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Construction Law: March 2024

Construction Law

News Our regular news round up includes a call from insurance companies for pilot projects to find investment models for green infrastructure; failure of another legal challenge to the Stonehenge project; and a warning that the new Building Safety Regulator is looking for a high profile prosecution to make a point.

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COVID-19 Liability for Building Owners

Green Building Law Update

It is widely accepted that while a property owner owes a duty to exercise ordinary care to keep the premises in a reasonably safe condition, it is not the insurer of the invitee’s safety. All of this begs the question if a business owner’s premises liability insurance covers such claims?

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COVID 19 Commercial Building Liability

Green Building Law Update

.” It is widely accepted that while a property owner owes a duty to exercise ordinary care to keep the premises in a reasonably safe condition, it is not the insurer of the invitee’s safety. All of this begs the question if a business owner’s premises liability insurance covers such claims?

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State of the Construction Industry: September Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

We know many of you have had a busy summer, so it’s a good time to take a breath and see what’s been going on in our industry (like rising material costs), as well as what’s on the horizon (like more green building ). Wearables’ ROI Is in Safety and Insurance, Expert Says.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

INSURANCE |. Green Building. Construction Safety. Green Construction & Construction Software » The Business of Construction Risk Management. This, after all, is the foundation of the insurance industry. And risk can be a profit center, since insurance companies obviously make money. STRATEGY |.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

INSURANCE |. Green Building. Construction Safety. This week, I’m pleased to welcome David DeVita, a safety expert with 20 years of experience, from Carolina Safety Consultants. In too many cases, I see general contractors and municipalities too often want to wash their hands of their subs safety violations.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

INSURANCE |. Green Building. Construction Safety. David is a construction safety expert for Carolina Safety Consultants with over 20 years of experience. Some project managers tend to think of safety in the workplace as one of those things that we do “when we get a chance.” STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |.