Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 13, 2017

The recommendation here is that in an environment of strict liability hazardous substance laws, from CERCLA and its state counterparts to local lead based paint codes, attorneys should be contracting with those undertaking hazardous substance investigations and the like. And it may be much more than that.

Consulting 153

Consulting Contract Drafting Legal 153

FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2020

In some cases OSHA is involved and in others, there is a civil suit alleging tort liability. Imagine being held to a legal liability for trying to foresee and manage every service or maintenance task where a falling part could injure a worker. As part of your documented training, remind them… GRAVITY WINS. What can we do?

Regulation 156

Regulation OSHA Feasibility Accidents 156

FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2020

In some cases OSHA is involved and in others, there is a civil suit alleging tort liability. Imagine being held to a legal liability for trying to foresee and manage every service or maintenance task where a falling part could injure a worker. As part of your documented training, remind them… GRAVITY WINS. What can we do?

Regulation 156

Regulation OSHA Feasibility Accidents 156

FDR Safety

MARCH 19, 2020

Responding to all document and other information requests by the OSHA inspector. Consulting with the company’s legal counsel about difficult or special problems, such as search warrants or subpoenas. Being courteous and polite, but firmly exercising the company’s legal rights. Advance preparation is everything.

OSHA 156

OSHA Inspections Conference Employment 156

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 2, 2016

It is of interest that 61% of the contracts used at least a part of an AIA Contract Document form although most were older out of date versions and significantly only 8% used a correct AIA Sustainable Project Contract Document form. Only 1% used the ConsensusDOCS Green Building Addendum.

Drafting 120

Drafting Green Contract Documentation 120

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 1, 2017

This particular document was circulated by the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance, NCPA. Carefully review all of the Job Order Contract and all associated documents. Make certain that the roles, responsibilities, tools, requirements and liabilities associated with the JOC are specified. JOB ORDER CONTRACTING-NCPA.

Contract 100

Contract Legal United States Documentation 100

Levelset

OCTOBER 13, 2022

If you’re bidding on contract work, you will likely need a COI per terms of a legal agreement. Aside from owners and GCs, a government entity may want to see proof of liability insurance. This party may want a COI to ensure they are protected from liability in the event of a product-related injury or accident.

Insurance 52

Insurance Certification Contractors Liability 52

Building Information Management

JULY 25, 2013

Here’s a quick overview of a recent meeting discussing the legal aspects of BIM held July 2013. Protocol doesn’t really change liability in itself. This should be available from pre-appointment documentation such as the Employer’s Information Requirements. BIM COBIE 2013 framework LEGAL UK'

Legal 40

Legal BIM Employment Contract 40

CivilJungle

DECEMBER 26, 2020

A tort , in common law jurisdiction, could be a tort (other than a breach of contract) that causes an applicant to suffer loss or hurt, leading to legal liability for the one that commits the act. A contract is termed as a document which is done by law and completed between two individual partie s. What Is Tort?

Contract 52

Contract Liability Legal Injury 52

Lets Build

DECEMBER 2, 2022

A construction quality management plan should be drafted as a standard document, to be applied to all future projects. In the same way, Excel isn’t suitable for running complex construction projects , one document may not cover all eventualities or project types. Creating a plan.

Management 156

Management Construction Risk Cash Flow 156

Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 11, 2007

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >.

Liability 40

Liability AIA Documentation Illinois 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Fortunately, you can overcome these hurdles by using ACC Connect to sync drawings, field reports, and documents in the cloud. And since the information stays in sync, teams know that they can get the documents and information they need in the application they use most. . 2: Project Management. 3: Contract Management. DocuSign .

Autodesk 105

Autodesk Construction Contract Documentation 105

Construction Lawyer

MAY 30, 2012

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >.

Liability 40

Liability Contractors Design Illinois 40

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 17, 2019

Adverse health impacts from PFOA are being policed by the marketplace and enforced by the rule of law through these common law state tort liability suits. producer to for the first time share all documentation related to PFOA. And many more people are expected to seek judicial redress in the coming years. has been cut dramatically.

Liability 120

Liability Regulation Products Environment 120

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

If a sub accidentally drops a steel beam on the project manager’s new sports car, that subcontractor’s liability insurance policy would likely cover the damage. General liability, builder’s risk, and subcontractor default insurance are among the most common, and wrap insurance is growing in popularity.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Accidents Risk 52

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

More than 39% of LEED NC 2009 projects have achieved the Green Power credit, arguably the most common rating system for a building being sold this year, but we know anecdotally the obligation is rarely disclosed in a contract of sale; something potentially imposing post closing liability on the seller.

Agreement 176

Agreement Green Contract Certification 176

Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 26, 2019

In this civil engineering article, you will get the details about the role of a contractor and the liabilities of him. The contractor verifies that the project abides by all the specifications as provided in the contract documents. Focus on all legal and regulatory issues and requirements. Anticipate any probable changes.

