Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

EPA has issued significant revisions to the existing 1988 underground storage tank regulation that will impact most, if not all, businesses with USTs. EPA regulates over 571,000 USTs, down from a high of 2.1 The federal UST regulation applies to USTs storing petroleum and certain hazardous substances (i.e., million USTs in 1984.

Regulation 120

Regulation Drafting Comparison Environment 120

ENR Construction

MAY 10, 2021

expansion that includes pressure on insurers to cut ties. Ruling comes as opponents target its $10.2B

Insurance 41

Insurance Regulation 41

ENR Construction

MAY 10, 2021

Ruling applies to company operations but not directly to the line's $10.2-billion billion oil line expansion, which is the target of intense environmental opposition.

Regulation 41

Regulation Insurance 41

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 21, 2023

And the contractor vowed to go after “designers, fire engineers, supply chain and insurers” to reclaim a “substantial portion” of the £62m it has set aside for building safety and cladding retrofits. The cost of complying with the Building Safety Act has blown a hole in the latest accounts from Willmott Dixon.

Safety 82

Safety Insurance Accounting Regulation 82

Construction Enquirer

JULY 4, 2023

” Independently of BRE, whose certification is regionally focused on the UK and Ireland, Kingspan is certified by the globally recognised insurer testing regime FM Approvals, which carries out annual factory surveillance audits to verify our products comply with its global approval standards. ” . ”

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Certification Regulation Products Insurance 112

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Prequalification demonstrates that your company adheres to health and safety regulations, preventing potential lawsuits, poor work, and additional expenses for the client. You must upload 3 years of OSHA logs, Insurance (COI & EMR), and Safety programs (RAVS®).

Management 110

Management Contractors Safety OSHA 110

BD+C

MAY 22, 2014

Federal disaster policy should shift its focus toward mitigation in order to reduce future disaster costs, the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies says. Regulations Codes and Standards' The industry group recommends that the federal government create incentives for states to adopt and enforce strong building codes.

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Insurance Regulation Industrial 58

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 15, 2018

Construction management is challenging, in no small part because the industry is governed by a plethora of regulations. Step one on the road to managing construction compliance is straightforward, even if it might be time consuming: Learn the regulations that apply to your business. Insurance and bonding requirements.

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Management Regulation Construction Documentation 141

Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Answer: Each year, contractors must complete an annual update to remain compliant with safety regulations and qualified to perform work. Here are some key aspects of Annual Updates to note for contractor safety and compliance: Purpose – To review changes to safety laws, regulations, and site requirements yearly.

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FAQ Contractors Management OSHA 74

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

It is widely accepted that while a property owner owes a duty to exercise ordinary care to keep the premises in a reasonably safe condition, it is not the insurer of the invitee’s safety. All of this begs the question if a business owner’s premises liability insurance covers such claims? With Covid-19 spreading across the U.S.

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Liability Legal Claims Insurance 293

Construction Law Monitor

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

This is a very heavily regulated industry, with complex deals and transactions happening daily. All of these aspects are heavily regulated by both local and state government. Both the City and State have arms for the the board of health that regulates food. Gas Related Regulation. Construction and Development.

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Regulation Industrial Louisiana Leases 51

Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

The National Insurance Crime Bureau, the public source for vehicle theft data reported to insurance companies, stopped tracking catalytic converter thefts in 2015. And while China likely leads the world in production from raw elements, the U.S. may be the largest importer and largest recycler of rare earth metals.

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Wichita Insurance DC New York 177

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

DECEMBER 16, 2013

A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) flood plain management report says current model building codes, such as the International Codes (I-Codes), have flood provisions that are consistent with NFIP requirements for buildings and structures. Posted by Heidi Schwartz.

Insurance 57

Insurance Modeling Feasibility Safety 57

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 15, 2021

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 24, Flood Resistant Design and Construction , is referenced in the International Building Code ( IBC ), and recognized by FEMA to “meet or exceed the national minimum National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) requirements for buildings and structures.”. Code of Federal Regulations.

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Insurance Regulation Materials Design 89

Construction Law

MARCH 1, 2024

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.

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Insurance Claims Safety Legal 40

Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

for its annual fall meeting in late October, it again heard concerns about climate-related risks to the nation’s housing and their potential to affect housing finance, insurance costs, government regulations, and other aspects of the residential construction industry.

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NAHB Risk Regulation Sustainability 98

Construction Law Monitor

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

This is a very heavily regulated industry, with complex deals and transactions happening daily. All of these aspects are heavily regulated by both local and state government. Both the City and State have arms for the the board of health that regulates food. Gas Related Regulation. Construction and Development.

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Regulation Louisiana Industrial Leases 44

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 24, 2018

Employee payroll taxes, insurance, and fringe benefits. Compliance with environmental laws (overhead [indirect] costs associated with performing work in compliance with EPA/OSHA regulations, including obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, reporting requirements, etc.). Subcontractors’ overhead and profit. Quality control.

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Overhead Permits Insurance Contract 100

Construction Marketing Ideas

APRIL 11, 2016

There are narrow exemptions from workers compensation insurance requirements in Ontario for independent contractors working on residential renovation projects (directly contracted by the live-in homeowner, and not covering fix-ups for landlords). The individual here is young adult and legally can make his own decisions.

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Regulation Legal Compensation Insurance 48

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 29, 2023

To lighten the load, they need construction compliance software, like Acumatica Construction Edition.

