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Tongue Twister: Commander Closes Construction Site for COVID and Contractor Can’t Recover Contract Costs

Best Practices Construction Law

The government argued that under the Sovereign Acts Doctrine actions taken by the United States in its sovereign capacity shielded it from contractual liability for those acts, including the actions taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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GHG, SHG, SEC Regulations – Facilities Regs and Reporting Changes Coming Soon

Job Order Contracting

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposal to require that public companies disclose climate-related information. The proposed rules contain a “safe harbor” for liability for Scope 3 emissions disclosure. ISO14064 Boundaries. Organizational. Equity share. Operational. Direct GHG emissions and removals. GHG/SEC Reporting.

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#90:  Government Contractor Immunity

NH Construction Law

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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Construction in Winter: Safety Tips to Know

Safety Services Company

According to data from the EHS Daily Advisor , 25,000 slip, trip, and fall accidents occur daily in the United States during the winter months. This will ensure your workers comply with safety standards and protect your company from legal liabilities or workplace accidents caused by winter-related hazards.

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GIVEAWAY #5: AUTODESK SWAG PACK

Construction Junkie

ELIGIBILITY: This contest (“Contest”) is open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are at least 18 years or older at the time of entry. GENERAL: This Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws.

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GIVEAWAY #4: MILWAUKEE TOOL PRIZE PACK

Construction Junkie

ELIGIBILITY: This contest (“Contest”) is open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are at least 18 years or older at the time of entry. GENERAL: This Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws.

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GIVEAWAY #2: Procore Swag Pack

Construction Junkie

ELIGIBILITY: This contest (“Contest”) is open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are at least 18 years or older at the time of entry. GENERAL: This Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws.

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