Green Building Law Update

MAY 3, 2015

And that same month USGBC announced that it had acquired the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB), an organization committed to assessing the sustainability performance of real estate portfolios around the globe. GBCI), an independent third party organization related to the U.S.

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Documentation Certification Green District of Columbia 120

Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2022

From coordinating with clients to organizing contractors to liaising with material providers, projects can quickly spiral out of control with poor organization and planning. Construction management software is a project management tool that helps construction companies to digitize and better organize their everyday needs.

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Software Software Management Construction 148

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

GAO, 2009 The associated processes for developing a credible construction cost estimate are equally well documented. “Despite the fact that these basic characteristics have been published and known for decades, we find that many agencies still lack the ability to develop cost estimates that can satisfy them”. –

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Estimating Life Cycle CSI Construction 222

Building Radar

AUGUST 8, 2024

It ensures that the procurement process adheres to legal requirements, industry standards, and best practices, thus mitigating risks and promoting efficiency. Key documents include the Republic Act No. Develop Clear Procurement Policies Establishing and documenting clear procurement policies is the foundation of compliance.

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Procurement Industrial Construction Regulation 52

Building Radar

OCTOBER 8, 2024

This structured approach ensures transparency, legal compliance, and quality assurance throughout the construction process. This includes reviewing the client’s goals, budget, and legal conditions. This involves submitting detailed plans and technical drawings to ensure that the project meets all legal and regulatory requirements.

Housing 52

Housing Construction Plans Documentation 52

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 19, 2021

No business organization will score high in every ESG factor, so a proper perspective requires a broader declaration that may include artistic and philosophical perspectives. From a scientific perspective there is no such thing as a truly sustainable company, with or without evidence of a high ESG rating.

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Claims Sustainability Legal Risk 156

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 15, 2014

That is perhaps the question William Shakespeare would ask if he were working in today’s construction industry and trying to decide whether it is a good idea to routinely make hard copies of his organization’s electronic documents to prevent some potential legal headaches.

Documentation 48

Documentation Legal IDEA Organization 48

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. It is important to review all Job Order Contract provisions to assure avoidance of any unnecessary financial risk or potential legal issues. [1].

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Contract Legal United States Documentation 100

Building Radar

OCTOBER 8, 2024

A public tender is an invitation issued by government agencies or private organizations for businesses to submit proposals or bids for specific projects or contracts. The issuing body—whether a government entity or a private organization—will publish a tender notice. What is the Public Tender Process?

Bidding 52

Bidding Contract Documentation Security 52

Building Radar

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The SAGE Journals highlight the significance of complying with both local and national regulations, as failure to do so can lead to legal complications and project delays. The Importance of Compliance Compliance is not merely a legal obligation; it can also enhance a company’s reputation and marketability.

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Products Regulation Construction Risk 52

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 8, 2019

The architect or engineer of record shall indicate in the construction documents, the selected high-performance rating system used for design and construction with which, the project is compliant. In fact, we gave our first legal opinion on a LEED certified public building in Maryland in 2002.

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Maryland Green Guidelines Certification 240

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 24, 2022

Additionally, this attorney commenter has done this and similar work for organizations voluntarily making climate related disclosures and has recently begun working with business required to measure and report GHG emissions to the State of Maryland under that state’s new mandatory statute. yes, this blog will continue).

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Regulation Accounting Drafting Organization 156

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The Benefits of Construction Project Portfolio Management 1 kcichowicz Thu, 09/26/2024 - 09:45 In project-driven organizations, high performance means delivering the right projects, on time and on budget. Maximize project success with project portfolio management, project controls and project management, all in one platform.

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Management Construction Budget Budgeting 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

The following template is provide for sample purposes only and should not be used a legally bidding document without through review and modification by appropriate Owner legal counsel. The ORGANIZATION NAME Procurement Authority will authorize a Job Order (JO) for performance of work, or request additional information/changes.

Contract 100

Contract Organization Change Orders Overhead 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2019

Inadequate Scope of Work – A poorly defined and/or poorly defined scope of work spells disaster for any construction project and results in cost overruns, change orders, and legal disputes. Improper Use of Technology – Far too many organizations consider technology a solution versus an enabler.

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Renovating Construction CSI Change Orders 114

Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 20, 2020

After four days of answering client inquiries (that’s my favorite part my job as a construction attorney), I decided to write an ebook addressing: (1) the most important legal issues facing contractors in this time of uncertainty; (2) the practical day-to-day issues involving site access, safety, wages, unemployment and other benefits; (3) tips (..)

Contractors 124

Contractors Claims Legal Mobility 124

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. . SharePoint . 2: Project Management. 3: Contract Management.

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Autodesk Construction Contract Documentation 105

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. The former is clearly preferable to the latter.

Management 156

Management Construction Risk Cash Flow 156

BD+C

AUGUST 28, 2023

This enables them to identify potential modifications prior to the finalization of documents. This way, the change can be brought to the contractor in an organized manner, giving them time to optimize the process to minimize cost. The next piece is to make sure the team is prepared to collaborate if/when things don’t go to plan.

