Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Avoiding Legal Issues Hiring clients hire a licensed contractor to save themselves from legal liabilities and low-quality work. Unlicensed contractors do not have the necessary documentation to prove their skills. Those who do not comply pose a high risk of impacting the hiring client’s project.

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Management Contractors Safety OSHA 110

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 2, 2016

It is of interest that 61% of the contracts used at least a part of an AIA Contract Document form although most were older out of date versions and significantly only 8% used a correct AIA Sustainable Project Contract Document form. Only 1% used the ConsensusDOCS Green Building Addendum.

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Drafting Green Contract Documentation 120

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 3, 2016

These two dramatic changes to LEED have very real potential for increasing risk in green building, but updates are also underway to Green Globes and ASHRAE 189.1 And that litigation predated the increased liability associated with materials including the new largely untested EPDs and HPDs. as well as to a host of green codes.

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Green Contract AIA Drafting 159

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.

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Insurance Liability Accidents Risk 52

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 3, 2016

These two dramatic changes to LEED have very real potential for increasing risk in green building, but updates are also underway to Green Globes and ASHRAE 189.1 And that litigation predated the increased liability associated with materials including the new largely untested EPDs and HPDs. as well as to a host of green codes.

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Green Contract AIA Drafting 120

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 13, 2017

In an effort to mitigate risk you should not contract directly with an environmental consultant, but rather your attorney should contract with that consultant. Be aware, however, only where the document or communication is primarily concerned with legal assistance does it come within the attorney-client privilege.

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Consulting Contract Drafting Legal 153

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

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Aside from owners and GCs, a government entity may want to see proof of liability insurance. You may be seeking to work for a local, state, or federal government, and these bodies will want to know that you carry liability insurance before you’re awarded — or even considered — for a bid. When do I need to provide a COI?

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Insurance Certification Contractors Liability 52

Construction Marketing

JULY 11, 2022

Surety bonds do not protect you against liability. The company will ask for some additional documents so that it can evaluate you and your business to determine your level of risk during an underwriting process. If the surety company determines that you pose a low risk, you will likely receive a low premium quote.

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Contractors Legal Bidding Contract 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. Make certain that the roles, responsibilities, tools, requirements and liabilities associated with the JOC are specified. Shared risk/reward.

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Contract Legal United States Documentation 100

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 4, 2021

The financial value of green buildings is well documented, from commanding higher rents, greater occupancy rates, and increased occupant satisfaction, to lower operating costs for everything from reduced insurance premiums and less energy utilized, easily resulting in an increased return on investment of more than 9% over conventional building.

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Green Debt Security Commercial 293

Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 11, 2007

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. Limitation of Liability in new AIA Document. Copyright Notice. Disclaimer. Here it is: § 8.1.3

Liability 40

Liability AIA Documentation Illinois 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.

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Insurance Liability Equipment Agreement 52

Levelset

OCTOBER 20, 2022

You pay pennies on the dollar for coverage that could range into the millions for general liability (GL) insurance, for example. General liability insurance : A GL policy may help cover the cost of bodily injury or property damage that occurs on a jobsite. General liability may help pay for the cost of repair. .

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Insurance Liability Electrical Accidents 52

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 8, 2015

Substantively the case suggests there is no more liability arising from green building versus other construction, but that the liability is different. Those interested in the procedural history of this case may look to my earlier blog post Litigation Over First Ever LEED Platinum Building.

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Liability Maryland Green Agreement 120

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 8, 2015

Substantively the case suggests there is no more liability arising from green building versus other construction, but that the liability is different. Those interested in the procedural history of this case may look to my earlier blog post Litigation Over First Ever LEED Platinum Building.

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Liability Maryland Green Agreement 120

Construction Lawyer

MAY 30, 2012

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. 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. Copyright Notice. Disclaimer.

Liability 40

Liability Contractors Design Minnesota 40

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Accessible, version-controlled documents —BIM software solutions simplify data management and expand accessibility of documents to the entire team. View, markup, and revision capabilities make changes visible to everyone in one source document to ensure everyone is working with the most recent data at all times.

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BIM Contractors Software Software 163

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. . 2: Project Management. DocuSign . 4: Performance Tracking.

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Autodesk Construction Contract Documentation 105

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 14, 2020

something I rarely do) because I believe the two new LEED pilot credits can contribute to a meaningful consideration of how to adapt to keep people safe in buildings and how to mitigate risk to owners of those buildings. . Green Building Council has announced that LEED will play a role in confronting risk in the coronavirus pandemic era.