Contractors 40

Contractors Legal Safety Liability 40

Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Can a licensed contractor shield himself from personal liability for negligent construction by doing business as a limited liability company (LLC)? Or, does the license impose an obligation on the individual that cannot be avoided by a legal structure such as an LLC? The personal liability of the individual member was trickier.

South Carolina 58

South Carolina Contractors Liability Legal 58

Construction Lawyer

MAY 20, 2009

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >.

Liability 40

Liability Green Design Illinois 40

Levelset

MAY 16, 2022

The contractor should carry, and the contract should reflect that the contractor has liability insurance covering personal injury of at least $50K and property damage coverage in the same amount. Failure to comply with these requirements could lead the contractor to liability under home improvement fraud. Learn more.

Pennsylvania 98

Pennsylvania Residential Contractors Contract 98

Levelset

AUGUST 26, 2022

At the core, you have property coverage for your tools and equipment, along with a liability component that protects your financial assets in case there’s a work-related accident or injury that you may have some responsibility for. . It’s prudent to look back and realize that potential liability doesn’t end when the project is completed.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Equipment Agreement 52

Lets Build

MAY 19, 2023

By disseminating this information clearly and consistently, the construction team can maintain a safe working environment and adhere to legal and regulatory standards. This helps to mitigate potential risks and liabilities, safeguarding the well-being of workers and minimising the likelihood of accidents or injuries.

Management 141

Management Inspections Construction Plans 141

Construction Law

AUGUST 1, 2022

Big Four’ auditor KMPG admitted falsifying documents and providing false and misleading information relating to inquiries being made concerning Carillion and has been fined £14.4 Billion legal claim against KPMG, which says it will defend this action. Million; costs of £3.95 Carillion’s liquidators have also launched a £1.3

Regulation 52

Regulation Inspections Accounting Legal 52

Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

« Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Project Document Management : Your Communication Strategy. Because some very specific documents are created and used throughout the life of a typical construction project, these documents can serve as the center of your communications strategy.

Construction 136

Construction Documentation Software Software 136

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

In reality, it’s often a monster document packed full of legalese that can be difficult to understand. A contract should really be a tool to help everyone in the construction industry; it doesn’t have to be this monster document that you just hold your nose, sign, and hope for the best.” Make sense of your contracts.

Contract 52

Contract Contractors Negotiation Subcontracting 52

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites » Better Project Management through Better Communication. Consider these three vital areas: Construction Project Documents: How do you move documents through your organization? When documents are created or modified, are the appropriate people notified? foundation.

Construction 121

Construction Documentation Software Software 121

Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >.

AIA 40

AIA Documentation Illinois Chicago 40

Construction Business Owner

JULY 26, 2012

Next Generation of Document Management. For construction companies to function efficiently, they need documents to flow smoothly. Document imaging and management has been around for a while. Today, we need more process-oriented document management. Document imaging and management has been around for a while.

Software 136

Software Software Construction Documentation 136

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

So, I took some photos, wrote an RFI attached the photos to the document and sent it to the architect noting its urgent status. And because of the environment we work in, there are procedures to be followed, communication channels to be adhered to and process that has to happen to keep things legal and everyone properly informed.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

Document Management. With the current levels of detail required by industry standards, code compliance and also by the different disciplines, the number of documents required for a project is huge. Keeping track of what’s current in that huge set of documents and making sure others on your team are using current documents are critical.

Bidding 149

Bidding Construction Documentation Software 149

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

Keeping documents as electronic files reduces paper waste and clutter in your office because you can get rid of the filing cabinets. Electronic filing also gives you the ability to search with simple keyword terms, so you can find documents faster. Archiving documents. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Research how your JOC affects legal liability and assure it is, and remains in compliance. Contract, project, estimate, and document management represent basic areas of functionality. Assure your JOC uses your current/required construction specifications, not those from an alternative source.

Contract 100

Contract Estimating Consulting Contractors 100

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 3, 2017

And the power utilities protect themselves from liability related to data. It is the unsophisticated who will encounter legal issues and be left holding the bag. Many of those local laws are poorly drafted and do not insulate the reporting parties from liability for errors, harmless or otherwise. Others collect building data.

Green 120

Green Risk Claims Drafting 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

Many contractors haven’t taken advantage of digital document solutions, and the ones that have are still dealing with high volumes of data. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. document management. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Wally Evans Blog. Recent Posts.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 18, 2021

The right tools and documents make it easier to complete project closeout and keep customers satisfied. The first step is to track every part of the project to streamline reviewing legal terms and change orders, for example. Those documents you had at the beginning of the project, three weeks ago? Key Takeaways.

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Equipment Risk 52

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

Venture tools are built to give contractors visibility and control over three key areas of construction operations: Documentation. Document Management. It’s no secret that documents play a vital role in the construction process from beginning to end. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Communication.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

It is also no secret to builders and insurers that South Carolina’s joint and several liability rules mean that if a builder is only 1% negligent in the cause of construction defects, the builder can still get stuck with 100% of the damages, with the courts leaving it up to the builder to try and collect from other negligent parties.

South Carolina 62

South Carolina Insurance Contract Legal 62