Construction Enquirer

MAY 30, 2023

The £140m project is being delivered by Glenbrook and backed by Legal & General following last month’s announcement of what is Leeds’ largest build-to-rent funding deal and the pair’s first venture together. Bowmer + Kirkland has been appointed to construct a 500-flat build to rent scheme at Whitehall Riverside in Leeds city centre.

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Constructonomics

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Yet, for some reason, the inclusion of effective evacuation equipment for use in the event of an emergency is an all-too-common afterthought – when, in fact, its inclusion at the construction stage is far safer, more legally compliant and more cost effective. Immediate Legal Compliance. Eliminates Site Disruption; Reduces Overall Cost.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 21, 2017

But commonly, residential solar panel leases provide language similar to, You agree that the solar panel system is the Company’s personal property under the Uniform Commercial Code. It is common that residential solar panel leases provide language similar to, If you sell your home you can transfer this lease and the monthly payments.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 27, 2023

To address and mitigate an ongoing affordability crisis, state leaders are advocating for land-use reform that would prohibit residential growth caps, change parking requirements, legalize denser developments across the state, and lead to new construction near transit corridors, The Denver Post reports.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 18, 2018

But commonly, residential solar panel leases provide language similar to, You agree that the solar panel system is the Company’s personal property under the Uniform Commercial Code. It is common that residential solar panel leases provide language similar to, If you sell your home you can transfer this lease and the monthly payments.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

For example, assume you paint residential structures of all types. Medical expenses, property damage, and legal defense costs can grow quickly. An uninsured business would likely not have the financial resources to pay a large legal settlement. A heat source used to remove old paint on the home causes a fire.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 7, 2014

We are increasingly called upon to give legal opinions that a green building is LEED certified, ‘certifiable’ or otherwise really a green building. While legal opinions are given in a variety of commercial contexts, they are increasingly being required as part of the due diligence by lenders when making loans secured by (i.e.,

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 5, 2021

Today the average residential water bill in New York is $994 a year. 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 non-law consulting firm “powering sustainability for tomorrow’s business.” yes, this blog will continue).

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Construction Junkie

MAY 11, 2020

That can leave you in a legal bind personally. However, there have been several glaring examples of individuals facing legal issues for a variety of different reasons, including lying to OSHA investigators.

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NH Construction Law

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Can the recipient of the notice – in legal parlance, an “account debtor” – ignore the lender’s demand and continue to pay his contractor or subcontractor? In the residential setting, this never happens. Not unless he is prepared to pay twice! Suffolk Construction Co. , 543, 553, 984 N.E.2d

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Levelset

MAY 17, 2022

Meanwhile, 4 out of 5 construction businesses that specialize in private residential projects say they always or often get paid on time. . Companies working in the public sector are also half as likely to receive a deposit upfront compared to businesses working on private residential projects.

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Chianelli Estimating

AUGUST 6, 2020

The above outline mainly illustrates the effects it may have on Commercial Estimating departments for Commercial and Non Residential Contractors. Residential Contractors are also affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Conducting business in the residential market is quite different than working in the Commercial sectors.

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Levelset

MARCH 30, 2022

A homestead is a residential property owned by one or more individual that uses the property as their primary place of residence. In short, a homestead property is an owner-occupied, residential property that is the owner’s principal home. .” Residential disclosure statement. What is a homestead? Code §53.256.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 21, 2020

When comparing home energy sources, construction professionals can turn to recently released data from the DOE, which forecasted the representative average unit costs of five residential energy sources including electricity, natural gas, heating oil, propane, and kerosene. DOE Results. Most notably, the energy costs of propane ($18.81

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Electrical Forecasting Residential Comparison 98

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 28, 2015

Governments from Maryland to Colorado now regularly take the position that collecting precipitation is not legal, as a diversion of rainwater before it enters a water course. Like all fugitive substances, it can belong to no one else except the public.” ” McNaughton v. Eaton, 1952. Maryland has the most stringent storm water (i.e.,

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 28, 2015

Governments from Maryland to Colorado now regularly take the position that collecting precipitation is not legal, as a diversion of rainwater before it enters a water course. Like all fugitive substances, it can belong to no one else except the public.” ” McNaughton v. Eaton, 1952. Maryland has the most stringent storm water (i.e.,

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

But as in so many things, the implementation has been extremely costly for the residential construction industry as a savvy plaintiff’s bar has taken advantage of grey areas that are inevitably created in our judicial system. Another way may be the well-known legal maxim of KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid.) And attack it did.

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South Carolina Insurance Contract Legal 62

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

It pays for repairs of damages to the surrounding property, as well as legal expenses incurred during a lawsuit. The policy covers damages to property, bodily injury expenses, and legal fees caused by faulty work or installation of a faulty product. It covers the damages caused by faulty work, product failure, or other causes.

