Construction Marketing

JUNE 19, 2023

Crane certifications are crucial for construction site operations due to their critical role and potential risks. A solid commitment to safety can help reduce legal liabilities resulting from accidents or non-compliance with safety regulations. They demonstrate the crane operators’ proper training, knowledge, and machine operation.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 20, 2014

Currently twenty states and the District of Columbia have legalized medical marijuana. Two states (Colorado and Washington) have approved the recreational use of it, and Alaska, Arizona, California, and Oregon may join them this year. Can businesses continue to drug test workers and job applicants for a drug the state says is legal?

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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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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Avoiding Legal Issues Hiring clients hire a licensed contractor to save themselves from legal liabilities and low-quality work. In that case, the responsibility of dealing with workplace accidents or unsafe job sites will fall upon them, causing legal issues. As industry-leading contractor management services, we can help!

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 26, 2021

As we look back in this ‘year in review’ at our most read blog posts in 2021, at a time when most of us have accepted that we will never go back to exactly the way things were, we are no doubt collectively ready for a new year. Net Zero Pledges by Businesses are Fraught with Risk. 2022 will be the Paleolithic year of ESG law.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

The Summit brought together safety and legal professionals from chemical manufacturing, petroleum refining, paper and other industries covered by OSHA’s PSM Standard and EPA’s RMP Rule, with officials from the relevant regulatory agencies. US industry is undergoing a massive loss of experienced workers as “Baby Boomers” leave the workforce.

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 29, 2018

PLAY AT YOUR OWN RISK” is an example of this type of sign. Over the past years, I have performed hundreds of Task Based Risk Assessments (See past blogs for a description of the TaBRA methodology). I would estimate that only 5-10% of identified high risk task elements result from the hazards of machine motion.

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 29, 2018

PLAY AT YOUR OWN RISK” is an example of this type of sign. Over the past years, I have performed hundreds of Task Based Risk Assessments (See past blogs for a description of the TaBRA methodology). I would estimate that only 5-10% of identified high risk task elements result from the hazards of machine motion.

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Construction Law Monitor

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

Sometimes the best blog posts and legal articles are the simplest. Take, for example, a post from early October by Joshua Glazov on his Construction Law Today blog , where he simply cites a 1941 quote from US Supreme Court Justice Robert Jackson : The legal profession, like many another, tends to become over-professionalized.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 3, 2015

In one post, he successfully distills and summarizes several effective strategies to reduce project risk and increase success probabilities, starting with a quote form the XL Risk Management Blog : Why do people make poor decisions when it comes to risk? risk management case: Jack Gibson’s twitter feed.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 1, 2011

Over the past year, I've been lucky enough to get to know Jeremy Sigmon at the US Green Building Council. I will also be participating in an upcoming green building legal webinar with the ABA Fidelity and Surety Law Committee. Jeremy works to educate the public and government officials about building codes.

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ENR Construction

JULY 31, 2012

contact us. Legal Fallout Spreads from Trainor Glass Default. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. us | about us. us | about us. terms of use |. industry jobs. SUBSCRIBE TODAY. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment.

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ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

contact us. Contractors Should Beware of Recovery Risks. Description: Contractors face recovery risk when they take on too much work after they’ve depleted their staff, cash and other resources. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. us | about us.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Without completing it, you risk losing qualifications or compliance until it’s finished. Staying current through the annual update is essential for contractors to legally and safely conduct work on regulated properties and projects. Safety Promotion – This serves as a way to promote continual safety reinforcement for contractors.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 3, 2022

It strikes us that the response to inequality should be as easy as “treat others the way they want to be treated” (. 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. yes, this blog will continue).

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2012

About Us Contact Us Advertise Press Releases Upload Artwork Via FTP -->. 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.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Businesses making a net zero claim like, “we will be net zero by 2030” risk a charge that they are misleading consumers. We view our role as articulating and then mitigating for a business what is now termed “carbon asset risk” which includes a business claim of net zero. The more likely and larger risk is certainly to reputation.

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The Korte Company

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

But we do want to know how AI make us smarter, safer and more cost-effective on future projects. Eventually, we hope it will help us summarize and sift through mountains of RFI and RFP information during pre-construction, trimming back on the tedium that can slow us down. And that’s a good thing for our customers and for us.

