Construction Law Monitor

DECEMBER 17, 2012

Yet many business owners resist mandatory workplace inspections and tighter safety regulations imposed by OSHA. Conventional wisdom claims that safety testing and workplace regulations, such as those imposed represent a job-killing financial drain on businesses. Reduced Employer Liability. percent in injury claims.

OSHA 59

OSHA Liability Employment Inspections 59

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.

OSHA 120

OSHA Injury Employment Regulation 120

BD+C

MAY 3, 2024

Stay Compliant - The digital nature of these systems is also instrumental in staying compliant with regulations. They offer a secure, auditable trail of every access event at every lock or wall reader, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations including CDC, local health departments, Joint Commission and HIPAA.

Office 91

Office Safety Security Liability 91

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 7, 2020

Maryland has been described as having more pages of environmental statutes and regulations on a per capita basis than any other state. The bill also establishes liability protections for MDE and the State. HB 619 Maryland law and regulations are today silent with regard to PFAS including PFOA.

Maryland 156

Maryland Commissioning Regulation Environment 156

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. Regulations. For more, visit nahb.org. .

OSHA 98

OSHA NAHB Construction Liability 98

Construction Law

MAY 2, 2024

Legislation state of play table Our regular update on the progress of regulations and legislation affecting construction and procurement compiled by Alignment Media. Guest Editor Barry Hembling of Watson Farley & Williams LLP asks whether the updates are keeping pace with fast moving developments in construction law?

Construction 52

Construction Legal Cash Flow Insurance 52

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 7, 2020

Maryland has been described as having more pages of environmental statutes and regulations on a per capita basis than any other state. The bill also establishes liability protections for MDE and the State. HB 619 Maryland law and regulations are today silent with regard to PFAS including PFOA.

Maryland 156

Maryland Commissioning Regulation Environment 156

NH Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

For the first time in 40 years, the regulations implementing the prevailing wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act have been updated, effective October 23, 2023. The new regulation changes several definitions in a way which expands the scope of the Act. Whether the new regulations will increase construction costs remains to be seen.

Regulation 40

Regulation Contractors Contract Site 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.

California 49

California Contractors Liability Employment 49

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 4, 2022

Regulations. One drawback that might not immediately come to mind is the regulation of 3D printing. While regulation in 3D printing has made the news cycle recently, it still hasn’t fully impacted the construction industry. Quality control. Currently, there’s much uncertainty in this aspect of 3D printing in construction.

Construction 105

Construction Concrete Innovation Regulation 105

Work Gearz

OCTOBER 19, 2021

It’s essential to understand that on-the-job safety equipment must comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation, and that it’s most effective when it’s the right size, fit, and height for the worker. Reasons why you need PPE. Let’s take a look at some of the advantages of wearing PPE: 1.)

Injury 52

Injury Accidents Safety Risk 52

Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 30, 2014

Michael Toole (PTD; regulations). The next section considers legal aspects of construction safety, including relevant chapters on managing multiemployer work sites, subcontractor liability and regulatory requirements. But the selling proposition of the book would be its veritable "who''s who" of specialists.

Safety 45

Safety Management Engineering Construction 45

Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Consider these elements of a training and awareness program to save lives, mitigate injuries, and reduce liability and costs . In addition to reporting that slips, falls, and strains were the most commonly reported injuries in the field, at least 40% of construction worker claims were filed during the first year of employment.

Safety 72

Safety Resource Injury Construction 72

Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

Compliance/Regulations. « Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management. Industry News.

Construction 137

Construction Documentation Software Software 137

Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2012

Compliance/Regulations. I think the main areas we need to concentrate on in the construction industry and ergonomics are the hand and power tools workers utilize, material handling equipment, employer and employee training. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. General Management. Software & Technology.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Injury 120

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

To receive an abatement for property taxes, a project must meet certain qualifications and follow certain procedures, as determined by law and regulation. The credit is available to all types of business entities, including: S corporations, C corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), partnerships, trust and sole proprietorships.

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Compliance/Regulations. Implement mandatory employee training for all OSHA requirements and require drug testing and pre-employment physicals to create a safer work environment. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. Green Building.

Construction 137

Construction Insurance Software Software 137

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 21, 2014

It is a credit of five percent of the capital costs of a qualifying project, to be applied to the Alabama income tax liability or financial institution excise tax generated by the project income, each year for 20 years. The credit is 20 percent of the actual costs limited to the employer’s income tax liability.

