Construction Superintendent Magazine

AUGUST 26, 2020

Construction employment decreased from June to July in 26 states and the District of Columbia as earlier widespread job gains gave way to more project cancellations, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government employment data. Meanwhile, budget problems in.

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NH Construction Law

MARCH 28, 2021

For many years the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has implemented a Multi-Employer Citation Policy , under which more than one employer at a worksite – for example, a general contractor and a subcontractor – can be cited by OSHA for the same hazardous condition.

Liability 40

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Employers say the change would give union representatives access to nonunion jobsites and create safety liabilities.

Liability 69

Liability Union OSHA Employment 69

Construction Superintendent Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2020

Construction employment increased by 20,000 jobs in July but the gains were limited to housing, while employment related to infrastructure and nonresidential building construction slipped by 4,000, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data.

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AGC Employment Industrial Liability 52

Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

As an employer, your greatest responsibility is that of your workers’ well-being. It was designed to provide a set of broad guidelines which employers must follow to achieve maximum safety compliance. The guarantee of a safe workplace was originally granted by the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act of 1970.

Liability 48

Liability Safety Employment OSHA 48

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 18, 2018

For employers, criminal liability for job site construction accidents is more and more a concern. There appears to be a trend toward construction incidents being investigated by various agencies for criminal liability. Prosecutors claim the employer was pushing the men to work faster because the project was behind schedule.

Accidents 48

Accidents Liability Safety Florida 48

Construction Law Monitor

DECEMBER 17, 2012

In fact, the study shows that OSHA testing can actually result in significant savings for companies along with reducing company liability. Reduced Employer Liability. According to the study, workplaces in high hazard industries that had been subject to random OSHA inspections reported a reduction of 9.4

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

AUGUST 5, 2020

Construction employment decreased in 225, or 62%, out of 358 metro areas between June 2019 and last month despite widespread increases from May to June, according to an analysis of new government data that the Associated General Contractors of America released. Those gains were not enough to erase.

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AGC Infrastructure Liability Metro 111

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

“If something goes wrong, liability could hit the GC’s policy, which dilutes liability insurance limits, negatively impacts their claims history, and forces them to deal with a claim that’s not really their fault.”. General liability insurance. For example, assume you paint residential structures of all types.

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Insurance Liability Claims Injury 98

Revit OpEd

DECEMBER 22, 2017

The new federal Tax Bill has many provisions that impact employers with respect to their employees. The Tax Bill has many provisions that impact employers with respect to their employees. Drizner and Michael Lobie. Editor’s note : This blog was originally published as a Client Alert by Seyfarth Shaw LLP.

Employment 85

Employment Compensation Agreement Income 85

ENR Construction

JULY 27, 2020

Plan includes liability protection for employers, but no significant infrastructure funding.

Infrastructure 77

Infrastructure Liability Employment Plans 77

Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2023

With growing scrutiny on job site dangers and liability concerns, prioritizing safety is crucial in sustaining a competitive edge. A Good Safety Record Presents You as a Lower Risk Liability Contractors frequently operate in risky and hazardous environments. Here’s where things change. Your safety and compliance track record.

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Safety Bidding Contract Liability 115

Construction Marketing

JUNE 19, 2023

Certifications protect construction companies and employers when they hire certified crane operators. A solid commitment to safety can help reduce legal liabilities resulting from accidents or non-compliance with safety regulations.

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FDR Safety

JUNE 27, 2017

The recordkeeping rule , put in place in May 2016 with an effective date of July 1 of this year, requires employers to electronically submit injury and illness forms to OSHA, which the agency said it would then publish on a searchable website open to the public. The requirements raised significant concerns among many employers.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2020

In some cases OSHA is involved and in others, there is a civil suit alleging tort liability. any one employer could have in their facility. Imagine being held to a legal liability for trying to foresee and manage every service or maintenance task where a falling part could injure a worker. Could a part that weighs 10 lb.

Regulation 156

Regulation OSHA Feasibility Accidents 156

FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2020

In some cases OSHA is involved and in others, there is a civil suit alleging tort liability. any one employer could have in their facility. Imagine being held to a legal liability for trying to foresee and manage every service or maintenance task where a falling part could injure a worker. Could a part that weighs 10 lb.

Regulation 156

Regulation OSHA Feasibility Accidents 156

Construction Superintendent Magazine

JUNE 2, 2020

Construction employment declined in the District of Columbia and every state except South Dakota in April, an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government data shows. Today’s state employment report shows how widespread—and deep—the job losses have.

District of Columbia 52

District of Columbia South Dakota Liability Employment 52

FDR Safety

APRIL 9, 2013

Expanding criminal liability to make willful violations causing death or serious bodily injury a felony rather than a misdemeanor. Create new liabilities for “site-controlling” employers at multi-employer worksites. However, if passed, the PAWA will significantly alter the OSHA landscape for public and private employers.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 19, 2020

Because of the potential liability and added complexity and legal issues involved in a fatality or catastrophic accident, the company should insist that legal counsel be contacted immediately and, if at all possible, before OSHA is allowed to start its inspection or any information is provided. Always exercise this right.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 18, 2023

We continue our work to gather information about the assets and liabilities of the business and understand the events leading up to the insolvency. This includes Henry’s big tower project on City Road in London for developer Ghelamco. As part of that process, we are engaging with developers regarding the status of each site.”

