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. 9601) and petroleum products.”.

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Construction Law Monitor

DECEMBER 17, 2012

In fact, the study shows that OSHA testing can actually result in significant savings for companies along with reducing company liability. Reduced Employer Liability. According to the study, workplaces in high hazard industries that had been subject to random OSHA inspections reported a reduction of 9.4 percent in injury claims.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 23, 2019

Moreover, there is another very real and present reason that brownfield laws should be accessed. This blog post was the syllabus for a talk I recently presented to real estate professionals on the 20 th anniversary of state brownfield programs. 594 of 9670 certified projects achieved the NC-2009 SSc3)!

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BD+C

MAY 3, 2024

MOBs present an opportunity to achieve these goals, simultaneously producing new efficiencies and trimming overhead expenses. This not only aids in a facility operator’s ability to demonstrate compliance concerning confidentiality and privacy protections but also significantly reduces liability.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Contractor liability for property damage. General liability insurance helps limit the financial impact of those risks. Painting with a broad brush, general liability offers coverage against expenses caused by workplace accidents to anyone other than an employee or officer of the company (though policies may vary). None at all.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 9, 2013

Expanding criminal liability to make willful violations causing death or serious bodily injury a felony rather than a misdemeanor. Create new liabilities for “site-controlling” employers at multi-employer worksites. Place all federal and state government employees, and some local government employees, under OSHA’s jurisdiction.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

“A few projects have used multi-user integrated programs, which have professional liability if they cover, for instance, all parties, and there are now about 4-5 carriers out there that actually have integrated policies,” Ashcraft said. “They vary considerably [regarding] their terms.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Aside from owners and GCs, a government entity may want to see proof of liability insurance. You may be seeking to work for a local, state, or federal government, and these bodies will want to know that you carry liability insurance before you’re awarded — or even considered — for a bid. When do I need to provide a COI?

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Liability insurance will help cover expenses for damage to someone else’s property and/or legal costs if another party decides to file a lawsuit. The contract may ask that each sub carry a liability amount of $2 million, for example. The policy includes two main components that help protect the financial standing of the business.

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Constructlaw

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

In conclusion — it is not uncommon for an owner to separately contract with the major players on a construction project, as opposed to entering a full-wrap EPC agreement, but such an arrangement presents certain risks. Two of the most notable risks are scope gaps, and as demonstrated in this case, liability gaps.

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NH Construction Law

JUNE 30, 2020

A few years back I blogged (#24) on the Spearin doctrine, which holds that adherence to government-imposed design specifications absolves the contractor from contract liability to the government when the finished product fails to perform as intended. Spearin does not address tort liability to third parties injured by defective designs.

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Levelset

JULY 25, 2022

Working capital measures the difference between a construction company’s current assets and current liabilities. Businesses whose assets (like cash, accounts receivable, inventory, or materials) exceed the value of their liabilities (like wages, debts, vendor payments, or overhead costs) have working capital to use to maintain or grow.

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NH Construction Law

JUNE 26, 2023

imposes liability for knowingly making a false or fraudulent “claim,” or a false record or statement material to such a claim, in order to obtain funds from the federal government. The federal False Claims Act (FCA), 31 U.S.C. § § 3729 et seq., 31 U.S.C. § § 3729(b)(2). Supervalu Inc. 2023 WL 3742577 (U.S.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 19, 2020

OSHA inspections under these circumstances may last several weeks or months, involve multiple inspectors, involve the issuance of subpoenas for the production of records and testimony, and present a number of legal issues not present in a routine inspection. The guidelines for employee and supervisor interviews are different.

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Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 19, 2019

Responsibility: Normally, the Main contractor and subcontractors should take the liability to make sure that construction activities are executed compliant with suitable specifications, procedures, drawings, codes and standards. International standards • Local Authority codes & specifications.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 27, 2016

The Board of Contract Appeals granted the motion, finding that the claim had accrued either on September 12, 2003 when KCPC ended its work or, alternatively, on January 24, 2005 when KBR and KCPC agreed to cooperate and present the cost to the Army. For liability to be fixed, some injury must have occurred.

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Construction Law

AUGUST 1, 2022

The Tribunal found misconduct in respect of the Carillion AQR inspection concerning minutes of year-end ‘clearance’ meetings, and an audit working paper on the selection of contracts for audit testing (the CCS Paper), that were presented to the AQR inspectors as having been created during the Carillion audit. But weren’t.

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NH Construction Law

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

In large commercial projects it is common for contractors to present owners with a schedule for the work to be performed using the so-called “critical path method,” or CPM. If the owner owns the float, time extension (or owner liability) is only for the length of delay in excess of the float days.

