Mr Ethics

OCTOBER 25, 2016

We advised the accusing estimator we were unable to find any evidence to support the claim and were going to discontinue the investigation. One of our estimators told us that another estimators discussed a bid with a competitor at a local association meeting. As our investigation progressed we could not find any support for the complaint.

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Estimating Bidding Claims Contract 100

Mr Ethics

OCTOBER 25, 2016

We advised the accusing estimator we were unable to find any evidence to support the claim and were going to discontinue the investigation. One of our estimators told us that another estimators discussed a bid with a competitor at a local association meeting. As our investigation progressed we could not find any support for the complaint.

Estimating 100

Estimating Bidding Claims Contract 100

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Businesses making a net zero claim like, “we will be net zero by 2030” risk a charge that they are misleading consumers. It is one thing when a political leaders in a government make an ESG claim. But it is another thing for a business to make ESG claims about net zero or otherwise that mislead customers.

Risk 156

Risk Claims Legal Agreement 156

DebunkTheBIM

OCTOBER 6, 2013

Still, there is one thing that keeps on hanging around, The role, of the ‘claim manager’. So scientific and exact with no room for the relaxed padding the ex-claim managers are so used to? The year is 2016.' Anyone prepared to quesss?

Claims 50

Claims Management BIM CAD 50

FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

One of the most significant OSHA actions of 2016 was issuing guidance on drug testing, injury reporting and safety incentive programs. The post November 2016 Newsletter – Tips on responding to new OSHA drug testing, injury reporting guidance appeared first on FDRsafety. By Andrew Kaake. Safety Incentive Programs.

Injury 120

Injury OSHA Employment Safety 120

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 16, 2016

The word is “organic” as it relates to non-agricultural products is the topic of the October 20, 2016, roundtable sponsored by the Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. If a business makes environmental claims in its ads or on its products or in its building, the Federal government offers guidance through the FTC’s Green Guides.

Organization 120

Organization Claims Green Products 120

FDR Safety

MAY 19, 2016

The rule , which was issued late last week and goes into effect within 90 days, provides new means for employees to pursue claims that they have suffered retaliation for reporting safety concerns. This despite the fact that there is no hard evidence to support such claims. They will take effect on or around August 12, 2016.

OSHA 195

OSHA Employment Injury Safety 195

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 30, 2019

The two newly built in 2016 homes are neighboring and two of the husband and wife plaintiffs are sisters. The website goes on to claim, “every homeowner can have the home of their dreams without the dread of colossal energy bills.”. However, maybe tellingly, no contracts are attached to the complaint?

Maryland 120

Maryland Housing Claims Green 120

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 1, 2017

In a December 12, 2016 opinion , written by Chairwoman Edith Ramirez, the FTC describes how the company promotes its “all natural” sunscreen on its website as containing “only the purest, most luxurious and effective ingredients found in nature.”. The website still claims the Sunscreen SPF 30 is “all natural.” 62125 (2012).

Claims 120

Claims California Commissioning Products 120

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 14, 2016

I do not claim any particular business marketing prowess, but Greenbuild has been the number one source of new clients for my sustainability and green building law practice! Greenbuild 2016 in LA will be “the” target rich environment for green people this year. This year Greenbuild is in Los Angeles from October 5 – 7.

Green 192

Green Los Angeles DC Sustainability 192

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 27, 2019

million to settle a Federal Trade Commission greenwashing complaint alleging that their nationally marketed bath and beauty products are neither “certified organic” nor “vegan” as falsely claimed. These deceptive statements included claims that Truly Organic products contain “100% Organic Ingredients,” are “certified organic,” are “USDA.

Organization 120

Organization Claims Products Visualization 120

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

But, the claims that have resulted in much of the recent litigation involving green building projects are different from those in other construction disputes. As with the vast majority of claims involving a green building that this law firm reviews (.

Green 120

Green Claims Certification North Carolina 120

Constructonomics

DECEMBER 15, 2013

One member of the panel showed a graph of the historical growth of e-commerce and then predicted that e-commerce will increase by 62% by 2016. The Bisnow panel on Thursday was in no shortage of hard facts to support the claim that industrial development will grow substantially in the coming years.