Roads 71

Roads Liability Claims Residential 71

Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

A construction business needs need public liability insurance , and employers’ liability insurance if you employ staff. Although public liability insurance is not a legal requirement, it should be regarded as essential. Insurance is perhaps the most important thing to arrange before starting a construction company.

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Documentation Insurance Legal Liability 120

FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

A federal appeals court has loosened one of the traditional standards of proof required for OSHA to issue a violation, potentially increasing vulnerability for employers. The case involved a citation against an employer for failure to properly barricade the swing radius of a crane. Rather the 6th U.S.

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OSHA Employment Kentucky Michigan 149

BD+C

MAY 3, 2024

This not only aids in a facility operator’s ability to demonstrate compliance concerning confidentiality and privacy protections but also significantly reduces liability. Liability Mitigation - This robust documentation and reporting capability can also prove invaluable in addressing any potential disputes or malpractice allegations.

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Office Safety Security Liability 84

Construction Superintendent Magazine

JUNE 2, 2020

Construction employment declined in the District of Columbia and every state except South Dakota in April, an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government data shows. Today’s state employment report shows how widespread—and deep—the job losses have.

District of Columbia 40

District of Columbia South Dakota Liability Employment 40

Construction and Infrastructure Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

AB 1701 “does not prohibit a direct contractor or subcontractor at any tier from establishing by contract or enforcing any otherwise lawful remedies against a subcontractor it hires for liability created…” Accordingly, direct contractors across California should take a closer look at the terms of their agreements with subcontractors.

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California Contractors Liability Employment 49

Pro Builder

JULY 6, 2021

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) began work on an emergency temporary standard (ETS) with new enforceable requirements for employers to protect workers. During the first quarter of 2021, the value of real estate assets increased faster than real estate liabilities. trillion.

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Pro Builder

JULY 27, 2020

As a result, the home builder could be considered a joint employer, potentially making them liable for employment law violations by a trade partner or for negligence or an injury caused by a subcontractor’s employees. Travers, a labor and employment attorney and partner in the Jacksonville, Fla., office of Akerman. . RELATED.

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Legal OSHA Employment Liability 59

Levelset

OCTOBER 14, 2022

In this respect, general liability insurance or workers’ compensation could help cover those costs if an incident should occur. . Liability for damage. A plumbing contractor’s insurance policy may include one or both of these components: liability and property damage. A GL policy offers a wide range of protection.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Injury Compensation 52

Green Building Law Update

MAY 24, 2020

Over time coronavirus pandemic exposure claims may result in a new emergent subset of premises liability law, but in most instances it is presumed that body of existing law will control. All of this begs the question if a business owner’s premises liability insurance covers such claims?

Liability 177

Liability Commercial Claims Insurance 177

FDR Safety

MARCH 9, 2023

as the controlling employer for a fall protection violation. Because Suncor “did not ensure that [subcontractor] employees were protected from falling while working on a tubular welded system scaffold,” Suncor was cited as a controlling employer under OSHA’s Multi-employer citation policy.

Employment 156

Employment OSHA Commissioning Safety 156

Construction Law

MAY 2, 2024

Contractor insolvency Where there is a (living) will, there is a way Isobel Moorhouse and Jane Hughes of Trowers & Hamlins LLP explain what a ‘Living Will’ is, and ask whether the concept be adapted by employers to apply to contractor insolvencies?

Construction 52

Construction Legal Cash Flow Insurance 52

CivilJungle

DECEMBER 27, 2020

Retention Money in Construction provides safeguard to the employer from defects which can occur during the defects liability period in construction projects if the contractor does not respond accordingly to the contract terms. The purpose of retention money is to provide protection to the employer. Retention Includes Two Levels.

Construction 52

Construction Contract Foundation Liability 52

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Liability insurance will help cover expenses for damage to someone else’s property and/or legal costs if another party decides to file a lawsuit. The contract may ask that each sub carry a liability amount of $2 million, for example. The policy includes two main components that help protect the financial standing of the business.

Insurance 52

Insurance Contractors Liability Accidents 52

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 19, 2019

Responsibility: Normally, the Main contractor and subcontractors should take the liability to make sure that construction activities are executed compliant with suitable specifications, procedures, drawings, codes and standards. International standards • Local Authority codes & specifications.

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Inspections Liability Drawings Construction 40

BD+C

OCTOBER 30, 2023

An initial observation from a contractor even deemed it 'unbuildable,' but we believe in facing challenges head-on and have been taught to turn liabilities into opportunities. The "unbuildable" hill. Photos courtesy Vessel Architecture & Design Several approaches were explored to address the grade while maintaining efficient operation.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 26, 2020

A tort , in common law jurisdiction, could be a tort (other than a breach of contract) that causes an applicant to suffer loss or hurt, leading to legal liability for the one that commits the act. A minor is often created chargeable for their torts, however, they’re restricted in liability once it involves a contract. Negligence.

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Contract Liability Legal Injury 52

Construction Equipment

APRIL 16, 2013

. Employers continue to be concerned about the risk and liability posed by employee use of mobile devices while driving on the job, according to a new survey from Aegis Mobility.

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Mobility Liability Risk Employment 59