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10 Often-Overlooked Legal Lessons

Construction Business Owner

10 Often-Overlooked Legal Lessons. In addition to managing a business, owners need to be cognizant of the legal issues that impact their respective areas of the industry. Consider the following 10 legal reminders that construction professionals are sometimes unaware of or fail to consider. . Thu, 12/01/2022 - 15:43.

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Legal and Ethical Issues in the Construction Industry

The Constructor

From the health and safety of workers to environmental regulations and contracts, there is no shortage of legal and ethical considerations to consider.

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Job Order Contracting – The Legal Side

Building Information Management

This is an example of Job Order Contracting from a legal perspective and that of a school district in Texas. This is NOT intended as ANY form of legal advice or counsel, but simply to share information relative to efficient construction project delivery methods. source: [link]. Magnolia ISD 170906. Gov’t Code 2269.401.

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Assessing the Current Legality of Your Handbook Policies

Construction Business Owner

Assessing the Current Legality of Your Handbook Policies. Tue, 05/17/2022 - 09:40. Employee handbooks have long been an essential workplace tool. Regardless of size, all employers should maintain a handbook. Handbooks often provide an employer’s history as well as its mission statement and guiding philosophy.

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The Dotted Line: 2023’s top legal issues

Construction Dive

Construction Dive’s award-winning column examined the major legal topics facing contractors this year, including new regulations, avoiding disputes and the burgeoning role of artificial intelligence.

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How to Use Legal Finance to Handle a Rise in Disputes

Construction Business Owner

How to Use Legal Finance to Handle a Rise in Disputes ccapoccia Tue, 05/16/2023 - 15:31 The construction industry has faced a number of challenges in recent years with the effects of COVID-19, record levels of inflation and the Russia-Ukraine conflict all having a knock-on impact on the sector.

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Understanding the Employer’s Legal Duty to Employee Safety & Health

Construction Business Owner

Understanding the Employer’s Legal Duty to Employee Safety & Health. Alex Headley. Mon, 02/15/2021 - 13:21. You’ve attended the webinars on navigating COVID-19. You’ve read the trade publication tips. You have implemented measures to protect your workers. So, you’re ahead of the game, right?

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