Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

IS YOUR BUSINESS EFFECTIVELY PRIORITIZING CONSTRUCTION RISK MANAGEMENT? Truth be told, every industry involves risk. Whether the project involves a multi-million-dollar office building or a three-story apartment complex, there are several risks that need to be considered in order to ensure the success of any construction project.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

How Well Does Your Business Prioritize Construction Risk Management? Truth be told, every industry involves risk. Whether the project involves a multi-million-dollar office building or a three-story apartment complex, there are several risks that need to be considered in order to ensure the success of any construction project.

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Building Radar

JULY 25, 2024

Embarking on a construction project in Texas entails navigating a web of legal requirements to ensure compliance. This compliance checklist will guide you through the key legal requirements, helping you avoid costly fines and project delays.

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

But I have never really thought about that legal principle because, “People don’t really do that, do they?”. Depending on your state’s law, if you negotiate a check that is marked “paid in full” or even “final payment” then you are risking the fact that you may be settling any claims you have. In Triangle Construction Co.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Changing work flows and business relationships, restructuring how organizations interact and are compensated is a requirement. Neither can be accomplished through a third-party, i.e. a consultant, without risk of poor performance and/or increased potential for mismanagement.

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Construction Law

JULY 7, 2021

More than ever, a watchful eye will have to be kept on programmes; just as over-optimistic schedules will risk big problems somewhere along the critical path. It is poor risk management, unsuited to the increasingly sophisticated commercial world that contractors have to inhabit.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

A party conducts a Phase I assessment to perform all appropriate inquiries, as bona fide prospective purchaser, contiguous property owner, or innocent landowner, when purchasing real estate to establish a limitation on liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (i.e.,

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 31, 2021

9601) and petroleum products.”. The term “recognized environmental conditions means the presence or likely presence of any hazardous substances or petroleum products in, on, or at a property.”. “. a substance defined as a hazardous substance pursuant to CERCLA 42 U.S.C.§9601(14),

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Levelset

AUGUST 24, 2022

Construction businesses need many different types of insurance to mitigate the risks associated with building projects. Two of the most common insurance policies that contractors have are builder’s risk and general liability, which serve very different purposes. What is builder’s risk insurance?

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Best Practices Construction Law

JANUARY 22, 2018

But I had never really thought about that legal principle because, “People don’t really do that, do they?” Depending on your state’s law, if you negotiate a check that is marked “paid in full” or even “final payment” then you are risking the fact that you may be settling any claims you have.

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Constructonomics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

The obligee —the entity (typically a government agency) that requires the bond, thus receiving its legal financial protection. If the contractor cannot provide the obligee with appropriate reparation, then the surety can be accountable and could be left paying compensation up to the bond’s full value. Getting a construction bond.

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Lets Build

MAY 18, 2017

One of the project parties may feel that it’s entitled to some compensation while the insurance company, or whoever is responsible for that may have a different opinion. To prevent such construction disputes, it’s important to have analyzed all the potential risk factors in advance. Strike Action. Judicial Appraisal.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

First-party insurance provides compensation directly to the insured individual or business, whereas third-party insurance provides reimbursement to another party when the insured person or business is liable for damages. First-party insurance provides compensation directly to the insured individual or business.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

This revised Standard adds PFAS and other emerging contaminants to the list of non-scope matters that a user may want to evaluate as a business risk, as is done from time to time with asbestos and mold, including as may be impacted by a particular state law. 9601) and petroleum products.”. It is a non-scope matter.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Let’s take a look a subcontractor insurance: when it’s needed, what happens if a sub goes uninsured, and what policies subs can use to protect their businesses from risk. Medical expenses, property damage, and legal defense costs can grow quickly. Workers compensation insurance. Do subcontractors need insurance?

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Over my legal career, I have handled a significant amount of workers' compensation disputes, representing injured employees, defending employers and insurance carriers, and even a few years working for an appellate judge that addressed workers' compensation appeals. The National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Without completing it, you risk losing qualifications or compliance until it’s finished. Staying current through the annual update is essential for contractors to legally and safely conduct work on regulated properties and projects. Safety Promotion – This serves as a way to promote continual safety reinforcement for contractors.

