Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

IS YOUR BUSINESS EFFECTIVELY PRIORITIZING CONSTRUCTION RISK MANAGEMENT? Truth be told, every industry involves risk. Whether the project involves a multi-million-dollar office building or a three-story apartment complex, there are several risks that need to be considered in order to ensure the success of any construction project.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

How Well Does Your Business Prioritize Construction Risk Management? Truth be told, every industry involves risk. Whether the project involves a multi-million-dollar office building or a three-story apartment complex, there are several risks that need to be considered in order to ensure the success of any construction project.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 11, 2022

Surety bonds are financial guarantees that are issued to ensure the individual or company who obtains the bond will perform work in a legally compliant manner and will avoid fraud and misconduct. Surety – The bonding company that guarantees the principal’s ethical operations and legal compliance by issuing the bond.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 29, 2021

ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a fabulous group attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a new non-law consulting firm. Some have questioned should this bill be legally challenged, would a reviewing court find it violates the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. We suggest not.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a fabulous group attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a new non-law consulting firm. Nancy Hudes and I are now publishing a new blog at www.ESGLegalSolutions.com (. yes, this blog will continue). This post originally appeared in that blog.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

The rule is silent on ESG disclosures, including climate risk. Longstanding Federal law requires disclosure of “any material pending legal proceedings, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to the business, to which a [public company] or any of its subsidiaries is a party or of which any of their property is subject.”

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Staying compliant, including meeting internal standards, is crucial for legal requirements and stakeholder trust. Mitigate Legal Risks and Encourage Adherence to Regulatory Requirements You are required to track multiple things to maintain compliance and save yourself from any legal issues.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 25, 2023

You must secure financing for the project. The success of a commercial real estate development project depends on many factors, including the ability to secure financing, navigate the legal process, and manage risks. Commercial real estate development also involves a significant amount of risk management.

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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. Costs Security for costs: a lottery or an established well-honed process?

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 20, 2022

Going through the legalities of such issues can be complex, so working with a personal injury attorney In Englewood would be a good starting point. . Incorrect stacking of materials puts them at risk of toppling over. . Negligence in securing equipment, particularly when it’s dangling from ladders, beams, or other surfaces.

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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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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 5, 2024

As temperatures drop, the risks for contractors and construction workers multiply, from cold stress-related ailments to hazardous working conditions. Understanding and mitigating these risks is crucial for ensuring the safety and well-being of you and your team if you’re working in such environments.

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Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Although public liability insurance is not a legal requirement, it should be regarded as essential. Something as simple as a customer tripping over a hammer and hurting themselves could result in an accident claim – and without insurance, you could end up facing hefty fines and legal battles. Legal Documents. Business Plan.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

Define estimate’s purpose ■ Determine estimate’s purpose, required level of detail, and overall scope; ■ Determine who will receive the estimate Develop estimating plan ■ Determine the cost estimating team and develop its master schedule; ■ Determine who will do the independent cost estimate; ■ Outline the cost estimating approach; ■ Develop the estimate (..)

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 17, 2022

While there are legal implications related to pursuing a claim for additional time or money, there are also practical considerations for both job site and the workers when a severe weather event occurs. Evaluate site-specific risks. Indeed, that’s why force majeure clauses are generally included in parties’ contract.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The inherent business-breaking risk can even lead many subcontractors to refrain from bidding on projects if a general contractor or an owner has a reputation for slow payments. Increasing financial risk. High compliance risk. Moreover, manual payment processes also increase compliance risk. Why Payapps?

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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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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Let’s take a look a subcontractor insurance: when it’s needed, what happens if a sub goes uninsured, and what policies subs can use to protect their businesses from risk. Medical expenses, property damage, and legal defense costs can grow quickly. Do subcontractors need insurance? Subs absolutely need insurance.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 3, 2022

Another commonly cited example of a race neutral measure that responds to inequality and promotes corporate diversity is the Security and Exchange Commission’s own self-assessment tool, available on its website, for evaluating the diversity policies and practices of entities regulated by the agency. yes, this blog will continue).

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Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 9, 2020

While there are legal implications related to pursuing a claim for additional time or money, there are also practical considerations for both job site and the workers when a severe weather event occurs. Evaluate site-specific risks. Indeed, that’s why force majeure clauses are generally included in parties’ contract.

