Green Building Law Update

APRIL 24, 2022

Additionally, this attorney commenter has done this and similar work for organizations voluntarily making climate related disclosures and has recently begun working with business required to measure and report GHG emissions to the State of Maryland under that state’s new mandatory statute. yes, this blog will continue).

Regulation 156

Regulation Accounting Drafting Organization 156

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 8, 2019

The architect or engineer of record shall indicate in the construction documents, the selected high-performance rating system used for design and construction with which, the project is compliant. In fact, we gave our first legal opinion on a LEED certified public building in Maryland in 2002.

Maryland 240

Maryland Green Guidelines Certification 240

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2019

Inadequate Scope of Work – A poorly defined and/or poorly defined scope of work spells disaster for any construction project and results in cost overruns, change orders, and legal disputes. Improper Use of Technology – Far too many organizations consider technology a solution versus an enabler.

Renovating 114

Renovating Construction CSI Change Orders 114

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

The following template is provide for sample purposes only and should not be used a legally bidding document without through review and modification by appropriate Owner legal counsel. The ORGANIZATION NAME Procurement Authority will authorize a Job Order (JO) for performance of work, or request additional information/changes.

Contract 100

Contract Organization Change Orders Overhead 100

BD+C

AUGUST 28, 2023

This enables them to identify potential modifications prior to the finalization of documents. This way, the change can be brought to the contractor in an organized manner, giving them time to optimize the process to minimize cost. The next piece is to make sure the team is prepared to collaborate if/when things don’t go to plan.

Construction 81

Construction AIA Architecture Contractors 81

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Fortunately, you can overcome these hurdles by using ACC Connect to sync drawings, field reports, and documents in the cloud. And since the information stays in sync, teams know that they can get the documents and information they need in the application they use most. . SharePoint . 2: Project Management. 3: Contract Management.

Autodesk 105

Autodesk Construction Contract Documentation 105

Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 20, 2020

After four days of answering client inquiries (that’s my favorite part my job as a construction attorney), I decided to write an ebook addressing: (1) the most important legal issues facing contractors in this time of uncertainty; (2) the practical day-to-day issues involving site access, safety, wages, unemployment and other benefits; (3) tips (..)

Contractors 124

Contractors Claims Legal Mobility 124

Lets Build

DECEMBER 2, 2022

A construction quality management plan should be drafted as a standard document, to be applied to all future projects. In the same way, Excel isn’t suitable for running complex construction projects , one document may not cover all eventualities or project types. Creating a plan. The former is clearly preferable to the latter.

Management 156

Management Construction Risk Cash Flow 156

Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

This should include identifying chain of command for notice purposes, identifying internal investigation team members, identifying who will be a company spokesperson, and identifying your risk management team (insurance and legal). Organize post-accident activities. Manage the accident documents. Make a list of all witnesses.

Accidents 62

Accidents Site OSHA Miami 62

Carol Hagen

JANUARY 14, 2013

For years we’ve taken pics with our digital cameras and smartphones, but the challenge has been how to organized these. A file of jpeg1, jpeg2, etc taken at jobsite X on a given date really doesn’t help if a legal claim crops up a few years from now. Construction photographs are collected on every one of your projects.

Construction 160

Construction Documentation Organization Legal 160

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Medical expenses, property damage, and legal defense costs can grow quickly. An uninsured business would likely not have the financial resources to pay a large legal settlement. To lessen the daily risks you face on the job, a variety of insurance coverage will help insulate your organization from financial damage.

Insurance 98

Insurance Liability Claims Injury 98

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

This process and workflow, combined with a common data environment that assures technical and financial visibility and transparency, significantly reduces errors, omissions, change orders, and legal disputes. This level of communication and collaboration is foreign to most organizations and must be learned and improved in phases.

Procurement 151

Procurement Environment Change Orders Plans 151

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2019

Project Cost Management Processes The policies, procedures, data sets, tools, and documentation used for planning, executing, and controlling project cost are included with a LEAN OpenJOC enterprise system. A properly developed UPB is written in plain English and organized using the industry standard CSI Masterformat data architecture.

Renovating 100

Renovating Estimating Construction Budgeting 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

The errors and poor processes result in change orders, project delays, and legal disputes. The fundamental reason for poor outcomes is the failure to implement and properly manage robust and integrated LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes. Better Manage Construction Costs.

Schedule 163

Schedule Management Procurement Construction 163

Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Three factors could affect how long this process takes: Organization. The more organized you are, the faster and smoother the sale will go. Each community and asset in your portfolio requires diligence, legal paperwork, and closing documents. In this sense, the seller controls the timeline. Who is buying your company?

Deals 52

Deals Bidding Agreement Cash Flow 52

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. Focus on all legal and regulatory issues and requirements. Organize the materials for different tasks as projected. Anticipate any probable changes.

Contractors 40

Contractors Legal Safety Liability 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 12, 2018

A LEAN Facilities Management Roadmap can help any committed organization maximize value from its built environment. A LeanFMR provides essential information that helps organizations make better decisions about facilities reinvestment. What is a LEAN Facilities Management Roadmap? Step-by-step plan. Implementation Plans. Operations.

