Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Insurance companies cannot recover environmental cleanup costs paid to their insured under the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, commonly known as Superfund, from another Potentially Responsible Party ( unless their insured had first pursued a separate claim to recover the cleanup costs from that PRP).

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 31, 2021

The question de riguer in commercial real estate transactions is if PFAS is included in a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment? 9601) and petroleum products.”.

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Site Commercial United States Regulation 156

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

EPA has withdrawn the new ASTM E1527-13 “Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process” as satisfying the requirements for conducting all appropriate inquiries under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act.

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Site Liability Compensation Certification 120

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

EPA’s direct final rule allowing the use of the new ASTM E1527-13 “Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process” to satisfy the requirements for conducting “all appropriate inquiries” to qualify for liability protections.

Site 120

Site Liability Compensation Legal 120

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Between the potential for accidents and injuries on the job site and the risk of lawsuits, it’s important to have insurance to protect yourself from financial losses, but what kind of insurance do you need? General Liability Insurance. Professional Liability Insurance. Pollution Liability Insurance.

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Insurance Contractors Accidents Liability 156

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

I review a large number of Phase I environmental site assessments, and year in, year out, the largest number of questions I field are about Historical Recognized Environmental Conditions. The environmental professionals who perform those assessment generally do not take heed of Eduardo Galeano’s quote, “History never really says goodbye.

Site 120

Site Liability Environment Compensation 120

Construction Dive

AUGUST 6, 2014

By Bruce Jervis Design professionals have long sought to control their liability exposure. The argument has been that their potential liability is disproportionate to the compensation they receive and the role they play on a construction project. They have received a sympathetic hearing in some quarters.

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Liability Compensation California Claims 67

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 25, 2020

Among the most misunderstood term in a Phase I environmental site assessment is the Historical Recognized Environmental Condition. By way of background, a Phase I environmental site assessment is the process of evaluating a property’s environmental conditions and assessing potential liability for contamination.

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Liability Site Environment Commercial 156

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 19, 2020

The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA, commonly referred to as Superfund), 42 U.S.C. provides an important liability protection, including from cleanup costs, for parties who qualify as bona fide prospective purchasers (BFPPs). 9601 et seq., 9601 et seq.,

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Liability Leases Defense Commercial 156

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 26, 2020

EPA has managed an extensive cleanup at the site, working with Atlantic Richfield to remediate more than 800 residential and commercial properties; remove 10 million cubic yards of tailings, mine waste, and contaminated soil; cap in place 500 million cubic yards of waste over 5,000 acres; and reclaim 12,500 acres of land. More work remains.

Claims 156

Claims Montana Permits Liability 156

Levelset

AUGUST 24, 2022

Two of the most common insurance policies that contractors have are builder’s risk and general liability, which serve very different purposes. Builder’s Risk Insurance General Liability Insurance Coverage Covers a building under construction—and often tools, equipment, and materials related to the project.

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Liability Risk Insurance Contractors 52

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 30, 2011

Other reports that are typically offered include: EEO/Minority Compliance, Workers’ Compensation, Union Reporting, and the ability to create countless custom reports. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Construction Payroll. Recent Posts.

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Construction Lawyer

AUGUST 6, 2014

the general contractor sued the owner (college) and the engineer for damages related to allegedly unforseen conditions on the project site that caused it to incur costs that exceeded the contract price. When the contractor encountered a rocky condition that lowered its productivity, it sought additional compensation.

Liability 45

Liability Design San Diego Compensation 45

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

A safe work environment is one of the most straight forward ways to decrease workers compensation expenses. or higher, then it might be time to consider implementing a comprehensive safety plan to try and reduce your workers compensation insurance costs. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. ” Agreed!

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Construction Insurance Software Software 136

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

“If something goes wrong, liability could hit the GC’s policy, which dilutes liability insurance limits, negatively impacts their claims history, and forces them to deal with a claim that’s not really their fault.”. General liability insurance. Workers compensation insurance. Business auto insurance.

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Insurance Liability Claims Injury 98

Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 21, 2022

The government argued that under the Sovereign Acts Doctrine actions taken by the United States in its sovereign capacity shielded it from contractual liability for those acts, including the actions taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The contractor also sought 59 days of time extension for the period the project was inaccessible.

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Contract Contractors Compensation Site 62

Construction Marketing

JULY 30, 2019

Besides that, if they are insured, you can be sure they will not become a liability in case they suffer an injury in the process of doing their job. Moreover, your home insurance company can’t compensate you for the damages that are caused by a plumber that’s not licensed and insured. Price and Warranty.

Contractors 120

Contractors Insurance Compensation Liability 120

Construction Lawyer

MAY 30, 2012

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. You should consult an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction before using any of the information contained at this site. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. This effectively wiped out the existing statute of repose and revived Sverdrups liability.

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Liability Contractors Design Illinois 40

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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Insurance Liability Compensation Claims 52

Levelset

AUGUST 31, 2022

They offer a full range of business insurance policies, including general liability, commercial auto, workers’ compensation, and umbrella. They provide general liability, property, subcontractor, and cyber protection. Next does not offer specialty coverage, like builders’ risk or pollution liability. Find an agent.

