Constructlaw

AUGUST 8, 2023

Bates and Torres-Fowler: The rapid expansion of AI technology may be among the most consequential developments facing not only the international arbitrational community, but the legal industry as whole. The same risks would be true in international arbitration matters.

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BD+C

JANUARY 6, 2020

That's more than 28 hours of content on everything from the legal side of architecture, to presentation tips and techniques, to the construction bid process. Architects Bob Borson, FAIA , and Andrew Hawkins, AIA, LEED AP , produced 25 episodes of the Life of an Architect podcast in 2019.

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Construction Junkie

JUNE 16, 2020

I now create a weekly podcast, having learned to streamline each presentation to just a few minutes, summarizing a specific issue or concept of construction law which may have practical significance to those in the construction industry,” Barthet explained to me, “Though we are a law firm, we work hard to communicate in non-legalese.”

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 29, 2022

ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a fabulous group of attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a new law consulting firm. We recommend best practices to our clients cognizant that this SEC enforcement action can only be seen as a harbinger of things to come. yes, this blog will continue).

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Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 1, 2012

You’ll get answers to your pressing questions about electronic evidence on a construction project, including the legal issues surrounding social media. You will rarely find me advertising on this blog. This course will explore: Why are proper records so essential for claims and disputes?

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 30, 2021

What are the practical and legal considerations for surcharging unvaccinated employees? Whereas tobacco use mainly presents as a health problem for individual employees outside of the effects of secondhand smoke, vaccination can impact others in the workplace, Symons said. Surcharges for Unvaccinated Workers Gain Momentum.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

I am excited to be presenting a fast paced and fun one hour virtual program, “ESG an Emergent and Fast Growing Area of the Law” for the Maryland State Bar Association, and Not just for lawyers, on December 14, 2021 at noon. Register today for the live virtual program. yes, this blog will continue).

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

I am excited to be presenting a fast paced and fun one hour virtual program, “Environmental Social Governance (ESG) an Emergent and Fast Growing Area of the Law” for the Maryland State Bar Association, and Not just for lawyers, on December 14, 2021 at noon. Register today for the live virtual program. yes, this blog will continue).

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FDR Safety

MARCH 19, 2020

Consulting with the company’s legal counsel about difficult or special problems, such as search warrants or subpoenas. Being courteous and polite, but firmly exercising the company’s legal rights. For that reason, employer representatives are generally not entitled to be present for non-supervisory interviews.

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OSHA Inspections Conference Employment 156

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 5, 2021

I am excited to be presenting a fast paced and fun one hour virtual program, “ESG an Emergent and Fast Growing Area of the Law” for the Maryland State Bar Association, and Not just for lawyers, on December 14, 2021 at noon. Register today for the live virtual program. Potable water use reduction may be the most important ESG factor.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

Numbers are hard to come by and made even more difficult during the pandemic, but a recent presentation to the World Bank estimated more than 2 Billion tonnes of solid waste (. a lot less than zero risk) as a level of exposure that would cause no more than 1 extra case of cancer in 100,000 people over a 70 year lifetime.

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Construction Law

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Legal terms explained In our latest legal terms explained article Sienna Kim of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP looks at the often thorny issue of retentions. Presenting and proving a case before a tribunal on the basis of a sample should not be seen as novel, suspicious, or as requiring a special elevated standard of proof, he argues.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 26, 2021

And we are incredibly excited about the prospects for our clients to maximize the opportunities ESG presents. Blog posts generally mirror issues that present on a daily basis in our own non-law and law practice with an eye on taking a reasoned risk to act on vision. 2022 will be the Paleolithic year of ESG law.

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Risk US Regulation Innovation 156

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 29, 2018

The growing construction economy does present an opportunity, however, to attract new talent to the industry. Legal experts offer several opinions about why compliance rates were so low, including confusion about the requirements and an expectation that the rule would change. Contractors are hiring.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 5, 2018

The webinar, presented by Tim Wilson, national industry partner for BKD National Construction & Real Estate Group , and Geoffrey Falk, product manager for Spectrum Construction Software , walked contractors through the details of the changes, example scenarios and practical advice for moving forward confidently.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

The overwhelming number of businesses that exist in a supply chain rent the real estate their business occupies presenting an opportunity for commercial landlords both to lure prospective tenants with ESG disclosures that the tenant may leverage for its ESG purposes and provide value added and greater ROI for that premises.

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Construction Law

AUGUST 1, 2022

Billion legal claim against KPMG, which says it will defend this action. Some former Carillion directors could be banned from running UK companies if yet another legal action succeeds. More trouble might be in store for some of them as a separate investigation into the quality of the auditing of Carillion is underway. But weren’t.

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BD+C

AUGUST 28, 2023

Rebekah Schranck, AIA Contractors Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Architects Building Owners Construction Administration presents its fair share of challenges in the architectural industry, from managing clients' change of heart in the midst of construction to dealing with contractors that are reluctant to revise their work.

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Construction AIA Architecture Contractors 81

FDR Safety

DECEMBER 11, 2020

It is important to understand that there is no regulatory or legal definition for probability and severity terms. Table 4 provides an example layout for presenting risk data. It is critical to remember the primary purpose of using Table 2 is to drive consistency between risk assessments. Example Summary Table [3].

