Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 13, 2017

In an effort to mitigate risk you should not contract directly with an environmental consultant, but rather your attorney should contract with that consultant. Be aware, however, only where the document or communication is primarily concerned with legal assistance does it come within the attorney-client privilege.

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Consulting Contract Drafting Legal 153

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 3, 2016

These two dramatic changes to LEED have very real potential for increasing risk in green building, but updates are also underway to Green Globes and ASHRAE 189.1 And that litigation predated the increased liability associated with materials including the new largely untested EPDs and HPDs. as well as to a host of green codes.

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Green Contract AIA Drafting 120

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 4, 2021

The financial value of green buildings is well documented, from commanding higher rents, greater occupancy rates, and increased occupant satisfaction, to lower operating costs for everything from reduced insurance premiums and less energy utilized, easily resulting in an increased return on investment of more than 9% over conventional building.

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Green Debt Security Commercial 293

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 6, 2011

In running a business, there must always be a certain amount of risk that you’re willing to take. Risk is healthy; it keeps things fresh and gives you the opportunity to evolve. I took a risk in 2005 and dressed up as Superman for a marketing campaign. Or you could take a risk in offering a new product. Stay Hungry.

Construction 195

Construction Software Software Accounting 195

Lets Build

DECEMBER 2, 2022

From a builder’s perspective, many potential risk factors can be anticipated and pre-emptively resolved by developing a construction quality management plan. A construction quality management plan should be drafted as a standard document, to be applied to all future projects. A game of risk. Creating a plan.

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Management Construction Risk Cash Flow 156

Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

It takes an average of 18 minutes to find a paper document, and a whopping 70 percent of businesses would fail in three weeks if they had a catastrophic loss of paper due to a fire or flood. Paper forms decrease worker productivity, increase risk/liability, and decrease operational efficiency.

Mobility 232

Mobility Inspections Construction Safety 232

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. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. Limitation of Liability in new AIA Document. Copyright Notice. Disclaimer. Here it is: § 8.1.3

Liability 40

Liability AIA Documentation Illinois 40

Construction Marketing

JUNE 19, 2023

Crane certifications are crucial for construction site operations due to their critical role and potential risks. A solid commitment to safety can help reduce legal liabilities resulting from accidents or non-compliance with safety regulations. They demonstrate the crane operators’ proper training, knowledge, and machine operation.

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Certification Site Accidents OSHA 174

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.

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Bidding Construction Documentation Software 149

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2012

Green Construction & Construction Software » The Business of Construction Risk Management. With every project, no matter how big or small, there is always risk – risk of injury, financial responsibility, or quality assurance. If you stop to think about it, it’s clear that risk carries a dollar value.

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Risk Insurance Construction Software 120

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 8, 2015

Substantively the case suggests there is no more liability arising from green building versus other construction, but that the liability is different. Those interested in the procedural history of this case may look to my earlier blog post Litigation Over First Ever LEED Platinum Building.

Liability 120

Liability Maryland Green Agreement 120

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 8, 2015

Substantively the case suggests there is no more liability arising from green building versus other construction, but that the liability is different. Those interested in the procedural history of this case may look to my earlier blog post Litigation Over First Ever LEED Platinum Building.

Liability 120

Liability Maryland Green Agreement 120

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

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. Subcontractor business liability insurance should be retained since a catastrophic claim could bankrupt most all painting contractors.

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Insurance Liability Claims Injury 98

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Avoiding Legal Issues Hiring clients hire a licensed contractor to save themselves from legal liabilities and low-quality work. Unlicensed contractors do not have the necessary documentation to prove their skills. Those who do not comply pose a high risk of impacting the hiring client’s project.

Management 123

Management Contractors Safety OSHA 123

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. Shared risk/reward.

Contract 100

Contract Legal United States Documentation 100

Lets Build

MAY 19, 2023

More importantly, it helps to minimise the risk of costly fines due to errors. This helps to mitigate potential risks and liabilities, safeguarding the well-being of workers and minimising the likelihood of accidents or injuries. To that end, project mangers must have a construction quality management system.

Management 141

Management Inspections Construction Plans 141

Construction Marketing

JULY 11, 2022

Surety bonds do not protect you against liability. The company will ask for some additional documents so that it can evaluate you and your business to determine your level of risk during an underwriting process. If the surety company determines that you pose a low risk, you will likely receive a low premium quote.

Contractors 156

Contractors Legal Bidding Contract 156

Construction Dive

JULY 23, 2014

On one hand, contractors necessarily rely on the design documents when bidding and performing the work. The designer’s responsibilities – and liabilities – are to the owner. The court said risk and responsibility on construction projects is customarily allocated by a chain of contracts. ” Read more.