Management 100

Management Organization Environment Plans 100

Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Unsafe practices on the site could lead to construction delays , legal fees to defend violations , and breach of contract if safety issues are non-compliant with contract terms. . Safety starts at the top of the organization. Document & track safety incidents. 7 best practices to improve construction site safety.

Safety 52

Safety Site Injury Construction 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 28, 2021

How to’s for leveraging permissions for document control and security. We were early adopters of [sic] BIM Collaborate, which has proven to be instrumental in managing project documentation throughout the project lifecycle. Learn how to implement internal processes and documentation to improve sustainability in working practices.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Industrial Construction BIM 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 3, 2022

Construction documents help keep your projects organized and guide the construction process from start to finish. Having access to these construction documents puts information into the hands of the right people at the right time, so decisions can be made quickly and action can be taken to finish projects on time and within scope. .

Documentation 98

Documentation Construction Schedule Permits 98

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2017

An open, objective, independent and verifiable JOC Cost Estimating, Project Management, and Document Management System for real property owners, architects, contractors, facilities management, and oversight groups. Any organization customize requirements, yet maintain the open, standardized data framework.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Renovating Management 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

A JOC Contract is the legal, multi-party procurement and construction delivery document that specifies roles, responsibilities, workflows, deliverables, time frames, and expenditure limits for renovation, repair, and minor new construction projects. . Simplify JOC management activities. Always use the most current information.

Contract 100

Contract Procurement Renovating Life Cycle 100

Levelset

OCTOBER 13, 2022

If you’re bidding on contract work, you will likely need a COI per terms of a legal agreement. There may be incidents that require you to document your insurance status while you perform certain jobs. Staying organized is an additional benefit to tracking COIs. Related: 9 Common Insurance Policies in Construction.

Insurance 52

Insurance Certification Contractors Liability 52

Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. New AIA documents and Arbitration.

AIA 40

AIA Documentation Illinois Chicago 40

Safety Services Company

JUNE 30, 2021

But when you focus on compliance first, you may overlook important components of safety just because they aren’t legally mandated. Document everything. In the event of an accident or safety concern on the job, documenting the steps you are taking is invaluable to your case. .” – James Tait. Work with OSHA.

Safety 71

Safety OSHA Risk Documentation 71

Constructonomics

MAY 2, 2014

This is mainly because I kept very accurate records and documentation throughout the project and made sure to get approvals in writing. Situations are very different among different types of organizations. All of these organizations have quirks and avenues toward payment that will work best.

Lien 186

Lien Finance Deals Legal 186

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

Consider these three vital areas: Construction Project Documents: How do you move documents through your organization? When documents are created or modified, are the appropriate people notified? There are a number of software packages out there that allow document sharing. document management. foundation.

Construction 136

Construction Documentation Software Software 136

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

Technology is helping to change that dynamic , while also streamlining the HR and labor management workflows across construction organizations. Effectively managing them , their timelines and schedules, compliance documentation, collaboration with other contractors and more is vital to a project’s success.

Construction 187

Construction Software Software Estimating 187

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

So, I took some photos, wrote an RFI attached the photos to the document and sent it to the architect noting its urgent status. And because of the environment we work in, there are procedures to be followed, communication channels to be adhered to and process that has to happen to keep things legal and everyone properly informed.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

Review the contract terms. As you develop the claim, the contract documents are the first set of documents that you should review. At this point, your focus should be on what has been documented on the project to date. Assess other pertinent documents. Prove legal entitlement. If not, why not?

Claims 48

Claims Change Orders Legal Schedule 48

Construction Business Owner

MAY 31, 2011

ROPE stands for Research, Organize, Plan, and Execute. Organize the research. Our lead analyst organizes information into logical components and processes. Organize the research. Our lead analyst organizes information into logical components and processes. document management. Research to gather information.

Construction 149

Construction Software Software Accounting 149

Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Review the contract terms. As you develop the claim, the contract documents are the first set of documents that you shoudl review. At this point, your focus should be on what has been documented on the project to date. Assess other pertinent documents. Prove legal entitlement. If not, why not?

Compensation 54

Compensation Claims Change Orders Legal 54

Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

This should include identifying chain of command for notice purposes, identifying internal investigation team members, identifying who will be a company spokesperson, and identifying your risk management team (insurance and legal). Organize post-accident activities. Manage the accident documents. Make a list of all witnesses.

Accidents 86

Accidents San Francisco Site OSHA 86

Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. So dont say we didnt warn you.

AIA 40

AIA Documentation Agreement Illinois 40

ProcurementExpress.com

AUGUST 12, 2019

These documents contain a wealth of information, providing insights that can inform future contracts, estimates, and inventory management. You might assume the most important piece of construction documentation is the signed contract that guarantees payment and outlines milestones, materials, the proposed budget, and timeline.

Documentation 81

Documentation Contract Site Budgeting 81

Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 11, 2007

He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. Limitation of Liability in new AIA Document.

Liability 40

Liability AIA Documentation Illinois 40

Construction Marketing Ideas

APRIL 11, 2016

Should someone I know well (an 18-year-old) sign a legal waiver document before going to work on a residential renovation site? The individual here is young adult and legally can make his own decisions. I told him, however, that he should not sign any legal waivers here.

Regulation 48

Regulation Legal Compensation Insurance 48