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Best Practices Construction Law

OCTOBER 10, 2012

The claim was presented by the contractor to the DOT. Although the claim went through arbitration, ultimately the Supreme Court of Rhode Island remanded the case to the superior court to determine whether the claim was simply a "pass-through" claim or a claim involving other liability between the contractor and the subcontractor.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 23, 2019

As a result, the impact of lack of proper funding and management at the GSA presents staggering liabilities. In addition to office buildings, GSA properties including land ports of entry, courthouses,laboratories,, post offices, and, data processing centers. Then there is the matter of security.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 7, 2020

The Governor has until the 30th day after presentment to sign or veto bills and given the impact of the coronavirus pandemic any legislation that requires new State spending will no doubt receive heightened scrutiny. The bill also establishes liability protections for MDE and the State.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 31, 2021

A fee-based contract can also present a conflict of interest if one or more “consultants” are involved. No percentage fees related to construction value to services or tools providers. Note: Percentage fee based contracts are typically significantly more expensive and difficult to associated with value being provided.

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Paper forms decrease worker productivity, increase risk/liability, and decrease operational efficiency. Using paper forms and manual processes for safety inspections can increase your firm’s liability risks and cost hundreds of hours of employee time tracking site safety rather than actually ensuring it.

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PSMJ Resources

APRIL 1, 2011

Speakers to present their M&A expertise at PSMJ’s Mergers & Acquisitions Senior Executive Roundtable for Buyers in St. and liability insurance specialist Brian Hadar from Suncoast Insurance Associates. Hadar, meanwhile, will offer up expertise on the liability implications of a merger or acquisition.

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Best Practices Construction Law

DECEMBER 26, 2019

Yesterday was the first morning in 18 years that I woke up without my kids in their beds anxious to get up to open their stockings and presents. And so … like a construction project sometimes riddled with uncertainty … we each have a choice about how we are going to adjust to change. But let me first tell you a story.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 21, 2021

For architects, specifiers, consultants, and building owners, the only protection from these potential liabilities is a strong, enforceable warranty backed by a reputable coatings manufacturer and delivered through a trusted, proven supply chain. Correcting these problems can cost millions of dollars. Warranties and quality standards.

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GCP Applied Technologies

JUNE 23, 2023

The modular construction system has been gaining acceptance as it presents a viable solution to address these challenges by optimizing labor resources, reducing on-site construction time and improving project predictability.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as “Superfund,” covers improper disposal or intent to dispose of hazardous waste. View the list of chemicals subject to CERCLA here. Under 42 U.S.C.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

CBO magazine and Viewpoint Construction Software are pleased to present the webinar, “Managing Information Overload: Transitioning to a Paperless Environment” on June 21 at 1 p.m. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Attendees can register for the free webinar at www.constructionbusinessowner.com.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

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Pro Builder

APRIL 1, 2021

For some architects, being on the jobsite is a vital part of their work process, while for others, they see job site visits as a series of obligations fraught with increased liability. . I personally love going to jobsites and all that entails. Welcome to episode 71, “Architects on the Jobsite.”. . . 5) Issue stop-work orders.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 7, 2020

The Governor has until the 30th day after presentment to sign or veto bills. The bill also establishes liability protections for MDE and the State. Surprising few of those bills that passed involved environmental matters. This is a review of key environmental legislation enacted this session.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

I certainly don’t have all of the answers, which is why I’ve asked Gregg Schoppman from FMI to present a webinar on social media. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. So you may be wondering, “Do I tweet or post or share or like, and most importantly, how does this affect my business?” Wally Evans Blog. Recent Posts.

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Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 30, 2014

The present market survey represents that the second edition is as strong as the first edition. The next section considers legal aspects of construction safety, including relevant chapters on managing multiemployer work sites, subcontractor liability and regulatory requirements. Some opinions are given to follow the market standards.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

NOVEMBER 28, 2015

On the ICI side, progress images are considered a vital part of the project management process — you want to be able to prove that each stage of the construction process was constructed according to specs and validate that there are no hidden defects (and liabilities) to haunt you in the future.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 6, 2011

I have been amazed at the popularity of the webinars and it will be very exciting to present a live one each afternoon at the show. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. The thing I like most about the World of Concrete is that I will get to interact with a large numbers of contractors during the four day show.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 9, 2016

The following applicants are eligible for grants/loans: A Small Business – a for-profit corporation, limited liability company, partnership, proprietorship or other legal business entity located within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and having 100 or fewer full-time employees worldwide at the time of submission of the application. .

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