Federal Construction Contracting Blog

JANUARY 26, 2024

the Government Accountability Office (GAO) upheld the U.S. The protestor argued that vacating the area office’s decision rendered the earlier eligibility decision a legal nullity, and in the absence of eligibility for the award, the USCG was required, under applicable regulations, to justify, in writing, its award to the awardee.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

But actually very little of it, when the chemistry industry estimates less than 1% of polystyrene is used in as a ‘food service product’ and that is all this law regulates. Reduction of waste is a good aim, but banning legal products does not accomplish that end and is bad government, including that what comes as a replacement may be worse?

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Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 13, 2010

The unavoidable marriage between the green and construction industries is why our construction law practice has paid very close attention to green legal issues. The first ever conference focusing on the green industry’s legal issues is taking place this week in New Orleans, LA, Green Legal Matters.

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Construction Law

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

News Our regular news round up reports on a major review of water industry regulation; a rail group urging the use of private finance; and a call for standard form contracts to be left unamended. Legal terms explained Tom Cadman of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP explains what is meant by Building Liability Orders.

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Lets Build

DECEMBER 2, 2022

It’s a curious paradox that few industries are as tightly regulated and controlled as the construction sector, yet at the same time, few industries are as vulnerable to unexpected events. Issues may arise around ownership and accountability, roles and responsibilities, tools and materials. Maintaining standards at every stage.

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Building Radar

AUGUST 5, 2024

Safety and Compliance : Addresses safety protocols and regulatory compliance to ensure that the construction site adheres to legal and safety standards. Ensuring Compliance : They ensure that the project adheres to legal, safety, and quality standards. It’s essential to use precise language to avoid ambiguity.

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BD+C

MAY 25, 2023

Polly Osborne Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Architects Regulations Biophilic Design Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction Urban Planning When we spend time in nature, we instinctively feel its value. There’s more focus than ever on the environmental impact of construction projects.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Contractor prequalifications are third-party audits and certifications that serve as proof of skill, dedication to maintaining safe working conditions, and adherence to regulations like OSHA. Compliance is necessary to save everyone in the supply chain from getting significant penalties, fines, and legal mayhem.

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Construction Law

MARCH 1, 2024

Editor Nick Barrett says a Public Accounts Committee report on HS2 provides little cheer to anyone hoping that the UK could somehow successfully deliver infrastructure investment on the scale highlighted recently as essential by the National Infrastructure Commission. Speed might however introduce commercial and legal risks, they warn.

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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. Citations: 5,465 Inspections: 5,327 Penalties: $28.8

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Pendent to those Scope 3 downstream businesses, many more will be impacted by this California law and other coming ESG regulation, enabling a large number of businesses to do their part to repair the world while taking advantage of ESG opportunities. government and The Group of Seven. yes, this blog will continue).

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 14, 2015

if only as an indirect consequence of buildings accounting for 72% of the electricity consumption in the U.S.). . Federal securities laws and SEC regulations require certain disclosures by public companies for the benefit of investors. When a company is required to file a disclosure with the Commission, those disclosures (e.g.,

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 14, 2015

if only as an indirect consequence of buildings accounting for 72% of the electricity consumption in the U.S.). Federal securities laws and SEC regulations require certain disclosures by public companies for the benefit of investors. When a company is required to file a disclosure with the Commission, those disclosures (e.g.,

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Stok

MARCH 23, 2023

To stay ahead of what’s next in carbon, here we begin with global and regional trends, then explore trends happening at the local level. #1: CLIMATE REGULATION IS HERE In our trends blog last year , we mentioned increased regulatory pressure for companies to report climate-related metrics.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 20, 2011

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Compliance/Regulations. Tags accounting. accounting software. Construction Accounting Software. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. Construction Law.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 17, 2019

Troubling to some is that green building programs, including LEED’s Materials & Resources credits do not track or even take into account PFOA. there are no federal drinking water nor other regulatory standards for PFOA; although there are more than two dozen bills pending in Congress that portent to regulate this space. In the U.S.

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Liability Regulation Products Environment 120

Safety Services Company

MARCH 1, 2024

In 2020 alone, construction sites accounted for over 5,000 of these reports. To add, you face potential legal repercussions and a loss of productivity. To streamline the process and ensure all aspects are accounted for, have a checklist handy and your workers ready to sign off on it.

