Pro Builder

JUNE 1, 2023

Using its insurance fund, the FHA plans to pay part of the homeowners' monthly bills, then structure the repayment as a second loan due after the first is paid off, Realtor.com reports. In addition, borrowers would avoid giving up their super-low mortgage rates. The program currently has about 320,000 seriously delinquent borrowers.

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Construction Law

JUNE 3, 2024

Editor’s comment Biodiversity uncertainty highlighted in NAO report Starving local authorities of funds has hollowed out engineering and planning departments and the impact is undermining government’s ability to pursue its own policies, Editor Nick Barrett says. Guest editor Insolvency in construction: the ‘bounce back’?

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Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Insurance is perhaps the most important thing to arrange before starting a construction company. There are many different types of insurance in the United Kingdom. A construction business needs need public liability insurance , and employers’ liability insurance if you employ staff. Business Plan. Legal Documents.

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Construction Law

MARCH 1, 2024

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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BD+C

JUNE 8, 2020

After offices and other places of business reopen following COVID-19 shutdowns , tenants and owners face increased legal liability, and property insurance plans may not cover this risk.

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Pro Builder

JULY 27, 2020

What Are the Legal Safeguards for Getting Back to Work? As builders and trade contractors start to get back on track following the impact of COVID-19 and its restrictions, there are legal concerns to consider. The topic the front line manager really needs to be aware of is: What is our COVID response plan?” Advertisement.

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Levelset

APRIL 15, 2022

When a property owner files an insurance claim to cover a restoration or roofing project, the owner typically deals directly with the insurance company. They may not have the funds available to pay the contractor out of pocket, so they’re counting on that insurance check to cover the construction costs. Setting up an AOB.

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Construction Law

DECEMBER 5, 2023

News Our regular news round up of construction law and procurement stories reports on two highly critical reports of government spending plans for schools and hospitals; and record fines being levied on a landlord and property management company for fire risks. There are pitfalls for the unwary, he warns – and for the insurers as well.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 30, 2021

What are the practical and legal considerations for surcharging unvaccinated employees? Now some employers are considering increasing health insurance contribution costs for workers who chose not to get the ?COVID-19 Surcharges for Unvaccinated Workers Gain Momentum. Mon, 08/30/2021 - 11:19. COVID-19 vaccine.

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Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Unsafe practices on the site could lead to construction delays , legal fees to defend violations , and breach of contract if safety issues are non-compliant with contract terms. . Create a comprehensive site safety plan. A comprehensive and actionable safety plan will help meet compliance standards and reduce risk on the jobsite.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 3, 2019

It can range from planning and estimates to time-line issues; poor organisation of manpower and processes; inefficient project management tools (such as field management software ); lack of contingency plans for bottlenecks and project disruption; and perhaps most worrying, the use of undocumented or unsanctioned methodologies between teams.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

These are essential for preconstruction planning and for kicking off builds and keeping them strong throughout. This is a chance for everyone to get to know key stakeholders, breaking down siloes between procurement and legal, scheduling and management, and so forth. Overall, nearly a third of building projects fail or underperform.

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

This should include identifying chain of command for notice purposes, identifying internal investigation team members, identifying who will be a company spokesperson, and identifying your risk management team (insurance and legal). It is important for your company to have a plan in place for the day.

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Construction Lawyer

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. Architect not liable when owner deviates from plans.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

If you are new to the construction business, the information below should be enough to help you create a risk management plan. In construction, a good risk management plan is all about laying down good processes. In order to create an effective risk management plan, identifying possible threats to your operation is important.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

If you are new to the construction business, the information below should be enough to help you create a risk management plan. . In construction, a good risk management plan is all about laying down good processes. In order to create an effective risk management plan, identifying possible threats to your operation is important.

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

Generally, you have to make sure that you comply with the contract or insurance provisions by: (1) giving written notice of the claim; (2) to the correct party; (3) within the time required; and (4) identifying the event giving rise to the claim. Review the contractor’s plan of work. Analyze the schedule.