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Drawings Contractors Design Liability 67

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. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. Liability for green design. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. Copyright Notice.

Liability 40

Liability Green Design Illinois 40

NH Construction Law

AUGUST 21, 2022

Conversely, not terminating also forgoes the protection of the bond – if termination is an enforceable condition of the surety’s liability. “In interpreting a multiple-document agreement, we seek to harmonize and give effect to the provisions of the various documents so that none will be rendered meaningless.”

Liability 40

Liability Contract AIA Contractors 40

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. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. The new AIA Documents and Arbitration - What Rules Apply? New AIA documents and Arbitration.

AIA 40

AIA Documentation Illinois Chicago 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 7, 2017

Defined workflow and associated document packages. Contract documents are developed. Shared Risk/Reward. Responsibilities are clearly defined in a no-blame culture leading to identification and resolution of problems, not determination of liability. Joint refinement of Scope of Work. Full financial transparency.

Contract 100

Contract Construction Life Cycle Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

JULY 17, 2017

Open communication to engender a “no-blame” attitude; where problems are identified, there is no move to establish liability, but instead a focus on having them resolved quickly. Timely sharing of up-to-date information to ensure all participants work on the same version of project documentation and reports.

Contract 100

Contract Compensation Liability Fabrication 100

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. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. Copyright Notice. Disclaimer.

Liability 40

Liability Contractors Design Illinois 40

Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 14, 2023

He said the liability primarily related to buildings developed by house builder Crosby, acquired by Lendlease in 2005. At the half-year, Lendlease put its liability at around £100m but by June 2023 this has jumped by an extra £51m. Lendlease still does not have documentation for a number of buildings.

Liability 65

Liability Estimating Safety Residential 65

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 14, 2020

something I rarely do) because I believe the two new LEED pilot credits can contribute to a meaningful consideration of how to adapt to keep people safe in buildings and how to mitigate risk to owners of those buildings. . Green Building Council has announced that LEED will play a role in confronting risk in the coronavirus pandemic era.

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Green Risk Plans Safety 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 12, 2012

« The Business of Construction Risk Management. Good document management software will be able to keep those certifications on file. As construction becomes more and more complex, document management and certification tracking will play an even larger role in the industry. document management. Free Subscriptions.

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Construction Certification Green Software 120

Building Radar

JULY 15, 2024

Insurance plays a crucial role in managing risks and ensuring the successful completion of any construction project. Common Types of Construction Insurance General Liability Insurance (CGL) Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance is essential for both general and trade contractors.

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Insurance Liability Construction Risk 52

Construction Lawyer

MAY 13, 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. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. Risks in LEED design. Architects often underestimate the risks associated with LEED projects.

Risk 40

Risk Design Illinois AIA 40

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 19, 2011

These are risk takers, men and women who are driven to hustle and make a profit—not the sitting still type. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. document management. One of my favorite parts of this job is getting to talk with professionals in the industry who work with contractors for a living. Recent Posts.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 120

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. The contract documents should be drafted to protect this individual.

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AIA Contract Documentation Drafting 61

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Throughout the ongoing process, however, all of the following are address and/or improved upon: Who can offer change ideas (informally and formally) Who assesses the impact of the proposed change Who reviews the proposed change and its impact for approval How is the change implemented Documentation of the outcome. enables full visibility.

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Project Management Organization Capterra Management 229

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2012

The Business of Construction Risk Management » The Fundamentals of Building Information Modeling (BIM). Until recently, those drawings were produced by hand, but in the last 25 years or so, computers have become the primary tool people use to produce construction documents. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites.

Construction 120

Construction BIM Software Software 120

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. DocuSign . 4: Performance Tracking.

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Autodesk Construction Contract Documentation 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Quality issues arise from various problems like using low-quality materials or failing to document changes. It’s possible to improve quality control in construction by working towards closeout earlier, focusing on using quality workflows, conducting risk assessments frequently, and standardizing your processes.

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Management Construction Risk Documentation 97

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

General contractors know these risks when they take the role. 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 insurance. Builder’s risk insurance.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Accidents Risk 52

Building Information Management

AUGUST 6, 2013

On the left of this spectrum, you have those Design-Build projects that use bridging documents, lowest bidder selection, and a team that doesn’t work well together. The biggest problem with this model is that when you have an architect prepare bridging documents, you’ve just made all the big decisions without the input of the building team.

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Design Documentation Contract Estimating 69