Green Building Law Update

MAY 3, 2015

And that same month USGBC announced that it had acquired the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB), an organization committed to assessing the sustainability performance of real estate portfolios around the globe. GBCI), an independent third party organization related to the U.S.

Documentation 120

Documentation Certification Green District of Columbia 120

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 19, 2021

That may be the real risk. No business organization will score high in every ESG factor, so a proper perspective requires a broader declaration that may include artistic and philosophical perspectives. From a scientific perspective there is no such thing as a truly sustainable company, with or without evidence of a high ESG rating.

Claims 156

Claims Sustainability Legal Risk 156

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. A construction quality management plan should be drafted as a standard document, to be applied to all future projects. A game of risk. Creating a plan.

Management 156

Management Construction Risk Cash Flow 156

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 24, 2022

Securities and Exchange Commission issued a long awaited proposed new ESG rule to mandate climate risk disclosures by public companies and other businesses in their supply chains. You could read the proposed rule that takes more than a ream of paper to print or read our 600 word post, SEC Climate Risk Rule is Transformative at a Cost.

Regulation 156

Regulation Accounting Drafting Organization 156

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 1, 2017

This particular document was circulated by the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance, NCPA. Carefully review all of the Job Order Contract and all associated documents. It is important to review all Job Order Contract provisions to assure avoidance of any unnecessary financial risk or potential legal issues. [1].

Contract 100

Contract Legal United States Documentation 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. Risk Mitigation As An Architect To mitigate risk, getting everything in writing is essential.

Construction 81

Construction AIA Architecture Contractors 81

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

JULY 29, 2021

While high set up costs required larger projects, project types must be relatively straightforward, where requirements can be fully documented at request for proposals (RFP) stage. Construction Manager at Risk. The CM@R is required to complete the project within the agreed-upon amount, or else is at risk to cover the additional costs.

Design 130

Design Bidding Engineering Construction 130

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. Understand privileges.

Accidents 62

Accidents Site OSHA Miami 62

Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In this article, we’ll explore the most common jobsite safety risks — and what contractors can do to improve safety for all parties involved. . Common jobsite safety risks. Risks to employees are a top priority for contractors, and threats to health and safety aren’t the only cause for concern. Make safety a priority.

Safety 52

Safety Site Injury Construction 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 6, 2019

However, by using leading-edge construction technologies that improve productivity, mitigate project risks, reduce errors and boost collaboration, contractors can streamline processes to make it easier to achieve on-time, on-budget projects. Achieving that level of collaboration can really impress a client. Avoid Negative Incidents.

Contractors 209

Contractors Software Software Budgeting 209

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. 4: Performance Tracking.

Autodesk 105

Autodesk Construction Contract Documentation 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 11, 2024

AI applications may include advanced project management tools, predictive analytics for risk assessment, and optimization of construction processes. Summarizing long documents such as reports or RFP documents during project bidding and read-proofing documents, paraphrasing text, and correcting grammatical errors will other AI-increased uses.

Construction 137

Construction Industrial Modeling Autodesk 137

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Let’s take a look a subcontractor insurance: when it’s needed, what happens if a sub goes uninsured, and what policies subs can use to protect their businesses from risk. Medical expenses, property damage, and legal defense costs can grow quickly. Do subcontractors need insurance? Subs absolutely need insurance.

Insurance 98

Insurance Liability Claims Injury 98

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

The errors and poor processes result in change orders, project delays, and legal disputes. Inaccurate granular costs for material unit costs, labor rates, major equipment costs, construction equipment will lead to gross errors in project costs and lead to unreliable schedules & increase overall risk of cost and schedule over runs.

Schedule 163

Schedule Management Procurement Construction 163

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

Safety Services Company

JUNE 30, 2021

This misses the real point of safety: to protect your employees’ long-term health and wellness, avoid unnecessary risks, and make sure everyone can go home to their families in one piece. But when you focus on compliance first, you may overlook important components of safety just because they aren’t legally mandated. Work with OSHA.

Safety 71

Safety OSHA Risk Documentation 71

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. Rushing from project to project is inefficient, and risks cutting corners. We’ll show you how software can alleviate delays and keep your construction organization moving forward.

Construction 237

Construction Software Software Estimating 237

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. Understand privileges.

Accidents 86

Accidents San Francisco Site OSHA 86

Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Ignorant workers are perhaps the biggest dangers in any industry, as their unknowing mistakes put everyone else at risk. Documentation. There are a number of legal hoops most construction companies must jump through in order to begin building, and it is essential that all proper registrations and licenses are earned before work begins.

Accidents 120

Accidents Safety Site Equipment 120

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. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk.

AIA 40

AIA Documentation Illinois Chicago 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

MAY 13, 2009

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. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk.

Risk 40

Risk Design Illinois AIA 40

CivilJungle

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

A tender will be a draft legal paper in which a particular act will notify official documents and discharge the capable artisan interested in filling it and taking the project. Mainly it is survey evidence proof and legal effects. This application of the construction tendering process reduces the risk of non-success.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Bidding Construction Contract 52

Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 26, 2010

While attending the Associated Owners & Developers 14th Annual Construction Industry Conference, entitled How Owners and Contractors Can Control Project Risk, here in New Orleans today, I sat in on a informative session regarding ConsensusDOCS. The contract documents should be drafted to protect this individual.

AIA 61

AIA Contract Documentation Drafting 61

Levelset

AUGUST 26, 2022

A copy of the endorsement’s addition or removal will be generated and attached to your original policy documents. . In that case, the owners could legally seek damages from your company. Just as you look at exposures from your past work, you must also plan for future risk. Products and completed operations.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Equipment Agreement 52

cnstrctr

JULY 1, 2019

A project that doubles in value will have a significantly different impact on the organization. These reports should summarize the overall budget, potential change orders, cash flow, risks and more. Risk – this is one of our favourite parts. Identify any major risk items that are out on the project right now.

Cash Flow 60

Cash Flow Forecasting Construction Contract 60

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. Understand privileges.

Accidents 48

Accidents San Francisco Site OSHA 48

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 52

Documentation Contract Site Budgeting 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. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk.

AIA 40

AIA Documentation Agreement Illinois 40