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HRECs in a Phase l are Not Recognized Environmental Conditions

Green Building Law Update

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. History says, ‘see you later.’”.

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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

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Environmental laws provide the backbone for permitting and reporting requirements on construction projects, while a wide variety of state and municipal laws impose even stricter rules. NPDES permits are issued by states that have obtained EPA approval to issue permits or by EPA Regions in states without such approval.

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Testifying Tips That Civil Engineering Should Follow

Construction Cost Estimating

Testifying Tips That Civil Engineering Should Follow Litigation was the only way to fix the matter whenever a stiff dispute breaks out in a construction project. But the stake holders here always need the participation of civil engineers as fact witness or expert witness in any form of litigation or ADR.

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Major responsibilities of a contractor in construction project

Construction Cost Estimating

In this civil engineering article, you will get the details about the role of a contractor and the liabilities of him. Obtaining all the required permits prior to progressing with the project. Role Of A Contractor In Health And Safety Issues The contractor has to undertake the following liabilities for health and safety issues.

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Choose With Care: Tennessee Federal Court’s Prompt Payment Conclusions Turn on Choice of Law Clause

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Army Corps of Engineers hired Relyant Global LLC to act as the prime contractor. Relyant subcontracted with Federal Engineers and Constructors, Inc. (FE&C). May 27, 2022) This case arises out of the renovation of a U.S. Air Force dormitory in Missouri. Relyant later terminated its subcontract with FE&C.

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constructionattorneyblog: Limitation of Liability in new AIA Document

Construction Lawyer

He is a partner in the law firm of Sabo & Zahn, concentrating in construction law and representing owners, contractors, architects, developers, engineers and other parties in the construction process. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Limitation of Liability in new AIA Document. Copyright Notice.

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Construction Legislation Now Pending in Washington

Construction Law Monitor

House Bill 1806 (Concerning construction and industrial storm water general permits). Introduced in the House on February 2, 2011, requires construction and industrial storm water general permits issued by the department to include an enforceable adaptive storm water mechanism using benchmarks and action levels as goals.