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Insurance Liability Compensation Construction 52

Construction Lawyer

JULY 17, 2014

In addition to "providing original design services at the outset" of the Project, defendants played an active role throughout the construction process, coordinating efforts of the design and construction teams, conducting weekly site visits and inspections, recommending design revisions as needed, and monitoring compliance with design plans.

California 45

California Liability San Francisco Insurance 45

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

While general liability insurance covers against claims related to injury or property damage, errors and omissions insurance protects from lawsuits related to financial loss. Errors and omissions insurance, also called professional liability insurance, is one tool that contractors can use to transfer risk away from themselves.

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Insurance Liability Claims Injury 52

Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 24, 2016

The candidate has to take liabilities for testing of soils, foundations, reinforced and post-tensioned concrete, masonry, structural steel, fire proofing and asphalt pavement. Notes: Please specify your compensation expectations [$$/hour] while sending application for this post otherwise your application will be disqualified.

Project Management 40

Project Management Materials Management Liability 40

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 10, 2012

One of the biggest hurdles facing injured workers are politicians and state legislatures that are constantly tinkering with the workers’ compensation system, in a misguided attempt to make their respective state more “business friendly.” We provide up to date information on how worker’s compensation programs operate in other states.

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Injury Compensation Insurance Employment 53

Chianelli Estimating

AUGUST 6, 2020

Most likely none of the cost factors now required will have been budgeted for on previously awarded contracts and the list is formable; controlled access to sites, material delivery disruptions, temperature checks, two week quarantine, reduced labor force – both in the field and in the office, material shortages. cost overruns.

Estimating 60

Estimating Residential Insurance Commercial 60

Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Insurance Documents: General Liability, Automobile Liability, Limits, Workers’ Compensation, Experience Modification Rates, etc. Owner Clients may require you to have programs that don’t pertain to your company specifically, but must have because they may be present on the job site. 5. Implement.

Accounting 48

Accounting Safety Documentation Statistics 48

Construction Law Monitor

APRIL 4, 2011

It’s a nice change of pace to have Alicia posting on our site to discuss a perspective that is very important and popular, but not frequently discussed here: the perils and challenges of hiring a contractor to perform home repairs or construction. –Lists of subcontractors and suppliers and verify that they pay their debts on time.

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Contractors Residential Insurance Louisiana 53

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.

Mississippi 52

Mississippi Alabama Liability Louisiana 52

Construction Lawyer

MARCH 27, 2012

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. You should consult an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction before using any of the information contained at this site.   The FLSA provides that employees, not otherwise exempt, are to be paid overtime compensation for hours in excess of 40 per work week.

Architecture 58

Architecture Illinois AIA Chicago 58

Levelset

OCTOBER 31, 2022

According to CWA Section 402 , a construction site must have a permit from the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) if it is: On an acre or more of land A municipal, industrial, or commercial facility that discharges waste or stormwater directly from a point source into a lake, river, or ocean. Under 42 U.S.C.

Regulation 52

Regulation Contractors Permits Construction 52

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 8, 2016

For a list of New Mexico economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. The credit may be applied against the taxpayer’s gross receipts tax liability or compensating tax liability. Are eligible for the Job Training Incentive Program.

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New Mexico Compensation Income Railroad 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JULY 11, 2014

For a list of New Mexico economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. The credit can be applied to the state portion of the gross receipts tax, compensating tax and withholding tax. Any excess credit will be refunded to the taxpayer. Eligible Uses.

New Mexico 40

New Mexico Compensation Income Finance 40

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

Did you send your liability insurance payment in late? Suddenly just like any other employee you owe Worker’s Compensation, State and Federal Unemployment. As an employer among your responsibilities are these: Pay workers’ compensation. DO They Perform services in a location that is separate from your business or job sites?

Contractors 52

Contractors Cash Flow Washington Compensation 52

NH Construction Law

AUGUST 11, 2018

It is commonplace for subcontractors to promise to provide for the safety of their employees, and for general contractors to promise the owner that they will maintain site safety as well. Who is liable for injuries to the sub’s employees in such cases? The recent case of Grady v. Jones Lang Lasalle Construction Co. ,

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Subcontracting Safety Compensation Claims 40

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. Site Meter. Read closely all documents. Test Your Understanding.

Equity 54

Equity Compensation Resource Agreement 54

Safety Services Company

MAY 31, 2018

Most prequalification sites grade contractors based on the following elements: Statistical Information: OSHA 300/A Logs, OH&S Statistics, TRIR, TRF, etc. Insurance Documents: General Liability, Automobile Liability, Limits, Workers’ Compensation, Experience Modification Rates, etc. 2. REVIEW. 5. IMPLEMENT.

Safety 48

Safety Documentation Accounting OSHA 48

Construction Lawyer

OCTOBER 21, 2005

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. You should consult an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction before using any of the information contained at this site. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. Goodman has also worked on appeals and appeared before appellate courts. Copyright Notice.

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