Change Orders Contractors iPad 48

CivilJungle

MAY 28, 2021

All building construction projects possess few common elements – design, financial & legal purposes. Step 1: Generate the Project: Generate a Project Initiation Document that defines the people, resources & budget. Step 2: Draft a Preliminary Plan: Utilization of S.M.A.R.T. & What is Construction Planning?

Plans 52

Plans Construction BIM Permits 52

Pro Builder

MAY 27, 2022

The legal fees and time required to defend one’s actions can be costly, even when a court strikes down the first employer’s covenants as unreasonable. Some employers draft restrictive covenants knowing they will not be enforceable, but will still scare people into behaving as they desired,” warns Mathis. “The

Employment 98

Employment Agreement New York City Resource 98

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

The best way to mitigate risk in your green building project are properly drafted contract documents prepared by this law firm or by another attorney with green building experience. As I posted in this blog less than a year ago, Less than 20% of Green Building Contracts are Properly Drafted. The document is simply that good.

Green 153

Green Risk Drafting Sustainability 153

Best Practices Construction Law

DECEMBER 6, 2013

The court held that the project, and most of the project documentation, was located in Texas. SCOTUSblog has all of the key documents and dates leading up the Supreme Court''s decision. Best Practices Case Law Legal Trends atlantic marine case construction disputes forum selection clause litigation' Trial court. Ricoh Corp.

Virginia 48

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 3, 2015

Members of the environmental industrial complex that deal in matters of LEED should review their contracts and other documents and update them now. Correctly referring to LEED certification is of paramount importance in legal opinions given in building acquisitions and financing. The operative language might be some variation of.

Documentation 120

Documentation Certification Green District of Columbia 120

Best Practices Construction Law

APRIL 8, 2013

The court held that the project, and most of the project documentation, was located in Texas. SCOTUSblog has all of the key documents and dates leading up the to grant of certiorari by the Supreme Court. American Marine Construction Case Law Supreme Court construction law forum selection clause legal research' Trial court.

Virginia 48

Virginia Texas Construction Subcontracting 48

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

Beane didn’t achieve success by drafting players based on his emotional judgments or media-based hype. document management. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. With the help of a Harvard number cruncher, he developed “sabermetrics,” a method of judging players by on-base percentages.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Law Monitor

MAY 30, 2012

Mediation and Arbitration have been touted as the faster, cheaper and more efficient way to handle legal disputes. This means that, unlike the slow judicial process, the rules by which each arbitration play by can be changed and altered based on the contracts between the parties and document that they incorporate.

Louisiana 59

Louisiana Contract Legal Drafting 59

Construction Lawyer

MARCH 15, 2007

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. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company.

AIA 40

AIA Plans Illinois Drafting 40

Construction Marketing Ideas

DECEMBER 20, 2012

In my opinion, the best “employees” are not actually employees (both in the legal and practical sense). The employee doesn’t need a lawyer to file a complaint; the employer faces tens of thousands of dollars in legal bills to defend — let alone the time and stress. This is a one-sided war. She accepted.

Employment 54

Employment Legal Commissioning Contract 54

Pro Builder

APRIL 1, 2021

It is one thing to sit in an office all day designing and drafting up construction details and another thing altogether to spend time on a jobsite seeing how things actually get built. The legal side of jobsite visits - jump to 37:05. When dealing with these legal issues, the phrase “Standard of Care” comes into play quite often.

Site 52

Site Liability Design Residential 52

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 24, 2022

We are drafting comments to the SEC on behalf of clients to the proposed, “The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors” rule. ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a fabulous group of attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a new law consulting firm.

Regulation 156

Regulation Accounting Drafting Organization 156

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 7, 2023

4 Ways to Take Field Reports to the Next Level Since ancient times, humans have relied on documentation to track progress, illuminate discoveries and provide information to others. These routine reports are an essential process in construction, especially as it is an industry that relies so heavily on documentation.

Documentation 52

Documentation Construction Legal Mobility 52

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 4, 2011

In that relatively short time frame I am able to draft an email from 30,000 feet and send it into the ether to any number of project team members. document management. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Field changes and conditions were scribbled on note pads. construction management.

Construction 120

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 14, 2009

To update any templates used in drafts, edit the draft and reapply the updated custom template. The draft will then reflect any changes you’ve made to the custom template–and keep whatever content you’ve added to the draft. Stay tuned to the blog for more examples coming soon (after we launch).

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Drafting Documentation Design Accounting 48