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BD+C

AUGUST 28, 2023

Navigating Complex Owner-Contractor Relationships It is always pertinent to follow the guidelines set forth in the contract, but when the owner and contractor are the same legal entity, it becomes even more crucial to understand the contract. Risk Mitigation As An Architect To mitigate risk, getting everything in writing is essential.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 6, 2011

About Us Contact Us Advertise Press Releases Upload Artwork Via FTP -->. In running a business, there must always be a certain amount of risk that you’re willing to take. Risk is healthy; it keeps things fresh and gives you the opportunity to evolve. Or you could take a risk in offering a new product. Stay Hungry.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 16, 2020

That language accomplishes next to nothing for the seller or buyer and may only serve to mitigate risk for the real estate brokers. There can be real legal jeopardy and significant dollar liability for the seller and buyer, failing to address the issues associated with solar power.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

When a company is Avetta-certified, it’s a sign that their contractors are qualified and well-trained , data is managed professionally, and risks have been assessed. Compliance is necessary to save everyone in the supply chain from getting significant penalties, fines, and legal mayhem.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 18, 2013

The legal exposure limits on silica dust were set decades ago. Workplace safety experts say that limit needs to be cut in half — because otherwise, workers face an increased risk of lung cancer, silicosis and other diseases. Of the 116 samples collected: 47% showed silica exposures greater than the calculated OSHA PEL.

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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. California. Massachusetts. Washington. Washington D.C.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

However, some policies are so strict that they create potential legal issues. The good news is that Task Based Risk Assessment offers a viable methodology for deciding what to do. For a FREE consultation, please contact us. Contact me if you have question. The post Are Your Safety Policies Asking for Trouble?

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 27, 2019

Yet, simultaneously, so many of us have an aversion to change. Whenever a new thing or activity is introduced to us, we start stressing ourselves out and grouching about the time we must spend learning how to do a new process or use a new tool. On the one hand, we have a desire to improve what we do, who we are, what we achieve.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 30, 2021

James joins us as our first guest to discuss: The difference between safety and compliance What he’s learned interacting with OSHA How gamification can improve safety and make it fun at the same time. But when you focus on compliance first, you may overlook important components of safety just because they aren’t legally mandated.

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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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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 12, 2015

As you may be aware, one of the greatest risks on a construction project involves the payment process. Contractors have a means of shifting the risk of non-payment by the owner to its subcontractor by including a certain payment provisions in the subcontract agreement.

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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 Lawyer

MAY 13, 2009

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. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 17, 2018

Contractors that don’t start adhering to the new revenue recognition standards risk loss of standing in the marketplace and among creditors—something all contractors will want to avoid. This first step should be pretty easy for most contractors, since legally-binding contracts are already part of their processes. Identify the Contract.

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Construction Test

APRIL 25, 2020

As our portable electronic devices get more and more complex, they seem to pose a higher risk to security agents. CBD and cannabis are legal in several states, but that doesn’t mean you can travel with either – even if it’s allowed where you take off and land.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Information of Construction Risk Management. Construction risk management is a long steep process, in which we have to calculate the all-possible risk and determine the process by which we can reduce this type of risk. Where we identify, analyze the risks and work over them. What Is Construction Risk Management ?

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The first is the risk to all workers’ health and safety, and the second is the legal consequences if an accident occurs. Now, since we have discussed the benefits of wearing PPE, now let us talk about what can happen if you do not wear PPE in a dangerous work environment: 1.) Poor PPE compliance poses two major dangers.

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Work Gearz

MAY 16, 2022

With the risk of workplace accidents and the fair share of daily trouble and hardships, construction workers do have to put up with a lot on a day to day basis. The neon hues might be too bright for us but they do save lives. Being a construction worker is not really a walk in the park. So why exactly do they wear yellow then?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

In fact, more often than not, a majority of poor outcomes stem from non-technical risks more often than from technical risks (think: political risks related to regulation and transparency). Another potential game-changer beckoning productivity improvements is the use of repeatable design elements. The solution?

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