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Green Risk Plans Safety 156

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 7, 2017

Defined workflow and associated document packages. Contract documents are developed. Shared Risk/Reward. Responsibilities are clearly defined in a no-blame culture leading to identification and resolution of problems, not determination of liability. Joint refinement of Scope of Work. Full financial transparency.

Contract 100

Contract Construction Life Cycle Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

JULY 17, 2017

Open communication to engender a “no-blame” attitude; where problems are identified, there is no move to establish liability, but instead a focus on having them resolved quickly. Timely sharing of up-to-date information to ensure all participants work on the same version of project documentation and reports.

Contract 100

Contract Compensation Liability Fabrication 100

Construction Lawyer

MAY 20, 2009

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. 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. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. Copyright Notice.

Liability 40

Liability Green Design Illinois 40

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.

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Contract Contractors Negotiation Subcontracting 52

Construction Dive

JULY 23, 2014

On one hand, contractors necessarily rely on the design documents when bidding and performing the work. The designer’s responsibilities – and liabilities – are to the owner. The court said risk and responsibility on construction projects is customarily allocated by a chain of contracts. ” Read more.

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Drawings Contractors Design Liability 55

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 18, 2021

The right tools and documents make it easier to complete project closeout and keep customers satisfied. Risk assessment is the fifth step and requires you to identify potential risks or liabilities that could arise in the future. Those documents you had at the beginning of the project, three weeks ago?

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Change Orders Documentation Equipment Risk 52

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2012

Green Construction & Construction Software » The Business of Construction Risk Management. With every project, no matter how big or small, there is always risk – risk of injury, financial responsibility, or quality assurance. If you stop to think about it, it’s clear that risk carries a dollar value.

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Risk Insurance Construction Software 120

Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Consider these elements of a training and awareness program to save lives, mitigate injuries, and reduce liability and costs . Cannabis and the Jobsite: Keeping Your Risk to a Minimum. There’s a gap in the management of risk and safety in construction,” he says. John Caulfield, senior contributing editor. Foulke Jr.,

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Safety Resource Injury Construction 72

NH Construction Law

DECEMBER 19, 2021

It is certainly possible, even wise, for the completion contractor to disclaim any liability for his predecessor’s work, but at the end of the project teasing apart the respective responsibilities for any issues with the finished product can be challenging.

Contractors 40

Contractors Liability Bidding Contract 40

Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 26, 2019

In this civil engineering article, you will get the details about the role of a contractor and the liabilities of him. The contractor verifies that the project abides by all the specifications as provided in the contract documents. Execution of well organized risk management and communication strategies.

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Contractors Legal Safety Liability 40

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 6, 2011

In running a business, there must always be a certain amount of risk that you’re willing to take. Risk is healthy; it keeps things fresh and gives you the opportunity to evolve. I took a risk in 2005 and dressed up as Superman for a marketing campaign. Or you could take a risk in offering a new product. Stay Hungry.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 195

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

Level 3 protection will require the highest level of protection against the risk that DoD terms “Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs).” Contractors will enter their assessment scores in DoD’s Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). Comments on the proposed rule must be submitted by February 26, 2024.

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Certification Security Contract Defense 52

Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

It takes an average of 18 minutes to find a paper document, and a whopping 70 percent of businesses would fail in three weeks if they had a catastrophic loss of paper due to a fire or flood. Paper forms decrease worker productivity, increase risk/liability, and decrease operational efficiency.

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Mobility Inspections Construction Safety 232

Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. The new AIA Documents and Arbitration - What Rules Apply? New AIA documents and Arbitration.

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AIA Documentation Illinois Chicago 40

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

Document Management. With the current levels of detail required by industry standards, code compliance and also by the different disciplines, the number of documents required for a project is huge. Keeping track of what’s current in that huge set of documents and making sure others on your team are using current documents are critical.

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Bidding Construction Documentation Software 149

Construction Lawyer

MAY 13, 2009

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. Risks in LEED design. Architects often underestimate the risks associated with LEED projects.

Risk 40

Risk Design Illinois AIA 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

By choosing the right one for your project, overall risk can be reduced, and budget and schedule can be better managed. There is no optimal project delivery method, but choosing the right method for your project helps reduce risk, improve your schedule, and keep your budget on track. Schedule: a timetable for completion and payments.

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Risk Schedule Design Budgeting 52