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Florida condo collapse spurs increased scrutiny on inspections, regulations

BD+C

has spurred regulators and insurers to more carefully scrutinize the condition of other high-rise residential dwellings. The collapse of a condominium tower in Surfside, Fla.,

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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

Levelset

In this article, we’ll look at the top 10 violations found during OSHA inspections in 2021, the cost of OSHA violations, and how to prevent them. OSHA averages more than 30,000 inspections annually , including many unscheduled visits arising from employee complaints or injuries. Citations: 5,465 Inspections: 5,327 Penalties: $28.8

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Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being

Pro Builder

Residential construction workers also are far more prone than their commercial counterparts to incur nonfatal injuries , such as cuts, strains, bruises, and fractures, many of which require days away from work (usually without pay) to recover. Scott Smith, Selective Insurance Group. Falls are the most common jobsite accidents.

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#93:  Spoliation During Construction

NH Construction Law

Fortunately, the duty to preserve relevant evidence may be satisfied by affording the adverse party an adequate opportunity to inspect it prior to destruction. American Family Mutual Insurance Co. In the residential setting, New Hampshire’s opportunity to repair statute, RSA 359-G:4 , comes into play here. Golke , 768 N.W.2d

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COVID-19 – IMPACT ON CONSTRUCTION

Chianelli Estimating

Building Inspections and Special Inspections will feel the crunch as the need for site inspections and lab testing will be overloaded. This will slow down job progress waiting for inspections and approvals which ultimately move the project to the right. Insurance, vacation pay, sick pay and more. Be Safe!

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New Maryland Real Estate Laws from the 2020 Legislative Session

Green Building Law Update

The Acts apply prospectively to all policies of property and casualty insurance issued, delivered, or renewed in the State to a condominium council of unit owners on or after October 1, 2020. Senate Bill 170/House Bill 241 (Chs. Senate Bill 175/House Bill 108 (Chs. Senate Bill 175/House Bill 108 (Chs. Senate Bill 472 (Ch. Home Builders.

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California Imposes Additional Liability on Architects

Construction Lawyer

In a recent case, Beacon Residential Community Association v. The defendant architects provided architectural and engineering services for The Beacon residential condominiums, a collection of 595 condominium units and associated common areas located in San Francisco. More insurance is one answer. Not completely.