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Construction AIA Architecture Contractors 81

Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

This should include identifying chain of command for notice purposes, identifying internal investigation team members, identifying who will be a company spokesperson, and identifying your risk management team (insurance and legal). Organize post-accident activities. Manage the accident documents. Make a list of all witnesses.

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Accidents Site OSHA Miami 62

Carol Hagen

JANUARY 14, 2013

For years we’ve taken pics with our digital cameras and smartphones, but the challenge has been how to organized these. A file of jpeg1, jpeg2, etc taken at jobsite X on a given date really doesn’t help if a legal claim crops up a few years from now. Construction photographs are collected on every one of your projects.

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Construction Documentation Organization Legal 160

Safety Services Company

JUNE 13, 2024

Accidents and injuries not only disrupt productivity but also escalate costs and potentially lead to legal repercussions. By integrating the strategies outlined above, contractors can foster a culture of safety that goes beyond a single month and becomes a core value of the organization. It’s time to rewrite these narratives.

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Risk Safety Management Injury 117

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Medical expenses, property damage, and legal defense costs can grow quickly. An uninsured business would likely not have the financial resources to pay a large legal settlement. 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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Insurance Liability Claims Injury 98

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

This process and workflow, combined with a common data environment that assures technical and financial visibility and transparency, significantly reduces errors, omissions, change orders, and legal disputes. This level of communication and collaboration is foreign to most organizations and must be learned and improved in phases.

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Procurement Environment Change Orders Plans 151

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2019

Project Cost Management Processes The policies, procedures, data sets, tools, and documentation used for planning, executing, and controlling project cost are included with a LEAN OpenJOC enterprise system. A properly developed UPB is written in plain English and organized using the industry standard CSI Masterformat data architecture.

Renovating 100

Renovating Estimating Construction Budget 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

The errors and poor processes result in change orders, project delays, and legal disputes. The fundamental reason for poor outcomes is the failure to implement and properly manage robust and integrated LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes. Better Manage Construction Costs.

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Schedule Management Procurement Construction 165

Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 26, 2019

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. Focus on all legal and regulatory issues and requirements. Organize the materials for different tasks as projected. Anticipate any probable changes.

Contractors 40

Contractors Legal Safety Liability 40

Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Three factors could affect how long this process takes: Organization. The more organized you are, the faster and smoother the sale will go. Each community and asset in your portfolio requires diligence, legal paperwork, and closing documents. In this sense, the seller controls the timeline. Who is buying your company?

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Deals Bidding Agreement Cash Flow 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 12, 2018

A LEAN Facilities Management Roadmap can help any committed organization maximize value from its built environment. A LeanFMR provides essential information that helps organizations make better decisions about facilities reinvestment. What is a LEAN Facilities Management Roadmap? Step-by-step plan. Implementation Plans. Operations.

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Management Organization Environment Plans 100

Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

While high set up costs required larger projects, project types must be relatively straightforward, where requirements can be fully documented at request for proposals (RFP) stage. Fast-track construction presents risks related to incomplete construction documents. Is not legal in some states. Owner has less control (vs.

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Design Bidding Engineering Construction 130

Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Unsafe practices on the site could lead to construction delays , legal fees to defend violations , and breach of contract if safety issues are non-compliant with contract terms. . Safety starts at the top of the organization. Document & track safety incidents. 7 best practices to improve construction site safety.

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Safety Site Injury Construction 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 28, 2021

How to’s for leveraging permissions for document control and security. We were early adopters of [sic] BIM Collaborate, which has proven to be instrumental in managing project documentation throughout the project lifecycle. Learn how to implement internal processes and documentation to improve sustainability in working practices.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Industrial Construction BIM 52

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2017

An open, objective, independent and verifiable JOC Cost Estimating, Project Management, and Document Management System for real property owners, architects, contractors, facilities management, and oversight groups. Any organization customize requirements, yet maintain the open, standardized data framework.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Renovating Management 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

A JOC Contract is the legal, multi-party procurement and construction delivery document that specifies roles, responsibilities, workflows, deliverables, time frames, and expenditure limits for renovation, repair, and minor new construction projects. . Simplify JOC management activities. Always use the most current information.

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Contract Procurement Renovating Life Cycle 100

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

Technology is helping to change that dynamic , while also streamlining the HR and labor management workflows across construction organizations. Effectively managing them , their timelines and schedules, compliance documentation, collaboration with other contractors and more is vital to a project’s success.

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Construction Software Software Estimating 237

Levelset

OCTOBER 13, 2022

If you’re bidding on contract work, you will likely need a COI per terms of a legal agreement. There may be incidents that require you to document your insurance status while you perform certain jobs. Staying organized is an additional benefit to tracking COIs. Related: 9 Common Insurance Policies in Construction.

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Insurance Certification Contractors Liability 52

Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. New AIA documents and Arbitration.

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