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Levelset

JULY 5, 2022

There are several different types of property liens , which are legal claims against the property held by a debtor. EquiFax also provides three business scores: a payment index, a credit risk score, and a business failure score. Any legal financial-related data (judgments, liens, garnishments, etc.) What is a lien?

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Stok

APRIL 12, 2023

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed new climate rules that would require registrants to report greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and climate-related financial risks, among other metrics. Last March, the U.S. Comments: A 1% impact threshold is comparatively low.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Common contractor policies Workers’ compensation, commercial auto, commercial property, and builder’s risk General liability and professional liability Example A building in progress, insured by builder’s risk insurance, is damaged by a fire. The general contractor who bought the insurance policy is reimbursed for damages.

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Construction Test

APRIL 25, 2020

Decades ago, going through security was as simple as throwing your bags – everything still packed nice and neat – onto a scanner belt and then breezing through a metal detector. It’s no secret that going through the TSA security line is a drag. Talking on your phone while going through security. Photo: Getty.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

It has long been the rule that a fiduciary may not accept lower expected returns or take on greater risks in order to secure collateral environmental or other benefits. It makes clear that pension plans should fully take into account the risks and rewards of climate change and the like. The new guidance is no doubt positive.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

However, some policies are so strict that they create potential legal issues. Things like “always keep a load strapped and secured” makes sense until the worker(s) must unstrap the load to move it. The good news is that Task Based Risk Assessment offers a viable methodology for deciding what to do.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 14, 2015

In recent weeks this law firm has received more inquiries than at any time in recent years about the Securities and Exchange Commission’s disclosure requirements for public companies as they apply to climate change matters. if only as an indirect consequence of buildings accounting for 72% of the electricity consumption in the U.S.). .

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 14, 2015

In recent weeks this law firm has received more inquiries than at any time in recent years about the Securities and Exchange Commission’s disclosure requirements for public companies as they apply to climate change matters. if only as an indirect consequence of buildings accounting for 72% of the electricity consumption in the U.S.).

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The difference between secured and unsecured debts. Owners pass on certain risks (contractually) to general contractors, who may do the same thing when hiring specialty contractors. Karalynn also emphasizes the importance of negotiating who takes on certain risks and liabilities. Best practices for handling change orders.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 29, 2018

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. The takeaway: Contractors who do not comply with OSHA’s electronic recordkeeping rule risk receiving a violation and a fine as high as $12,934.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 11, 2022

Because of how complex this industry is, there are a lot of risks associated with construction projects. Surety bonds minimize that risk for the client. It is important to understand how the risk associated with construction projects plays into the legal requirements for contractors. They are usually a government agency.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2012

Green Construction & Construction Software » The Business of Construction Risk Management. With every project, no matter how big or small, there is always risk – risk of injury, financial responsibility, or quality assurance. If you stop to think about it, it’s clear that risk carries a dollar value.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Egnyte is a hybrid (on-premises & cloud-based) content management solution that facilitates secure management and governance of critical content. Getting your legal ducks in a row is paramount in construction, which is why it is important to have robust contract management workflows. . DocuSign .

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HardHatChat

APRIL 24, 2023

To mitigate your risks, stick with high-quality and proven performance. We expect that trajectory to continue as more states legalize recreational marijuana use and cannabis firms expand into new markets. Continually stopping and starting a project can cost more in the long run. Going with the lowest bidder is rarely worth it.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

So it’s no surprise that whenever I talk to companies about how they store their data, the number one concern I hear is in regards to security. According to Eric, most of his clients have “far humbler” security checkpoints than what a data center can offer. Today’s Cloud Security. General Management. Software & Technology.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

Turn Construction Data into Business Answers » Data Security in the Cloud. People I’ve talked to say it’s because they’re unsure of the security surrounding their business data. Security is whatever the local IT department decides is adequate. Your risk will decrease significantly. General Management. Industry News.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

Rushing from project to project is inefficient, and risks cutting corners. Or, if a contractor is out of compliance with their bonding, licensing or other contractual obligation, it increases project risks and makes the project vulnerable to legal challenges or conflicts. Lack of Effective Communication.

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