Income 75

Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75

NH Construction Law

JANUARY 23, 2021

In an effort to avoid the costs and risks associated with the employment relation, contractors and construction managers often prefer to hire workers as “independent contractors” rather than employees. And occasionally, they misclassify workers as independent contractors when legally they are not – with nasty consequences.

Regulation 40

Regulation Contractors Employment Boston 40

Levelset

JUNE 16, 2022

Prompt payment laws regulate the amount of time in which payments must be made to contractors and subcontractors, and are meant to ensure that everyone on a construction project is paid in a timely fashion, keeping cash flow moving smoothly for everyone involved in a public works project. New Jersey prompt payment laws.

New Jersey 52

New Jersey Lien Claims Contract 52

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JULY 11, 2014

Income Apportionment – Regulated Investment Companies & Securities Brokerage: Income of Regulated Investment Companies and Securities Brokerage Services may be apportioned to Rhode Island using a one-factor formula based on the ratio of gross sales to Rhode Island residents to gross sales everywhere.

Rhode Island 40

Rhode Island Income Insurance Finance 40

Safety Services Company

MAY 15, 2013

One of the more common set of questions I get are from small operations wondering if they are covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and all the rules, regulations and standards that go with it: “I run a small farm with only myself and my family.”. An employee is a person employed by the employer.

OSHA 72

OSHA Employment Safety Regulation 72

Work Gearz

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Employers who fail to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) and training to all employees may be fined with a separate penalty for each unprotected or untrained worker, according to OSHA. Are Employers Required To Pay For Steel Toe Boots? ). To notify your employer if something occurs that may affect your ability to work.

Safety 52

Safety Employment Injury Equipment 52

Business Facilities

JULY 11, 2014

Pennsylvania Capital Access Program (PennCAP): PennCAP is a loan guarantee program that provides banks with a flexible and non-bureaucratic tool to make business loans that are somewhat riskier than conventional bank loans, in a manner consistent with safe and sound bank regulations. The maximum guarantee is $500,000.

Pennsylvania 45

Pennsylvania Finance Zoning Banking 45

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 29, 2017

Because contractors can now plan their liability for premiums, and because they get unliquidated/unneeded premiums reimbursed by the bonding agent, payment incrementally through the use of the coefficient becomes both logical and reasonable. ii) DFAS-IN Regulation 37-1, Chapter 12. (c) Best Practice Job Order Contracting. (c)

Contract 100

Contract Office Negotiation Procurement 100

Construction Cost Estimating

MARCH 11, 2015

In some cases, a contractor could offer a non-binding “estimate” of what he thinks employment may cost a little, however could also be attending to charge on a time-and-materials basis – not what you would like here.) Tree Conservation Permit 17. Lenders need this; however you must undoubtedly have it anyway.

Estimating 40

Estimating Bidding Budgeting Budget 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 25, 2016

Because contractors can now plan their liability for premiums, and because they get unliquidated/unneeded premiums reimbursed by the bonding agent, payment incrementally through the use of the coefficient becomes both logical and reasonable. For computation of the EPA, the BCI for the city closest to the supporting installation will be used.

Contract 40

Contract Negotiation Office Estimating 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

Jerry Brown fired the two state regulators who had overseen a 70 percent decline in state drilling permits since 2008, a notable turnaround for a state leader who in his first stint as governor in the 1970s pioneered many of California’s landmark environmental protection statutes. Last year, CA Gov. million for Hesperia’s businesses.

California 47

California Sacramento Zoning Los Angeles 47

FDR Safety

MARCH 9, 2017

A second OSHA-related regulation appears close to being reversed with a Senate vote this week to roll back a regulation that would have required firms that bid on government contracts to disclose past safety and labor law violations. The changed regulation was OSHA’s response to a 2012 U.S.

Regulation 120

Regulation OSHA Bidding Liability 120

Levelset

JULY 22, 2022

You’ll need a name for your business entity and a business structure — often a sole proprietorship or limited liability company (LLC). Failure to comply with building codes and other regulations can result in project delays, steep financial penalties, or a loss of your contractor license.

Cash Flow 52

Cash Flow Overhead Accounting Profitability 52

FDR Safety

MARCH 3, 2017

A change in OSHA rules that extended employers’ liability for recording workplace injuries and illnesses to five years appears close to being reversed. The changed regulation was OSHA’s response to a 2012 U.S. House of Representatives voted this week to overturn the rule change , which was put in place late last year.

OSHA 120

OSHA Housing Injury Liability 120