Construction Law

MAY 2, 2024

Failure to properly address embodied carbon emissions in the government’s Future Homes Standard and Future Buildings Standard consultation could leave resulting legislation open to legal challenge, the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) has warned.

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Construction Law

APRIL 18, 2024

Failure to properly address embodied carbon emissions in the government’s Future Homes Standard and Future Buildings Standard consultation could leave resulting legislation open to legal challenge, the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) has warned.

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Legal Risk Structural Engineering Accounting 52

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 29, 2021

ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a fabulous group attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a new non-law consulting firm. Some have questioned should this bill be legally challenged, would a reviewing court find it violates the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S.

Maryland 156

Maryland Legal Regulation Alaska 156

FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

A recent report by Marsh Risk Consulting cites a shortage of skilled construction workers in markets across the country, including Pittsburgh, Seattle, and Phoenix. Inadequate safety performance can lead to employee turnover and various legal, financial and reputational risks. Bureau of Labor Statistics. in 2006.).

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Safety Accidents Construction Phoenix 120

Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 11, 2016

The Advise & Consult blog pulls together content from 23 experts in 15 states on a diversity of construction law issues. The Advise & Consult blog certainly isn’t light reading — but you wouldn’t want it to be dumbed down simple.

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Legal Consulting Subcontracting Industrial 48

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 22, 2021

ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a fabulous group attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a new non-law consulting firm. As an option, we can further assist them with an independent third party certification to mitigate any risk in showcasing their ethical sourcing credentials.

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Legal Risk Sustainability California 177

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a fabulous group attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a new non-law consulting firm. Nancy Hudes and I are now publishing a new blog at www.ESGLegalSolutions.com (. yes, this blog will continue). This post originally appeared in that blog.

Legal 156

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a fabulous group attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a new non-law consulting firm. Nancy Hudes and I are now publishing a new blog at www.ESGLegalSolutions.com (. yes, this blog will continue). This post originally appeared in that blog.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 19, 2021

That may be the real risk. However, with the expected new statutory and regulatory ESG mandates likely to be effective in 2022, will come dramatically more risk, including government enforcement and private party litigation. Nancy Hudes and I are now publishing a new blog at www.ESGLegalSolutions.com (.

Claims 156

Claims Sustainability Legal Risk 156

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 12, 2019

Mitigate Construction Procurement and Project Delivery Variance and Risk. Achieve agreed outcomes on the basis of mutual trust and respect, sharing risk and rewards, financial transparency, and long term mutually beneficial relationships. All participants and stakeholders are motivated to focus on PROJECT FIRST goals.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 29, 2022

“By allegedly manipulating those disclosures, Vale compounded the social and environmental harm caused by the Brumadinho dam’s tragic collapse and undermined investors’ ability to evaluate the risks posed by Vale’s securities.”. The SEC’s complaint, filed in U.S. More information about the Task Force can be found here.

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Mr Ethics

JUNE 19, 2015

s” will legally protect our personal assets and the assets of our regular company. They say our only risk is the assets that are in the L.L.C. Dear Undecided, LLC’s have been around for decades and are perfectly legal. Consult legal counsel about the pros and cons of a LLC and then use it properly if formed.

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Mr Ethics

JUNE 19, 2015

s” will legally protect our personal assets and the assets of our regular company. They say our only risk is the assets that are in the L.L.C. Dear Undecided, LLC’s have been around for decades and are perfectly legal. Consult legal counsel about the pros and cons of a LLC and then use it properly if formed.

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Mr Ethics

JUNE 19, 2015

s” will legally protect our personal assets and the assets of our regular company. They say our only risk is the assets that are in the L.L.C. Dear Undecided, LLC’s have been around for decades and are perfectly legal. Consult legal counsel about the pros and cons of a LLC and then use it properly if formed.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

But regular readers of this blog will know that we believe any business claiming “zero” anything is indefensible, fraught with risk and likely to lead to litigation. a lot less than zero risk) as a level of exposure that would cause no more than 1 extra case of cancer in 100,000 people over a 70 year lifetime.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 11, 2019

LEAN Construction Achieve agreed outcomes on the basis of mutual trust and respect, sharing risk and rewards, financial transparency, and long term mutually beneficial relationships. Substantial cost and quality benefits without the adversarial relationships common in traditional construction contracts.

Change Orders 100

Change Orders Risk Procurement Legal 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 1, 2017

Will you work directly with the real property owner or a consultant? 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. 1] This document is not providing, nor attempts to provide any form of legal advice.

Contract 100

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 22, 2022

The proposed rules would require information about a company’s climate related risks that are reasonably likely to have a material impact on its business, results of operations, or financial condition. You can learn more about the SEC regulation and comment directly from the link in our blog post above. yes, this blog will continue).

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 29, 2018

PLAY AT YOUR OWN RISK” is an example of this type of sign. Over the past years, I have performed hundreds of Task Based Risk Assessments (See past blogs for a description of the TaBRA methodology). I would estimate that only 5-10% of identified high risk task elements result from the hazards of machine motion.