Industrial 148

Industrial Retail Sustainability Office 148

Green Building Law Update

JULY 30, 2017

I do not claim any particular business marketing prowess. USGBC reported in 2016, it upheld its commitment to offsetting 100% of the 866 lbs. Those 2016 demographics are proof that Greenbuild is the largest green building gathering each year and unquestionably the best opportunity for networking among “green people.”.

Boston 120

Boston Green Conference Austin 120

Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 21, 2016

3d 930 (May 18, 2016), the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, reversed a trial court’s award of delay damages in favor of a subcontractor on a public contract. shall be deemed a conclusive waiver by the Contractor of any and all claims for damages for delay arising from such condition. In Schindler v.

Claims 82

Claims Contract Legal New York 82

Revit OpEd

MARCH 24, 2016

Fair enough for 2015 but for 2016 I find no such option for Content, despite the article specifically claiming it is similar for 2016. In fact I don't find such an option for 2015 either on my computer. FWIW, I only see an entry for Autodesk Content Service.

Revit 40

Revit Autodesk US Claims 40

Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Delay claims on a construction can be confusing, especially when you think about the delay to the work being performed and the disruption to other activities. Triple B Services, LLP , decided on May 26, 2016, the Court of Appeals of Texas reviewed a contractor’s claim for damages on a road expansion project.

Claims 118

Claims Compensation Contract Contractors 118

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 27, 2016

I previously blogged about the rules relating to pass-through claims , where a prime contractor’s recovery from an owner for damages suffered by its subcontractor is limited in certain circumstances. KBR submits a certified claim with the Army for $10.4 In Kellogg Brown & Root Servs., million; and. million; and.

Claims 63

Claims Liability Contract Contractors 63

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JUNE 1, 2016

Kearney Global Cities 2016 report. The Global Cities 2016 includes the Global Cities Index and the Global Cities Outlook. Kearney’s Global Cities Index began in 2008, London has overtaken New York to claim the top spot. London, New York Top Global Cities 2016. ” Global Cities Findings. GlobalElite.

New York 40

New York San Francisco Los Angeles Boston 40

Construction Equipment

JANUARY 12, 2017

Vehicles included in the EPA assessment include the 2014 to 2016 model year Dodge Ram 1500 pickup trucks and Jeep Grand Cherokees with 3.0-liter The EPA says auxiliary emissions control software allowed Fiat Chrysler vehicles to emit more nitrogen oxide than is allowed under the Clean Air Act. liter diesel engines.

Software 48

Software Software NV Claims 48

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 3, 2017

The European Union has gone in another direction with the 2016 General Data Protection Regulation , applicable as of May 2018, updating and modernizing the principles enshrined in the 1995 Data Protection Directive which guarantee individual privacy rights in one’s personal data including “the right to be forgotten.”

Green 120

Green Risk Claims Drafting 120

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 21, 2019

But when released into nature, environmentalists now claim nurdles are the second largest direct source of microplastic pollution in the oceans by weight. The environmental issue was apparently first popularized in Green Britain including as a result of the 2016 surveys conducted by the Marine Conservation Society.

Products 159

Products Environment Commissioning Green 159

Construction Equipment

AUGUST 17, 2018

The frequency for all claims in workers’ compensation steadily declined by 17.6 percent between 2011 and 2016, while frequency for car accidents on the job increased by 5 percent. According to data released by the National Council on Compensation Insurance, more than 40 percent of workers’…

Compensation 48

Compensation Accidents Insurance Claims 48

Construction Dive

MARCH 31, 2016

Contractors are finding benefits in improved coordination and scheduling with less claims and change orders. BIM seems to be highly regarded by those who have made the transition. Owners cite facility management benefits in addition to lower costs. But BIM may not be suited for all projects, or all construction professionals.

BIM 48

BIM Modeling Change Orders Claims 48

Construction Dive

MARCH 17, 2016

Contractors are finding benefits in improved coordination and scheduling with less claims and change orders. BIM seems to be highly regarded by those who have made the transition. Owners cite facility management benefits in addition to lower costs. But BIM may not be suited for all projects, or all construction professionals.