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Safety Contractors Inspections Accidents 88

Building Radar

JULY 25, 2024

Improving Compliance and Accountability Ensuring transparency also helps in meeting regulatory and compliance requirements. By having a clear and documented view of the supply chain, construction companies can ensure that all materials and processes comply with industry standards and regulations.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 30, 2011

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Compliance/Regulations. Considering New Accounting Software? The Best Time to Go Live is… » Why Construction-Specific Accounting Software Costs More than Generic Accounting Software. Tags accounting. accounting software. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2012

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Compliance/Regulations. There are plenty of construction-specific accounting packages that work the way construction does and can efficiently prepare W2s and 1099s and year-end financial reports. Tags accounting. accounting software. Construction Accounting Software.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Compliance/Regulations. The end of December didn’t just bring about New Year’s resolutions – it brought the end of the yearly accounting cycle. Needless to say, most accounting departments are rather busy right now. Tags accounting. accounting software. STRATEGY |.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 31, 2012

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

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Construction Software Software Accounting 180

Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

When it comes to the protection of employees in the construction and oil and gas industries, Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) must religiously maintain compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. But staying ‘OSHA legal’ is no longer enough. Click here to download the full report.

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Safety OSHA Regulation Construction 48

Construction Test

MAY 18, 2020

Some of Britain’s biggest holiday lettings firms have been reported to the competition regulator after an investigation raised concerns they could be using unfair contract terms to deny customers refunds for cancellations. believes this could also potentially be challenged as legally unfair. One consumer who complained to Which?,

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Regulation Travel Claims Contract 26

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 14, 2019

NOTE: The following is provided for awareness purposes only and is not, nor it it intended to be any form of legal advice or service. The Department of Labor (DOL) has published rules and instructions concerning Davis-Bacon and other labor laws in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). DAVIS-BACON DEFINITIONS. Laborer or mechanic.

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Construction Employment Contract Regulation 100

Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In 2019, the construction industry accounted for about 20% of all work-related fatalities in the U.S. It’s no surprise that the 10 most frequent OSHA violations mirror the Focus Four risks : Fall protection, ladders, and scaffolding accounted for 60% of the top violations in 2021. . Work with your insurance provider.

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Safety Site Injury Construction 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 10, 2018

Disclaimer: Harbor Compliance is not an accounting or law firm and does not provide tax, financial, or legal advice. Christian Haring is an account executive at Harbor Compliance , specializing in professional licensing for engineering, architecture and construction firms.

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Bidding Permits Contractors Certification 225

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Compliance/Regulations. For instance, Foundation Software’s vision is this: “To provide the best in accounting software and service for the labor intensive contractor.” Tags accounting. accounting software. Construction Accounting Software. STRATEGY |. SOFTWARE |.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 174

Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Compliance/Regulations. Tags accounting. accounting software. Construction Accounting Software. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. Construction Law.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 6, 2011

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Compliance/Regulations. Tags accounting. accounting software. Construction Accounting Software. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. Construction Law.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 21, 2016

The root of this Proposal was an October 16, 2014 rulemaking petition filed with the Air Resources Board by the nonprofit Animal Legal Defense Fund seeking to have the State regulate greenhouse gas emissions from animal agriculture. About half of the emissions from the State’s 5.5 From that Petition spewed this Proposal.

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California Los Angeles Resource Organization 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 10, 2012

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Compliance/Regulations. Tags accounting. accounting software. Construction Accounting Software. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Tags: accounting , Apple , business , construction , software , steve jobs. STRATEGY |.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 174

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

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Construction Software Software Accounting 159

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 18, 2011

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Compliance/Regulations. The right construction-specific accounting software package will allow you to easily create all of these reports with the click of a button (eliminating manual entry through Excel spreadsheets) and to supply the required reporting to your bonding agency.

Cash Flow 168

Cash Flow Software Software Accounting 168

Levelset

JULY 19, 2022

Establishing a business legally is a straightforward process, and creating a plan for growth is exciting. Starting a business starts with the legal and logistical nuts and bolts that get you ready for growth later on. Obtain a business bank account and any software or staff you’ll need for accounting and bookkeeping.

Cash Flow 52

Cash Flow Accounting Profitability Residential 52

Levelset

JULY 18, 2022

Establishing a business legally is a straightforward process, and creating a plan for growth is exciting. Starting a business starts with the legal and logistical nuts and bolts that get you ready for growth later on. Obtain a business bank account and any software or staff you’ll need for accounting and bookkeeping.

Cash Flow 52

Cash Flow Accounting Profitability Legal 52