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Phase l Environmental Site Assessment Standard Being Revised

Green Building Law Update

The Phase l Environmental Site Assessment Standard E1527-13 will sunset in late 2021, eight years from its approval on November 6, 2013. This is hugely significant because a Phase l Environmental Site Assessment is conducted in the vast majority of the 5.6 9601) and petroleum products.” The ASTM E50.02 It is a non-scope matter.

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HRECs in a Phase l are Not Recognized Environmental Conditions

Green Building Law Update

Among the most misunderstood term in a Phase I environmental site assessment is the Historical Recognized Environmental Condition. By way of background, a Phase I environmental site assessment is the process of evaluating a property’s environmental conditions and assessing potential liability for contamination.

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The role of Site Engineer & Project Engineer in a construction project

Construction Cost Estimating

Site engineers and project engineers frequently work in tandem on a job performing various things. Both play important role for major projects with equally significant liabilities. Site engineers have sound technical skills which can be applied for specific engineering aspects of the project.

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You Should Not Contract With Your Environmental Consultant

Green Building Law Update

What is described here is much more than simply good drafting of consultant contacts (e.g., Third, environmental services contracts with an attorney almost always also include a broad confidentiality provision encompassing the contract itself, the scope of services, any test result, all reports (that should be only in draft form), and more.

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Effective Dispute Resolution in Construction Projects: Techniques and Solutions

Building Radar

Disputes in construction can arise from a variety of issues, including contract terms and interpretations, delays or disruptions, payment disagreements, changes in project scope, liability issues, and the quality of workmanship or materials. Ambiguities in contracts can lead to misunderstandings and conflicts between parties.

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Construction quality management: Everything you need to know

Lets Build

Unexpected site issues or setbacks. A construction quality management plan should be drafted as a standard document, to be applied to all future projects. Drawing up a construction quality management plan will enable you and your staff to identify potential liabilities or risks, and implement techniques to mitigate them.

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Four New LEED Pilot Credits Respond to COVID-19

Green Building Law Update

creating a re-occupancy assessment and requirements for an operations plan and the drafting of a management and operations plan. This includes the procurement of cleaning and disinfecting products, procedures and training for cleaning personnel, occupant education, and services that are within the project and site management’s control.

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