BIM 48

BIM Modeling Change Orders Claims 48

Best Practices Construction Law

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

16, 2016). Following various audits, the Government filed a complaint against Lockheed seeking more than $115 million in reimbursement based upon a claim of breach of contract. ASBCA 59508 (Dec. ” When does the FAR apply?

Contract 48

Contract Claims Subcontracting Legal 48

Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

And Bellevue’s housing numbers support this claim. Over the last five years, the median sale price in Bellevue has risen by nearly 80%, from $735,000 in October 2016, to $1.32 Available inventory has fallen in Cary year over year, declining from 711 homes for sale in October 2016, down to 234 homes for sale in October 2021, a 67.1%

Housing 52

Housing Inventory North Carolina Seattle 52

Pro Builder

MAY 24, 2022

Denver, which ranked 59th in our study last year, ranks second overall in this year’s study as the population grew significantly faster than housing stock between 2016 and 2020. In Arvada, the median home value increased by more than 50% during that same time, driving it up 69 spots this year to claim the No.

Housing 52

Housing Denver Metro Florida 52

DebunkTheBIM

OCTOBER 1, 2013

He claims that, ‘For the last two years in the UK, we have been part of a government-led initiative to promote BIM as one of the significant drivers to reduce cost and carbon at both CapEx and OpEx stage and this has led to a positive shift in the industry’s comprehension of the benefits at a strategic level.’ Hong Kong is different’.

BIM 50

BIM Claims CAD Drawings 50

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 15, 2018

Change orders easily increased project costs by 50% or more, and claims and litigation were the norm, versus the exception. Smaller projects were taking up to 1 year to procure creating a growing backlog of work. 8-22% of project costs were being consumed in design and procurement. and Linda T.

Contract 100

Contract Change Orders Procurement Estimating 100

FDR Safety

APRIL 21, 2016

While the revised procedures, issued on March 4, 2016, incorporate many of the policies and provisions contained in the initial guidance, there are a few very important additions and changes of which employers should be aware. Now, with a year of the new reporting rules under its belt, OSHA has issued Revised Interim Enforcement Procedures.

OSHA 120

OSHA Inspections Injury Employment 120

Building Information Management

MARCH 8, 2013

Fewer than half of respondents are aware of the different levels of BIM, despite Level 2 being mandatory on all Government projects by the end of 2016.

BIM 51

BIM Claims Documentation Estimating 51

Business Facilities

JULY 15, 2014

Production of the new SUV will begin in the fourth quarter of 2016 with the first vehicle expected to roll off the new assembly line by the end of 2016. As part of the incentive package, Volkswagen Group of America has agreed to waive its right to claim certain statutorily available tax credits directly related to the expansion.

Tennessee 54

Tennessee America Employment Industrial 54

Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 10, 2016

Tom Reber’s Motorhard blog is a worthy contender for the 2016 Best Construction Blog competition with solid content and a human touch. Tom Reber’s Motorhard.com undoubtedly deserves its status as a serious contender for the 2016 Best Construction Blog.

Contractors 48

Contractors Chicago Claims Engineering 48

DebunkTheBIM

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

The UK elite (including the part that reigns over the construction) would never have let such a great opportunity of a ‘hot-air-balloon idea’ be passed onto someone else to claim pre-eminence over. With their claim to have invented the acronym? The Americans? Nope, this one has been destined for the Brits to control.

BIM 48

BIM Claims Conference Autodesk 48

NH Construction Law

JULY 21, 2019

How many bites at the apple is a litigant given to prove his claim? This principle finds expression in a legal doctrine called res judicata , also known as claim preclusion, which “prevents parties from relitigating matters actually litigated and matters that could have been litigated in the first action.” 128 (2016).

Claims 40

Claims New Hampshire Insurance Employment 40

Construction and Infrastructure Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

All California employers should be reminded of Labor Code section 2810.3 , which went into effect on January 1, 2016. A direct contractor wishing to avoid that outcome must bear the burden of monitoring subcontractors’ payroll practices, including confirming that employees were timely paid with owed wages. Section 2810.3

California 49

California Contractors Liability Employment 49