Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 5, 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. Thus, I have asked SEC staff to develop a proposal for climate risk disclosure requirements for the Commission’s consideration.

Regulation 156

Regulation Risk Sustainability Claims 156

Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Under these new requirements the sustainability information statement means a description of: the company’s governance arrangements in relation to assessing and managing climate-related risks and opportunities; how the company identifies, assesses, and manages climate-related risks and opportunities; and.

Regulation 194

Regulation Risk Sustainability Management 194

Construction Marketing

MARCH 2, 2023

You may wonder if you have legal recourse if you have been injured while working at a construction site. But first, it is important to understand that every case is unique, and you should always consult with a qualified construction accident injury attorney to get specific advice about your situation.

Injury 255

Injury Site Defense Compensation 255

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

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

Legal Compensation Organization Sustainability 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.

Procurement 100

Procurement Risk Change Orders Legal 100

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

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.

Plans 156

Plans Management Regulation Risk 156

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.

Security 156

Security Commissioning Claims Risk 156

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

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.

Legal 177

Legal Risk Sustainability California 177

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.

Claims 156

Claims Certification San Francisco Resource 156

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 Procurement Risk Legal 100

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).

Commissioning 156

Commissioning Security Regulation Risk 156

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.”

Claims 131

Claims Profitability Maine Insurance 131

FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

The Summit brought together safety and legal professionals from chemical manufacturing, petroleum refining, paper and other industries covered by OSHA’s PSM Standard and EPA’s RMP Rule, with officials from the relevant regulatory agencies. Unfortunately, we find that much of this training has no foundation… Let me explain.

Risk 223

Risk Safety Feasibility Foundation 223

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 12, 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. This blog post highlights the legal risk associated with ESG disclosures and proffers that through green building practices, like the U.S.

Legal 156

Legal Risk Green Claims 156

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Generative AI can bolster innovation in construction industry 0 qpurcell Tue, 09/24/2024 - 10:48 AEC Tech Jeff Danley, Associate Technology and Innovation Consultant at Burns & McDonnell, suggests several solutions generative AI could have within the construction industry. Improve construction automation.

Innovation 59

Innovation Industrial Construction Resource 59

Building Radar

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Procurement regulations govern how public and private entities acquire services, and failing to comply can result in disqualification or legal consequences. The procurement landscape can be complex, often requiring businesses to be familiar with various legal requirements and contractual obligations.

Procurement 52

Procurement Regulation Contract Bidding 52

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

Contract Legal United States Documentation 100

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.

Legal 100

Legal Liability Drawings Claims 100

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.

Legal 100

Legal Liability Drawings Claims 100

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.

Legal 100

Legal Liability Drawings Claims 100

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.

Commercial 208

Commercial Leases Regulation Finance 208

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

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.

Estimating 100

Estimating Contract Change Orders Construction 100

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.).

Safety 120

Safety Accidents Construction Phoenix 120

Construction Law

DECEMBER 5, 2023

News Our regular news round up of construction law and procurement stories reports on two highly critical reports of government spending plans for schools and hospitals; and record fines being levied on a landlord and property management company for fire risks. Claims Building a case by extrapolation – should failure be the default?

Construction 52

Construction Insurance Claims Procurement 52

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

Regulation Accounting Drafting Organization 156

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

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

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.

Project Management 148

Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 148

BD+C

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Following further evaluation and tactile push tests, it was confirmed that all 15 stone units were partially to fully dislodged, with four of them posing an immediate fall hazard risk. An emergency assessment was initially performed to mitigate potential life-safety risks due to loose stones based on the preliminary ground-level survey.

Insurance 52

Insurance Legal Documentation Claims 52

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.

Discrimination 156

Discrimination Regulation Legal Security 156

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

Construction Law

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Legal terms explained David Nitek and Noe Minamikata of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP explain what is meant by ‘hot-tubbing’. Insurance Contracts Works policies Insurance expert John D Wright of JD Risk Associates examines issues arising from Contracts Works Insurance policies.

Construction 52

Construction Insurance Procurement Drafting 52