Green Building Law Update

APRIL 3, 2016

It is beyond dispute that the best way to mitigate risk in a sustainable project is a properly drafted contract. And while this law firm makes a business of drafting and revising contact documents, there are very good contracts available in the marketplace.

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Green Contract AIA Drafting 120

FDR Safety

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Establishments with 20 to 249 employees that are identified as being in alleged “high hazard industries” are also required to submit their 300A Annual Summaries by the same date. While one might think that the list of supposed “high hazard industries” is short, it is actually extensive.

OSHA 185

OSHA Employment Injury Drafting 185

BD+C

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

The Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing (CEIR) has released the first public draft of PV Racking and Attachment Criteria for Effective Low Slope Metal Panel Roof System Integration for an initial round of public comment. read more.

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Drafting Documentation Innovation Industrial 40

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

It is surprising to many in the environmental industrial complex that there has been relatively little litigation arising out of green building. And there is no question that a properly drafted provision in a contract requiring arbitration is enforceable. Legal scholars can have at it. The Supreme Court, in American Express v.

Green 120

Green Contract Documentation Claims 120

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 15, 2015

There is little question that a properly drafted provision in a contract requiring arbitration is enforceable. And while much of the recent discourse has been about contracts with consumers, alternative dispute resolution provisions, including those requiring arbitration are common in construction industry contracts.

Green 120

Green Contract DC Documentation 120

Lets Build

DECEMBER 2, 2022

It’s a curious paradox that few industries are as tightly regulated and controlled as the construction sector, yet at the same time, few industries are as vulnerable to unexpected events. A construction quality management plan should be drafted as a standard document, to be applied to all future projects.

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Management Construction Risk Cash Flow 156

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 7, 2018

I am not naïve enough to think that the new 2018 versions of green building standards, codes and rating systems will do all of that or what “The Jungle” did to meat packing or what “Unsafe At Any Speed” did to the automotive industry, but it is clear that the real estate industry is developing out of its green building adolescence.

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Green Residential Documentation United States 185

Lets Build

APRIL 29, 2022

If you’re relatively new to the construction industry, you’re sure to hear plenty of terms that leave you scratching your head. In almost every industry, human error can lead to timely, costly mistakes. On most projects, the punch list is drafted by the contractor and/or site owner near the end of the work.

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Site Software Software Project Management 158

Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 26, 2010

While attending the Associated Owners & Developers 14th Annual Construction Industry Conference, entitled How Owners and Contractors Can Control Project Risk, here in New Orleans today, I sat in on a informative session regarding ConsensusDOCS. Many experts believe that the AIA standard form contracts are drafted to protect the Architect.

AIA 61

AIA Contract Documentation Drafting 61

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

Each team member is responsible for their area of competence, task, and documentation. Industry standard terms, and clear, concise definitions in plain English are REQUIRED, as well as standardized data formats (CSI MasterFormat). Owner provides LEADERSHIP and the team collaborates to resolve any inconsistencies or conflicts.

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Contract Life Cycle COAA CSI 100

Lets Build

JULY 7, 2023

You’ve probably heard of ChatGPT by now – it’s taking many industries by storm, and ours is no different. We’ll explore how you can use ChatGPT in your construction company to improve communication, scheduling, document management, safety, and more. But can using ChatGPT for construction really be beneficial?

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Documentation Construction Schedule Safety 78

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 24, 2022

We are drafting comments to the SEC on behalf of clients to the proposed, “The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors” rule. One can only speculate that as proposed, a whole new cottage industry of large accounting firm associated businesses would spring up to begin to calculate GHG emissions?

Regulation 156

Regulation Accounting Drafting Organization 156

Green Building Law Update

MAY 10, 2020

Moreover, the NGBS is a uniquely drafted “standard” in that it can be used by any builder for their individual project as a rating system (including obtaining third party certification), or may be adopted by a local government as a residential green building code. You should read the new document. Replacing the 2015 edition (.

Green 156

Green Residential Certification United States 156

Lets Build

JULY 7, 2023

You’ve probably heard of ChatGPT by now – it’s taking many industries by storm, and ours is no different. We’ll explore how you can use ChatGPT in your construction company to improve communication, scheduling, document management, safety, and more. But can using ChatGPT for construction really be beneficial?

Documentation 78

Documentation Construction Schedule Safety 78

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

Industry News. Industry Statistics. Beane didn’t achieve success by drafting players based on his emotional judgments or media-based hype. With the state of the construction industry predicted to remain relatively flat in 2012, it may be time to play “moneyball.”. document management. Equipment Management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 30, 2011

Industry News. Industry Statistics. One part of our industry that I simply cannot get my head around is the oftentimes adversarial relationship that exists between the building design professionals and the building contractors on a particular job. Both industries compliment each other very well. document management.

Contractors 120

Contractors Design Software Software 120

BD+C

JANUARY 31, 2014

The Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing’s PV Taskforce is releasing the first public draft of PV Racking and Attachment Criteria for Effective Asphalt Shingle Roof System Integration for an initial round of public comment. read more.

Innovation 45

Innovation Drafting Documentation Industrial 45

Pro Builder

APRIL 7, 2021

Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40. For example, starting in the industry with no home-selling experience and rising to be a top producer, division manager, or even developing and leading the training regimen for new salespeople. Wed, 04/07/2021 - 15:02. Jude Dream Home Giveaway Home in 2010.

Industrial 98

Industrial El Paso Education Cleveland 98

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 17, 2019

PFOAs have been manufactured and used in a variety of industries around the globe, including in the United States since the 1940s and have been the most extensively produced and studied of these chemicals. producer to for the first time share all documentation related to PFOA. Significantly, concentrations of PFOA in the U.S.

