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Rooney Rule Revised Provides ESG Opportunity

Green Building Law Update

As companies, most that are far afield from the NFL, look to have a positive impact on the world, in increasing numbers addressing ESG governance factors, many businesses are striving to address inequality, including matters of unequal access, historical racism, gender discrimination, lack of inclusion and more.

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A Look At Construction Safety in the UK

Constructonomics

By including and implementing evacuation equipment in a building, regardless of what the building will eventually be used for, you can be sure that an important part of your legal obligations regarding fire safety/evacuation are being complied with – and there is no risk of danger or legal repercussions later down the line.

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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

Levelset

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. To lessen the daily risks you face on the job, a variety of insurance coverage will help insulate your organization from financial damage.

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Improving Renovation, Repair, and Maintenance Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

Discriminating: small changes are meaningful. Shared and acceptable levels of risk/reward. Quantifiable: for ease of aggregation, calculation, and comparison. Efficient: can draw multiple conclusions out of dataset. Comprehensive: show all significant features of an organization’s status. Lower total cost. Greater financial visibility.

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How Do I Create an Online Job Application?

ExactHire - Construction

You risk losing out if you require job seekers to open their email application, paste an email address, and attach their resume. Education requirements that go beyond the knowledge necessary for the job or questions about criminal history may make you vulnerable to discrimination claims. Applicant Tracking System or Online Application?

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Why Projects Fail

Job Order Contracting

It is possible to discriminate between healthy and failing projects prior to failure before the project execution phase in the capital facility delivery process. Risk Assessment and Allocation in the UAE Construction Industry?, The Influence of Experience and Information Search Styles on Project Risk Identification Performance?,

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Invest In America Commends President Obama For Focus On Foreign Investment

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

“We could spur billions in new investment and create thousands of middle class jobs here in the United States by providing relief from outdated tax rules that discriminate against foreign investors who finance U.S. real estate projects,” said Jeffrey D. DeBoer, President and CEO of The Real Estate Roundtable. 2870 & S.

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