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The UK Sets the Scene for Mandatory ESG Laws in the Western World

Green Building Law Update

And maybe of greatest import, these new laws provide a map and compass for businesses believing that profit should come not from creating the world’s problems, but from solving them. Two separate regulations were “laid before Parliament by Command of Her Majesty and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament”.

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Safety First, Bidding Next: How Safety & Compliance Wins Contracts

Safety Services Company

Rigorous oversight, extensive use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and investment in safety and compliance training drive Bob’s profits well above industry averages. With growing scrutiny on job site dangers and liability concerns, prioritizing safety is crucial in sustaining a competitive edge.

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Top 10 Environmental Blog Posts of 2020

Green Building Law Update

In 2021 this blog will continue providing strategic intelligence on environmental law, including critical insights into sustainability and green building for the business community, not just for lawyers. In descending order these are the posts that had the most traffic: COVID-19 Liability for Building Owners.

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Green Buildings are Subsidizing Conventional Buildings Stymying Climate Progress

Green Building Law Update

Green buildings are less risky, more profitable, with higher appraised value than conventional buildings that results in higher company creditworthiness, measuring the reduced likelihood of it defaulting on its debt, but today, green building does not receive a commensurate lower interest rate on its debt.

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Between A Rock and A Hard Place: How the Severin Doctrine May Relate to Your Statute of Limitations Period

Best Practices Construction Law

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) defines “accrual” as: the date when all events, that fix the alleged liability of either the Government or the contractor and permit assertion of the claim, were known or should have been known. For liability to be fixed, some injury must have occurred. million; and.

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Army Job Order Contracts FAIL to meet AFARS requirements MOST OF THE TIME

Job Order Contracting

JOC unit prices include direct material, labor and equipment costs, but not indirect costs or profits which are addressed in the coefficient(s). The use of labor-only line items is appropriate for use when proper internal controls are in place and incidental to construction. (i) c) Authorization and limitations. (1)

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

The education sessions covered technology, applications, leadership, sustainability, and management of public works projects. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. The show had more than 125 education sessions and hundreds of exhibitors covering nearly 90,000 square feet of exhibit space. Wally Evans Blog. Recent Posts.