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Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Caught-in or between : Injuries or fatalities could occur when loose clothing gets caught in belts or pulleys while heavy equipment and foundation walls present two immovable objects that can crush or suffocate an employee. Struck-by : Building materials being unloaded overhead by cranes or booms frequently result in struck-by incidents.

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Natural Building

MAY 24, 2022

Emperor Constantine issued the Edict of Milan, making Christianity legal and ending the persecutions. The ancient city of Midyat above the subterranean complex was likely first built by the Hurrians, a people who occupied parts of central and southern Anatolia (in present-day Turkey) up to 4,000 years ago, during the Bronze Age.

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NH Construction Law

JULY 21, 2019

This principle finds expression in a legal doctrine called res judicata , also known as claim preclusion, which “prevents parties from relitigating matters actually litigated and matters that could have been litigated in the first action.” That opportunity was palpably present in the state court proceedings. 128 (2016).

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Claims New Hampshire Insurance Employment 40

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

I am excited to be presenting a fast paced and fun one hour virtual program, “Environmental Social Governance (ESG) an Emergent and Fast Growing Area of the Law” for the Maryland State Bar Association, and Not just for lawyers, on December 14, 2021 at noon. Register today for the live virtual program. yes, this blog will continue).

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Site Liability United States Green 156

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 12, 2018

Legal characteristics e. After evaluation of the geotechnical specifications of the project, the following information is provided: Present ground conditions - a. Ecological characteristics c. Political characteristics d. Necessary apparatus for excavation, grading, and material transportation to and from the site b.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

Sharing actionable, transparent information with all construction project participants and stakeholders early on, and throughout the construction and operations life-cycle of a built structure, would measurably mitigate change orders, legal disputes, and waste.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

Green marketing presents an enormously valuable strategy for increasing brand value – cutting across all sectors. But the legal implications for green marketing claims call for caution. The FTC treatment of paint is instructive and a very good example of why the legal implications for green marketing claims call for caution.

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ExactHire - Construction

AUGUST 19, 2021

After listening to an inspirational presentation delivered by Alice Marie Johnson at the HR Indiana Conference a few weeks ago, a solution for many organizations is readily available and has been in the forefront for awhile. ExactHire does not provide legal counsel so please check with your company’s legal team.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

After giving a green building legal presentation at the American Society of Military Engineers in Fort Leonard Wood last month, I had a chance to talk to contractors about the LEED ban. They indicated they have been told to simply submit bids that indicate LEED Gold or Platinum costs the same as LEED Silver.

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Defense Certification Legal Bidding 159

Green Building Law Update

MARCH 18, 2014

The White paper is legally not correct, but who would seek legal advice from architects (even a well respected architecture firm like Perkins+Will)? Susan Dorn, general counsel of the USGBC, Abbey Hopper, director of the Maryland Energy Administration, and others will be presenting with me. For details and to RSVP.

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Construction Law Monitor

MARCH 15, 2012

There are lots of infographics out there, but very few focused on legal issues. The mechanics lien infographic visualizes the mechanics lien laws, and also presents some data from a survey Zlien conducted of mechanics lien claimants who filed liens in 2011. The infographic was inspired by awesome infographics used in other industries.

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Lien Visualization Legal Industrial 56

BD+C

MAY 25, 2023

The increased focus—and strengthened legal requirements—on biodiversity will have significant reverberations. Urban-based projects with a high level of footfall in the surrounding area also present opportunities to add social value.

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Construction Regulation Site Sustainability 116

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 10, 2016

They drive lower overall costs and virtually eliminate legal disputes. This would present a conflict of interest and potential for mismanagement. When considering a JOC, it is critical that appropriate relationships be developed, nurtured, and maintained among the owner and all participants.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 15, 2019

With 8 states that have approved the use of recreational marijuana and 18 states permitting the use of medical marijuana, it’s critical for companies operating in these areas to understand their legal responsibilities and how to deal with cannabis use at worksites. Washington. Washington D.C. Controlled Substances Act.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JUNE 13, 2016

The call will be available via webcast at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/Investor and will be hosted by Nadella and Weiner, as well as Microsoft Chief Financial Officer Amy Hood and Microsoft President and Chief Legal Officer Brad Smith. The presentation for the call is available on the Microsoft News Center.

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Stok

JULY 29, 2018

Check the architect’s contract to see if costs for presentation material are an added fee. Presentation materials like high-resolution renderings can be a critical addition to your project. If your client uses outside counsel for legal review of lease and contracts, request a fee estimate to include in your budget.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 9, 2018

Despite regulations, asbestos is still a real and present danger for construction workers. Though the mineral is no longer mined in the United States, asbestos products are still imported legally and by the tons. Even today, it can still be found in packing gaskets and roofing panels.

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Construction United States Safety Risk 130

Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

One alternative to litigation is arbitration, which is a quasi-formal hearing where the parties present their case to a neutral arbitrator or panel of arbitrators that issues a decision which the parties may or may not be required to abide by. Alternative to Litigation. The Proceedings. Arbitration versus Litigation.

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