Safety 120

Safety Risk Injury Feasibility 120

FDR Safety

AUGUST 29, 2018

PLAY AT YOUR OWN RISK” is an example of this type of sign. Over the past years, I have performed hundreds of Task Based Risk Assessments (See past blogs for a description of the TaBRA methodology). I would estimate that only 5-10% of identified high risk task elements result from the hazards of machine motion.

Safety 120

Safety Risk Injury Feasibility 120

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 25, 2023

The developer will also work with other professionals, such as landscape architects, interior designers, and environmental consultants, to ensure that the project is sustainable and complies with all environmental regulations and laws. Commercial real estate development also involves a significant amount of risk management.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Information of Construction Risk Management. Construction risk management is a long steep process, in which we have to calculate the all-possible risk and determine the process by which we can reduce this type of risk. Where we identify, analyze the risks and work over them. What Is Construction Risk Management ?

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 9, 2017

As a real proper owner, facilities management professional, or construction contractor, is important to review internal policies, procedures and controls with respect to your JOC Program and Estimating Construction Costs for Job Order Contracts : Are there areas of risk and/or compliance issues? Elimination of legal disputes.

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Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2020

Additionally, the basics and essentials of budgeting, finance, organisation, scheduling, conflicts, and legal issues are also covered by the project manager. Risk management plan, which identifies possible risks like nonviable time and cost estimates, budget cuts, regulation changes, etc. All work begins in this phase.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 6, 2023

Following productive and co-operative engagement between the parties, settlement terms have been agreed with the vast majority of those affected without the need for a prolonged legal process. Rydon continues to express its deepest sympathy to the Grenfell residents and their families.”

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 3, 2015

Correctly referring to LEED certification is of paramount importance in legal opinions given in building acquisitions and financing. Green Building Council, and may be dependent on matters beyond Consultant’s control, such as Owner's use and operation of the Project. That contract language might be some variation of.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Many find engaging an attorney with sustainability expertise is a good way to mitigate ESG associated risk. ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a fabulous group of attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a new non-law consulting firm “powering sustainability for tomorrow’s business.”

Maryland 177

Maryland Regulation Electrical Legal 177

Green Building Law Update

MAY 30, 2021

While the idea of ESG began in 2004 with a United Nations initiative to influence capital in non Western markets, in 2021 the legal and political institutions in the United States and the EU are demanding those ideas be implementing with due haste.

Regulation 156

Regulation Sustainability IDEA United States 156

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 24, 2022

Securities and Exchange Commission issued a long awaited proposed new ESG rule to mandate climate risk disclosures by public companies and other businesses in their supply chains. You could read the proposed rule that takes more than a ream of paper to print or read our 600 word post, SEC Climate Risk Rule is Transformative at a Cost.

Regulation 156

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 18, 2016

Responding to client email described as a “sustainability emergency” seeking advice and comment on a revised footnote in a public company annual report, responding to the SEC mandated disclosure of the risk that climate change developments may have on their business, being considered by the board of directors today. 05:00 a.m. [Off

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Lets Build

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Being able to define the major sources of risk in your projects can eventually pave the way for faster and cheaper delivery without having to compromise quality. That being said, coming up with an effective risk management framework across different projects is possible. How we could define risk in a construction project.

Risk 60

Risk Management Construction Claims 60

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Neither can be accomplished through a third-party, i.e. a consultant, without risk of poor performance and/or increased potential for mismanagement. LEAN AECOO / Facilities Management will eventually become the norm, if not a legal requirement.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

However, some policies are so strict that they create potential legal issues. The good news is that Task Based Risk Assessment offers a viable methodology for deciding what to do. For a FREE consultation, please contact us. Contact me if you have question. The post Are Your Safety Policies Asking for Trouble?

Safety 136

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Some consultants are already advertising they will use the new standard, but such is premature because the new standard does not currently meet the requirements to obtain protections from liability under CERCLA, and that will only happen in the future after EPA approval. It is a non-scope matter. yes, this blog will continue).

Site 156

Site Liability Green United States 156

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Procurement costs, project delivery times, overall construction costs, changes orders, and legal disputes can all be mitigated via properly established and managed JOC Programs. Minimum and maximum dollar values (per year, per project, and total) and types of construction are clearly stipulated. How Does JOC Work?

Contract 130

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 3, 2022

We are regularly asked if there is a checklist for ESG compliance and while there is not, good guidance is often available by emulating best practices in other industries and copying what others have done before also mitigates risk while addressing the “G” in ESG. And maybe we all should treat others the way they want to be treated.

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Discrimination Regulation Legal Security 156

Job Order Contracting

JULY 10, 2017

Risk reduction. Virtual elimination of legal disputes. Excessive reliance upon JOC consultants (IMPORTANT NOTE: A JOC consultant should NEVER be paid a fee based upon JOC construction volume and also be in a position to approve JOC projects/task orders.). Financial transparency. Few change orders. Focus upon outcomes.

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