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Levelset

AUGUST 31, 2022

They offer a full range of business insurance policies, including general liability, commercial auto, workers’ compensation, and umbrella. And they offer risk specialists to help your business minimize losses. Policies offered include general and professional liability, workers’ compensation, commercial auto, and tools and equipment.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 20, 2013

million against employers for violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation and the Workers Compensation Act. for chronic repeated violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation and Workers Compensation Act , for exposing workers to asbestos. In 2012, WorkSafeBC imposed 260 penalties, totaling $2.9

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Building Radar

AUGUST 5, 2024

As the industry evolves, understanding and complying with these laws is essential for maintaining operational efficiency and legal conformity. These regulations are designed to minimize risks and ensure a safe working environment. Misclassification can lead to significant penalties and legal disputes.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

In that case, professional liability insurance would generally provide the plumber with reimbursement for legal fees, settlements, and judgments. In essence, the underwriter tries to determine a cost that anticipates the potential risks the contractor faces in the course of doing business.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Errors and omissions insurance, also called professional liability insurance, is one tool that contractors can use to transfer risk away from themselves. A construction contract creates a legal responsibility for the contractor to fulfill certain obligations to another party. What other insurance do contractors need?

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Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 19, 2011

There is a lot more involved in acquiring the appropriate permits, licensing and legal documents in order to be granted permission to start. With insurance, risk is assigned to the insurance company that is protecting their customer. Payment bonds ensure that principals will compensate all laborers on the project.

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Construction Lawyer

MARCH 27, 2012

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 15, 2016

When you deal with construction claims, many believe that the largest component of any request for additional compensation is generally labor costs. A compensable loss in terms of labor productivity happens when the contractor uses more hours to complete a given unit of work than it would have used absent the intervening cause.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

General liability and professional liability protect businesses from different risks. It can pay for medical costs and legal fees. This coverage protects businesses from third-party lawsuits and pays legal fees for the defense of allegations of slander or libel. General liability insurance.

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Chianelli Estimating

AUGUST 6, 2020

Until Contractors receive any new OSHA Regulations or Insurance Companies analyze risk, the effects to their Estimating Departments approach will be challenged to allow for the potential of increased costs: both Direct & Indirect. Insurances; Workers compensation, General Liability, Risk. Legal expense. Fuel expense.

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Federal Construction Contracting Blog

APRIL 9, 2024

Construction law is a complex field that intersects with various other industries and legal fields, one being the maritime industry. In this blog post, we will explore the intricate relationship between these two legal realms by diving into a primer on maritime liens.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

General contractors know these risks when they take the role. However, with the amount of risk involved in a standard construction project, general contractors typically need to hold multiple policies. This policy may also cover legal fees involved in certain types of lawsuits. Builder’s risk insurance.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 14, 2022

In this respect, general liability insurance or workers’ compensation could help cover those costs if an incident should occur. . Workers’ compensation insurance should be in place to help defray the costs of employee medical treatments. Each field of subcontracting work has its own area of focus in insurance matters.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2017

It is important to review all Job Order Contract provisions to assure avoidance of any unnecessary financial risk or potential legal issues. [1]. Shared risk/reward. Establish the details of how the JOC consultant is being compensated. Value and qualification based selection and procurement. Unit Price Book: Do’s.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

DECEMBER 20, 2012

In my opinion, the best “employees” are not actually employees (both in the legal and practical sense). Genuine independent contractors — not phony “contractors” created by scammy employees to cicumvent tax or workers compensation laws — often do the best work. This is a one-sided war.

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Construction Lawyer

OCTOBER 21, 2005

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 9, 2012

Order Your RISK FREE Subscription. Whittemore rejected TBW’s legal argument for a new trial that asserted that he had erred by rejecting key evidence and lines of inquiry from the original trial. After the victory in court, HDR filed for compensation of $20 million in legal fees. 10 to discuss legal fees.

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PSMJ Resources

AUGUST 13, 2012

related to becoming a Principal such as the Shareholder Agreement, Deferred Compensation Agreement, Buy-Sell agreement, Company By-Laws, Articles of Incorporation, Board Minutes, Budgets, business plans, strategic plans, and Annual Reports from the past several years. unlikely, you must be willing to take the risk. principals.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JULY 29, 2015

There are multiple types of insurance coverage for the various risks on a construction project. However, when there are multiple insurance carriers covering the same risk (i.e.,

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Building Radar

OCTOBER 8, 2024

It governs how professionals are compensated for their work and defines a clear structure of service phases, ensuring that each step of the construction process is planned, supervised, and carried out correctly. This structured approach ensures transparency, legal compliance, and quality assurance throughout the construction process.

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