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GHG, SHG, SEC Regulations – Facilities Regs and Reporting Changes Coming Soon

Job Order Contracting

The proposed rules draw from existing disclosure frameworks including the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. The proposed rules contain a “safe harbor” for liability for Scope 3 emissions disclosure. Commissioner Peirce raised concerns about the efficacy of this safe harbor language.

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BIM is dead, please do not resuscitate!

DebunkTheBIM

Also, for recognising the signs to give up if the plants are not taking to the new environment. The new generation of 20 somethings (and younger) in training or about to enter the AEC, are taught that documenting building is about creating drawings. And if you think that making BIM models ‘contractual’ will be the answer, think again.

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The secret practice of ‘behind the scenes BIM Modelling’.

DebunkTheBIM

Even the most forward thinking documenters tend to bow to the “Master of Drawing” and for almost 2 decades have been instructing staff to break up models, cover over, white out and ‘dress up’ drawings. Two reasons are given for this behaviour: Contractual framework and Liabilities. Occasionally hardware/software limitations.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Drawings have been used by designers for centuries to communicate ideas to the construction trades. Until recently, those drawings were produced by hand, but in the last 25 years or so, computers have become the primary tool people use to produce construction documents. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

These did not show up on the drawings. 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. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Wally Evans Blog. Recent Posts.

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Change Orders in Construction – 101 Guide

Lets Build

Aside from changing the project scope, project schedule, and end product, change orders can also impact your accountability and liability, and put your payment at risk. Attaching photos, drawings, or documents that support the reason for the change is the best practice. Provide all descriptions of all changes to the original contract.

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Why Projects Fail

Job Order Contracting

In doing so, owners will be displaying appropriate leadership as well as stewardship of the built environment. Project Performance and the Liability of Group Harmony?, Linkages of Project Environment to Performance: Lessons for Team Leadership?, PROBLEMS CAUSED BY MANAGMENT FAILURE AND LOW ORGANIZATIONAL MATURITY. Klastorin, T.