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Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

No matter what kind of business you’re starting, you’ll need a solid game plan to ensure that your business doesn’t fail before it takes off. 1) Business plan. Just like any new company, drawing up a business plan is crucial. Insurance, liability, and workers’ compensation . 9) Legality and Taxes.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 25, 2016

The final leg of that plan is what this new proposed CSA rule — Safety Fitness Determination — proposes to do. Simply on the basis of violations, prior audits and crash histories “earned” by the motor carrier, the government plans to identify and publicize those deemed “unfit” because of their safety records.

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Chianelli Estimating

AUGUST 6, 2020

There will be less project opportunities because owner’s budgets may become unaffordable for the planned project. The result is higher costs to complete projects.Other considerations will be the impact it will have on OSHA standards and Insurance Company costs. Insurances; Workers compensation, General Liability, Risk.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

INSURANCE |. Rarely does a finished project exactly mirror the original plans. I know from my days as a general contractor that plans and specifications are altered continuously as subcontractors become involved, materials are changed, and change orders are issued. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |.

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Constructlaw

DECEMBER 7, 2020

According to another, in the United States, there are pre­sently more than 1,250 pandemic insurance litigations. Many insureds, both in the United States and around the world, have policies which contain domestic or interna­tional arbitration provisions. The latter provide for arbi­tration in Bermuda, London, or elsewhere.

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 14, 2023

BLOG How to Streamline Construction Processes from Planning to Payments Learn more → In addition, the same contract has a provision for negotiating variable retainage. This makes it difficult for all subs and suppliers to plan their cash flow in advance, since a project’s completion date often turns into a moving deadline.

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Over my legal career, I have handled a significant amount of workers' compensation disputes, representing injured employees, defending employers and insurance carriers, and even a few years working for an appellate judge that addressed workers' compensation appeals. The National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

INSURANCE |. Fewer accidents also mean lower insurance premiums, which mean lower labor costs. or higher, then it might be time to consider implementing a comprehensive safety plan to try and reduce your workers compensation insurance costs. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 31, 2012

INSURANCE |. While some of your company’s corporate image will come about naturally based on the work that you do and the manner in which you do it, companies that have a specific plan in place to create a corporate image have much more control over how they are perceived. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. technology.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 31, 2011

INSURANCE |. ROPE stands for Research, Organize, Plan, and Execute. The planning phase begins when our analyst designs the application from the user’s perspective. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

INSURANCE |. With so many sources of information, it’s never been more important to take charge and develop a business information plan. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Construction Law.

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PSMJ Resources

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

Do You Have A Disaster Response Plan? When your ship is sinking, there is not much time for planning. Every project needs a disaster response plan. Others are project-specific and should be anticipated when planning the proposal and expanded upon at the Project Initiation Meeting. Do You Have A Disaster Response Plan?

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

INSURANCE |. Rather than learning about the project in a “drive by” data dump hours before mobilization, the superintendent has becomes an instrumental cog in the preconstruction planning process. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

INSURANCE |. Obviously to bid a job, you have to access the documents, which can be costly to say the least when you consider the costs of plan room memberships and purchasing and printing documents. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

INSURANCE |. Check out McGraw Hill’s Dodge Plan Center and their Network Express site. There are also local, regional and even national plan centers that have bidding project information that might help. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

INSURANCE |. And because of the environment we work in, there are procedures to be followed, communication channels to be adhered to and process that has to happen to keep things legal and everyone properly informed. Without good document management, you may lose emails, plans, sketches, and correspondence related to the issue.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

INSURANCE |. For example do you know how easily your project team can access construction plans and specs? So focusing on a plan to improve project document management is a great start to better project communications. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 26, 2017

However, it’s important that when planning a holiday party, the excitement over its positive nature doesn’t get in the way of addressing the many safety and legal risks involved. Use thoughtful, careful planning to minimize the potential for these dangers ruining a good time. Plan for a sober-up period at the end of the party.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 6, 2011

INSURANCE |. Better yet, what would you do if you suddenly found more work than you planned on? To the contrary, planning such as this allows you a dashboard into your business that your competitors that don’t do this type of testing won’t have. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

INSURANCE |. They are the ones who take the time to reflect and engage in strategic planning–and perhaps most importantly understand how to crunch the numbers. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |.

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