Construction and Infrastructure Law

JANUARY 9, 2020

Indemnification clauses appear in nearly every agreement, but they are often overlooked as mere boilerplate provisions after the parties have painstakingly negotiated all of the other terms. Indemnification clauses are arguably the most important part of an agreement when an accident or dispute arises on a project.

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Construction Law

JULY 1, 2024

News Our regular news round up includes a landmark Supreme Court judgment that will affect many major infrastructure projects; transparency concerns over the burgeoning use of framework agreements; and a council victory in a judicial review involving a private finance initiative roads project.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 21, 2017

You understand and agree that this is a lease and not a sale agreement. The solar lease, as well as any power purchase agreement need to be considered in light of federal and state law (including tax laws) that stimulate new possibilities including create profit. The Company owns the solar panel system for all purposes.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 18, 2018

You understand and agree that this is a lease and not a sale agreement. The solar lease, as well as any power purchase agreement need to be considered in light of federal and state law (including tax laws) that stimulate new possibilities including create profit. The Company owns the solar panel system for all purposes.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 16, 2020

You understand and agree that this is a lease and not a sale agreement. The solar lease, as well as any power purchase agreement need to be considered in light of federal and state law (including tax laws) that stimulate new possibilities including create profit. The Company owns the solar panel system for all purposes.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

At their core, insurance policies are agreements between two parties: the insurer and the policyholder. If a sub accidentally drops a steel beam on the project manager’s new sports car, that subcontractor’s liability insurance policy would likely cover the damage. General liability insurance.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

In short, an additional insured is typically another business entity or person who can be added to your business policy, securing the same liability protection that you do. An additional insured agreement allows a policyholder to extend their business insurance coverage to a specific third party. What is an additional insured?

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Insurance Liability Construction Contract 52

Levelset

AUGUST 26, 2022

At the core, you have property coverage for your tools and equipment, along with a liability component that protects your financial assets in case there’s a work-related accident or injury that you may have some responsibility for. . It’s prudent to look back and realize that potential liability doesn’t end when the project is completed.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 30, 2012

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 13, 2022

If you’re bidding on contract work, you will likely need a COI per terms of a legal agreement. Aside from owners and GCs, a government entity may want to see proof of liability insurance. This party may want a COI to ensure they are protected from liability in the event of a product-related injury or accident.

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Insurance Certification Contractors Liability 52

Construction and Infrastructure Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

AB 1701 “does not prohibit a direct contractor or subcontractor at any tier from establishing by contract or enforcing any otherwise lawful remedies against a subcontractor it hires for liability created…” Accordingly, direct contractors across California should take a closer look at the terms of their agreements with subcontractors.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 20, 2009

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >.

Liability 40

Liability Green Design Illinois 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Karalynn also brought up the tendency of the industry to pass liability down the chain when drawing up contracts. For this reason, construction professionals must find better ways to craft and negotiate agreements. Karalynn also emphasizes the importance of negotiating who takes on certain risks and liabilities.

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Constructlaw

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The appellate court explained that while subrogation provisions supplement indemnity provisions by shifting liability for the indemnified obligations, in the absence of an indemnity provision, the waiver of subrogation has nothing to supplement. The policies shall provide such waivers of subrogation by endorsement or otherwise.

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Louisiana AIA Insurance Contract 52

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 3, 2017

And the power utilities protect themselves from liability related to data. It is the unsophisticated who will encounter legal issues and be left holding the bag. Many of those local laws are poorly drafted and do not insulate the reporting parties from liability for errors, harmless or otherwise. Others collect building data.

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Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 11, 2007

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >.

Liability 40

Liability AIA Documentation Illinois 40

Stok

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Transition risks go beyond physical risk of climate change and include rising costs due to pricing-in of carbon emissions (through carbon taxes and pricing schemes), market effects, technological disruptions, legal liabilities, energy efficiency, and other regulations and reputational risks.

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Construction Lawyer

DECEMBER 28, 2007

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >.

Agreement 40

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Levelset

JUNE 13, 2022

Also, roofing contractor’s must also provide proof of general liability & property damage insurance coverage of at least : One hundred thousand ($100,000) dollars per person Three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) per occurrence, bodily injury Fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) for each occurrence and aggregate, property damage.

New York 52

New York Contract Residential Contractors 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Getting your legal ducks in a row is paramount in construction, which is why it is important to have robust contract management workflows. . Moreover, poor contract workflows make it difficult for legal teams to audit projects, which can introduce all sorts of risks and liabilities. . 3: Contract Management. DocuSign .

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Construction Law Monitor

JULY 26, 2011

The distinctions between the different types of entities that can be created are substantial and have a tremendous legal effect on how the business operates from year to year. Partners share liability according to their partnership agreement, which is the framework for how the partnership operates.

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California Liability Agreement Debt 54

Construction Lawyer

OCTOBER 18, 2006

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >.

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Constructlaw

JUNE 17, 2022

Dream Finders Homes claimed that Weyerhaeuser misrepresented the nature of the joists and claimed remediation costs and legal expenses. In other words, Weyerhaeuser and Dream Finders Homes entered a distribution agreement, a general terms agreement, stand-alone warranties, and invoices.

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Colorado Tennessee Claims Contract 52

NH Construction Law

MAY 20, 2023

A couple of years ago I blogged ( #101 ) on “pay-if-paid” clauses, which make a general contractor’s receipt of payment from the owner a prerequisite – a “condition precedent,” in legal terms – to its obligation to pay subcontractors. ” 286 A.3d 3d at 1201.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 18, 2011

In a way, a surety bond is like insurance; it is a three-part agreement between the contractor, the organization requiring the bond (e.g. This agreement ensures that a contractor will perform all of the duties they agreed to in the bid they placed, abiding by the terms of that government-sanctioned project. Wally Evans Blog.

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 3, 2012

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 27, 2016

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) defines “accrual” as: the date when all events, that fix the alleged liability of either the Government or the contractor and permit assertion of the claim, were known or should have been known. For liability to be fixed, some injury must have occurred. million; and.

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Claims Liability Contract Contractors 63

Construction Lawyer

MAY 2, 2012

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >.

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Construction Lawyer

JULY 20, 2012

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 1, 2012

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >.

Florida 40

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 4, 2012

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >.

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Lets Build

MAY 7, 2020

Aside from changing the project scope, project schedule, and end product, change orders can also impact your accountability and liability, and put your payment at risk. Legally, the term variation refers to an agreement supported by consideration to alter some terms of the contract.

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Revit OpEd

DECEMBER 22, 2017

On December 15, 2017, Congressional Leaders announced that the conferees appointed by both the House and the Senate reached an agreement to reconcile differences between the House’s version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “House Bill”) with the Senate’s version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and unveiled the text of a final bill (the “Tax Bill”).

Employment 85

Employment Compensation Agreement Income 85

Construction Lawyer

APRIL 3, 2012

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >.

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Construction Lawyer

MARCH 16, 2012

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 12, 2013

The five states that were impacted by the Deepwater Horizon disaster (including 665 miles of contaminated coastline), Gulf Coast business owners, the federal government and BP have spent the past three years dancing a slow legal tango that has assessed clean-up costs, fines and other liabilities.

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Mississippi Alabama Liability Louisiana 52

Construction Lawyer

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >.

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