Liability 120

Liability Regulation Products Environment 120

Construction Law Monitor

MARCH 22, 2012

A topic that is tangential to the construction industry is property law. Landlord / Tenant issues happen often because there are natural opposing positions created by the document and the occupancy. There are residential, commercial, industrial, green, month-to-month, oral, and a host of others.

Leases 60

Leases Louisiana Commercial Drafting 60

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 4, 2011

Industry News. Industry Statistics. When I started working in the industry we still used payphones to call the office from the “field” We used paper estimates, a calculator and copy machines. document management. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software US 120

Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 28, 2013

Critical issues such as confidentiality, withdrawal from the team, and document ownership are included. The new document provides an excellent contractual foundation for all parties desiring to form a design-build teaming arrangement prior to forming a joint venture.

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Agreement Negotiation Documentation Contract 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 3, 2023

Anyone who works in the construction industry is intimately familiar with different types of construction drawings. The winning contractor is bound by all of the contract documentation, including the construction drawings. But can you define the differences between them? What Are Construction Drawings?

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Drawings Documentation Construction Change Orders 52

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 14, 2020

creating a re-occupancy assessment and requirements for an operations plan and the drafting of a management and operations plan. The credit integrates recommendations from industry organizations and others, including the EPA and CDC. The guidance also encourages monitoring and evaluating indoor air quality on an ongoing basis.

Green 120

Green Risk Plans Safety 120

Construction Specifier

JUNE 13, 2021

Greater challenges arise when adapting DBB source documents for design-build. DBB and its ‘relatives’ are longstanding methods of project delivery with clearly defined roles and responsibilities, and, therefore, drafting construction specifications for such projects is reasonably straightforward.

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EJCDC Design Documentation Contract 52

Pro Builder

JULY 14, 2021

Brock began his career in housing more than 30 years ago, drawing at a drafting table before graduating to AutoCAD and eventually becoming hooked on 3D modeling—a journey that led him to advocate for bringing as much technology as possible into the industry. “I The Path to 3D Modeling. I was on a quest for realism,” he says. “I

Modeling 105

Modeling Sketchup Drawings Visualization 105

Pro Builder

JUNE 1, 2020

For years, we as builders have been trained by industry consultants to think like manufacturers, create a process, and stick to it if we want to be profitable. Variances: Errors & omissions via hand-offs + incorrect plans/details + managing multiple documents. Time: Meetings + waiting + interest/carry cost + opportunity lost.

Documentation 59

Documentation Software Software Profitability 59

Construction Specifier

JULY 24, 2024

To prevent dangerous smoke infiltration, some door models include integrated gasketing to control drafts and limit smoke’s ability to pass through the door. Building codes mandate specific fire safety measures, and smoke and draft control are crucial requirements. Project documentation. Compliance with building codes.

Safety 59

Safety Drafting Modeling Documentation 59

Building Radar

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Understanding the VOB (Verdingungsordnung für Bauleistungen) is essential for anyone involved in the German construction industry. For assistance with drafting clear and effective contracts, you may want to explore resources from DLA Piper. Any modifications to the scope of work must be documented and agreed upon by all parties.

Contract 52

Contract Construction Documentation Project Management 52

Building Information Management

AUGUST 6, 2013

Providing the opportunity for the kind of collaboration that the construction industry so badly needs… Design-Build has a spectrum, ranging from almost as dysfunctional … all the way to almost as collaborative as Integrated Project Delivery. Shifting Design-Build toward IPD. Owners, this is bad for you.

Design 69

Design Documentation Contract Estimating 69

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 28, 2021

With a role this demanding that evolves in complexity every year, it’s no wonder that processes that have worked well in the past are now routine headaches that every GC in the industry runs into. And when contract compliance relies on following only the most recent documents like plans, specs, change orders, addendums, etc.,

Project Management 52

Project Management Management Documentation Construction 52

Building Radar

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Rough drafts, cost estimates, and scheduling considerations are made at this point. This makes it easier to align a project’s vision with current industry standards and innovative solutions. Every aspect, from materials to construction methods, is determined and documented during this phase.

Housing 52

Housing Construction Plans Documentation 52

Constructlaw

AUGUST 8, 2023

Bates and Torres-Fowler: The rapid expansion of AI technology may be among the most consequential developments facing not only the international arbitrational community, but the legal industry as whole. The same risks would be true in international arbitration matters.

Legal 52

Legal United States Drafting Risk 52

Building Radar

JULY 16, 2024

In the construction industry, shop drawings play a crucial role in the execution of projects, providing detailed illustrations and specifications for components and assemblies. They depict how specific components or systems will be fabricated, installed, and assembled in accordance with the contract documents and design drawings.

Drawings 52

Drawings Fabrication Construction Risk 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 5, 2023

More than just a list of people, Autodesk's 40 Under 40 initiative celebrates some of the brightest pros in our industry. Under his guidance, Amstein+Walthert is now recognized as a technology leader and modern employer in the Swiss construction industry. Case in point: our annual 40 Under 40: Champions of Construction roundup.

Construction 116

Construction BIM Autodesk Innovation 116

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 2, 2023

His journey from various trades in construction to become a BIM Manager has given him a unique perspective on the challenges faced by different teams in the industry. In this interview, we explore Matthew’s journey, his role in improving collaboration between teams at Metromont, and the significance of BIM in the construction industry.

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BIM Management Autodesk Modeling 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 7, 2023

4 Ways to Take Field Reports to the Next Level Since ancient times, humans have relied on documentation to track progress, illuminate discoveries and provide information to others. These routine reports are an essential process in construction, especially as it is an industry that relies so heavily on documentation.

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Documentation Construction Legal Mobility 52