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HardHatChat

APRIL 24, 2023

We expect that trajectory to continue as more states legalize recreational marijuana use and cannabis firms expand into new markets. Cannabis Construction: Learning Curve for Municipalities Between 2018 and 2022, Englewood’s national construction work in the cannabis retail industry grew by 100%.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

APRIL 11, 2016

Should someone I know well (an 18-year-old) sign a legal waiver document before going to work on a residential renovation site? The individual here is young adult and legally can make his own decisions. I told him, however, that he should not sign any legal waivers here.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 10, 2020

Our residential and commercial buildings account for about 40% of total energy consumption in the United States. . While they are legal requirements in the U.S., Mon, 08/10/2020 - 06:00. The International Construction Codes, also known as I-Codes, set the minimum standards for constructing safe and sustainable structures.

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Levelset

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Commercial construction includes building projects exclusive of residential construction. Make sure you’re always keeping good records: You’ll have to have the paperwork to back up any legal claims. On-demand legal help you can afford. Wage determinations are set by each county and must be posted at each job site.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 4, 2022

NAHB achieved an important legal victory when a federal court ruled that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention did not have the authority to issue an eviction moratorium, specifically on NAHB members who were current as of October 2020. NAHB Files for Review of OSHA's Vaccine Rule.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 18, 2018

This is because they are more complex than residential roofs. You can avoid such legal suites by hiring a contractor that’s covered by insurance so that you are not held liable for their injuries by the law. You should never attempt to install or repair an industrial roof on your own. Experience.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Many states allowed construction jobsites to remain active during the pandemic, and the industry benefited from that: From March 2020, when the pandemic was declared, to August 2022, the number of residential building and specialty trade contractors increased 7.9% (or by 232,600 workers), according to BLS data.

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NH Construction Law

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

A common feature of residential construction loans is the requirement for periodic inspections of the progress of work, usually by an independent inspection company hired by the bank, before disbursements are made. Residential owners are usually on the short end here. That puts the owner/borrower in a pickle. Don’t count on it.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Or, does the license impose an obligation on the individual that cannot be avoided by a legal structure such as an LLC? The owner also sued the lead member of the LLC, an individual who was a licensed residential builder, for negligent supervision of the trade contractors.

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Levelset

JUNE 13, 2022

In the State of New York, contractors working on certain residential projects need to have a good understanding of the NY Home Improvement Contracts Act. Here’s what NY residential contractors must include (and what can’t be included) in a New York home improvement contract. On-demand legal help you can afford.

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Levelset

MAY 16, 2022

In Pennsylvania, contractors working on residential projects need to be aware of the Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act. However, when it comes to residential projects, many states like Pennsylvania provide additional requirements and protections for homeowners. On-demand legal help you can afford. Learn more.

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NH Construction Law

JULY 12, 2022

On July 1, 2022, Governor Sununu signed into law legislation adopting the 2018 versions of the International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code, International Energy Conservation Code and International Existing Building Code, along with the 2020 National Electrical Code.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Supporting the development and growth of small, local businesses and ensuring ample affordable housing as well as legal counsel for homeowners and tenants. This could look like a mix of nearby grocery stores, goods, and services, such as healthcare and workforce development training and support.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 17, 2022

For example, in uncodified language, the bill provides, in fiscal 2024 through 2026, the (next) Governor is to include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $5 Million to provide grants under a new program, the purpose of which is to reduce GHG emissions from multifamily residential buildings (i.e.,but yes, this blog will continue).

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Levelset

JULY 21, 2022

Well, every state sets its own rules for contractor licensing, and contractors often must purchase a surety bond in order to legally practice their trade. If working on pools and spas, a residential pool and spa license bond must be filed in addition to the contractor license bond. What does that mean?

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Contractors Claims Oregon Residential 52

Natural Building

AUGUST 4, 2021

And last year, a cob code was approved for inclusion in the International Residential Code. While the IRC is a model building code with no legal standing of its own, it is used in most of the U.S. as the basis for building codes.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 30, 2019

And there does not appear to be a valid legal theory even articulated to pierce the corporate veil and find liability in individual LLC members. However, the very low burden of proof in state consumer protection laws across the country (i.e., The case is Jeremy Simons et ux, et al v.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

EPA expressly notes in the rule that there is no legally significant difference between the regulatory requirements (for having made all appropriate inquiries about potential contamination) in the old version versus the new ASTM E1527 standard. the Superfund law) in conjunction with the purchase of a potentially contaminated property.

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Lets Build

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

This construction project manager infographic shows, that construction projects vary, depending on whether they’re commercial, residential, institutional, agricultural, industrial or heavy civil projects. However, all great CM’s the same important qualities. The construction project manager infographic.

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