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Virgin Islands Puerto Rico Samoa Rhode Island 295

Construction Test

MAY 19, 2020

This week coronavirus-related queries include ‘ rebooking policy, claiming money back on travel insurance and rights surrounding a ‘non-refundable’ deposit on a holiday lodge in Scotland. . The Package Travel Regulations (PTRs) still legally apply, says the consumer group Which? Andy Brockhurst, via email.

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Travel Insurance Regulation Legal 26

Construction Law

MAY 2, 2024

Legislation state of play table Our regular update on the progress of regulations and legislation affecting construction and procurement compiled by Alignment Media. Guest Editor Barry Hembling of Watson Farley & Williams LLP asks whether the updates are keeping pace with fast moving developments in construction law?

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Construction Legal Cash Flow Insurance 52

Wolgast Corporation

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

When a business owner meets with their Architect for a Needs Analysis, the Architect will ask questions to assess the number of employees, equipment, bathrooms, meeting space, and breakrooms and figure out how to satisfy the business’ needs while meeting regulations, codes and site constraints.

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Estimating Plans Materials Permits 126

GCP Applied Technologies

APRIL 25, 2018

Here are issues to discuss with your project stakeholders to help get your global building project off the ground smoothly: What are the local building regulations? Although there are international building codes, there are often additional regulations that apply, depending on the region. What are the local environmental standards?

Construction 87

Construction Regulation Insurance Products 87

FDR Safety

JULY 12, 2016

OSHA’s new, misguided requirement for detailed electronic reporting of injury and illness data by employers has come under legal challenge by a coalition of trade associations, employers and an insurance company.

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Injury Legal OSHA Accidents 120

Construction Law

APRIL 2, 2024

Legislation state of play table Our regular update on the progress of regulations and legislation affecting construction and procurement compiled by Alignment Media. Minimum standards suggested by Build UK have not been taken up by the industry, which is split on the issue, and legislation would be needed to break the impasse.

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Construction Liability Risk Contract 52

Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Per OSHA’s regulation 29 CFR 1904, employers with more than 10 employees are required to keep a record of serious work-related injuries and illnesses. Experience Modification Rate or EMR is the number used by insurance companies to measure the cost of injuries in the past and the predication of future accidents or risk of a company.

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OSHA Accidents Injury Compensation 62

FDR Safety

JANUARY 7, 2014

The company appealed and the matter was heard by a hearing officer for the state Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals. I also pointed to OSHA regulations, under which the agency cannot substitute its judgment for the employer’s about the need for PPE unless the employer’s hazard assessment was not done properly.

Employment 168

Employment OSHA Banking Washington 168

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Example include, general and administrative and other overhead costs, insurance costs, bonding and alternative payment protection costs, protective clothing, equipment rental, and contractor’s profit. Employee payroll taxes, insurance and fringe benefits. Subcontractors’ overhead and profit.

Contract 100

Contract Overhead Insurance Profitability 100

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Navigating the world of ever changing contractor regulations and qualifications can be difficult. Sometimes, companies miss contract obligations or compliance requirements such as OSHA, insurance policies, etc., Hiring clients demand contractor compliance for cost savings and site safety.

Management 71

Management Contractors Legal Safety 71

Wolgast Corporation

MARCH 2, 2022

That’s why it’s important to have a General Contractor who is not only following the codes and regulations, but has incorporated a culture of safety into their operations. Wolgast not only focuses on working safe and following regulations (for both themselves and subcontractors) but Wolgast also factors in the extra time to do a job safely.

Safety 62

Safety Site Accidents Injury 62

Levelset

JUNE 29, 2022

Along with other construction laws , OSHA regulations seek to protect everyone working in the construction industry. While those two standards are the most commonly cited on construction jobsites, OSHA can issue a citation for a violation of any of its full list of regulations. Workers’ compensation insurance. Compliance cost.

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OSHA Inspections Construction Safety 52

GCP Applied Technologies

APRIL 25, 2018

Here are issues to discuss with your project stakeholders to help get your global building project off the ground smoothly: What are the local building regulations? Although there are international building codes, there are often additional regulations that apply, depending on the region. What are the local environmental standards?

Construction 60

Construction Regulation Insurance Products 60

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 14, 2019

The Department of Labor (DOL) has published rules and instructions concerning Davis-Bacon and other labor laws in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). These regulations can be found in Title 29 CFR Parts 1, 3, 5, 6 and 7. These regulations are used as the basis for administering and enforcing the laws. DAVIS-BACON DEFINITIONS.

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Construction Employment Contract Regulation 100

Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The last housing bubble was driven by the subprime mortgage boom, but regulations imposed since then mean that lenders must ensure a borrower’s ability to pay back any loan they receive. A report from title insurance company First American Financial Corp.

Housing 52

Housing Income Insurance Regulation 52

Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

This month’s quiz covers health and safety regulations on the job site. Safety compliance not only helps protect employees, it can reduce liability insurance, help prevent downtime, and help avoid serious fines from H&S inspectors. read more.

Safety 40

Safety Liability Insurance Regulation 40

Constructonomics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

Being aware of bonding regulations within the construction industry can help a new contractor keep on track. Surety bonds offer financial protection similar to insurance, although there is a distinct difference in how they work. Construction bond regulations. How construction bonds work. Tell Your Friends.

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Contractors Regulation Insurance Claims 140