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How to Increase Safety Adherence Through New-Hire Orientation & Onboarding

Construction Business Owner

The construction industry continues to invest heavily in safety management. Smart contractors understand that safety must be both a core value and a strategic priority. Safety performance affects your ability to bid and win work and to negotiate contracts.

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Safety as service for Kevin Moorhead

The Korte Company

When Safety Director Kevin Moorhead does his job right, it might not look like he’s doing anything at all. “In In the safety career field, we don’t always get to see the fruits of our labors,” he said, “because if an employee follows something from our training and doesn’t get hurt, there’s nothing to remember.”.

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Safety as service for Kevin Moorehead

The Korte Company

When Safety Director Kevin Moorhead does his job right, it might not look like he’s doing anything at all. “In In the safety career field, we don’t always get to see the fruits of our labors,” he said, “because if an employee follows something from our training and doesn’t get hurt, there’s nothing to remember.”.

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How to File a Lawsuit After an Injury At a Construction Site?

Construction Marketing

Help with negotiations This can be difficult, as insurance companies are often reluctant to pay large settlements. An experienced attorney will know how to negotiate with insurance companies and fight for the best possible settlement for you. Contributory negligence This defense says that you were partially to blame for your injuries.

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JOC TASK ORDER Process Overview – USACE

Job Order Contracting

When NPP items are negotiated and incorporated in a task order, this does not incorporate the item in the UPB for subsequent use as a priced item. Only the contracting officer can negotiate/approve non pre-priced item(s) in the task order. Sample Task Order Proposal – Overview (not showing detailed unit price line items).

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JOC Program Manager’s Duties

Job Order Contracting

Ensure vendor/ contractor compliance with all safety and code regulations. Select and negotiate architect and engineer consultants for design contracts. Communicate with customers, consultants, regulatory agencies, and presentations at Board meetings and/or Commission hearings.

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Construction Law: March 2024

Construction Law

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.