Constructlaw

APRIL 6, 2023

This guide provides an overview of international arbitration: how it works; when you should select it as the dispute resolution procedure; and key considerations when drafting an international arbitration agreement. Read the full guide here.

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Construction Law

JUNE 3, 2024

News Our regular news round up focusses on a disputes survey that suggests artificial intelligence will have an impact on contracts sooner than many think; a Labour Party plan that involves scrapping the IPA and the NIC; and a landmark legal victory for the government that forces a freeholder to fix serious building safety issues in a tower block.

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Construction Law

OCTOBER 1, 2024

For example: KSA In 2023, the Ministry of Justice prepared a draft Mediation Law in an effort to develop the legislative framework for mediation and conciliation. The Saudi Centre for Commercial Arbitration (SCCA) published its own Mediation Rules in 2018, which are largely based on the UNCITRAL Mediation Rules.

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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. Rough drafts, cost estimates, and scheduling considerations are made at this point.

Housing 52

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 18, 2016

Cannabis cultivation is not new, but beginning in the 1990s when states began to legalize medical marijuana and recently as state laws evolved, decriminalizing and legalizing recreational use of cannabis, the burgeoning industry has brought with it environmental implications, including of water and energy use.

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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. ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a fabulous group of attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a new law consulting firm.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 18, 2016

Responding to consultant email and draft report of Phase II environmental site assessment. Reviewing and approving quotes in draft third party journal article on defects in green building contracts. Drafting form contract for LEED consultant to use in responding to RFPs. Lunch with prospective client]. 01:30 p.m.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 5, 2021

in a state where the majority of rain in cities and towns flows into storm drains dumping into the Pacific Ocean), including a draft emergency regulation that among other things makes washing a car without a shut-off nozzle punishable by a fine. This looming water curb and excessively severe public policy (. yes, this blog will continue).

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Construction Law

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Legal terms explained David Nitek and Noe Minamikata of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP explain what is meant by ‘hot-tubbing’. Vijay Bange and Paul-Raphael Shehadeh of Duane Morris examine key provisions of the draft new edition of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre’s Rules.

Construction 52

Construction Insurance Procurement Drafting 52

Green Building Law Update

MAY 7, 2017

The new Sustainable Projects Exhibit is a potential game changer that could revitalize the now sluggish if not moribund domestic green building industrial complex, that suffers from the lack of regular involvement of the legal profession, and as I recently wrote the resultant, Less than 20% of Green Building Contracts Properly Drafted.

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

For example, in the Universal Concrete Products case, the 4th Circuit reasoned that Virginia courts favor the freedom to contract and that parties are freely able to negotiate and draft these types of provisions. However, in Thomas J.

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Contract Subcontracting Drafting Virginia 77

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a fabulous group attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a new non-law consulting firm. This blog post highlights the legal risk associated with ESG disclosures and proffers that through green building practices, like the U.S.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Time is of the Essence With Construction Litigation Across most jurisdictions in the United States, time is an issue from a legal perspective. This ensures that the report remains legally sound. Walter P Moore and Munsch Hardt reviewed the subcontractors’ contracts to determine their scope of work.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

From snow removal to legal services and office cleaning to landscaping with literally hundreds of business sectors in between, business not traditionally thought of as being in the construction field or the environmental industrial complex, are profiting by being green and marketing their contribution to LEED credits.

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Industrial Drafting Green DC 120

FDR Safety

DECEMBER 1, 2017

In the most recent update filed with the court, OSHA indicated that it has drafted a significant portion of a new Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and that the agency’s economists had made progress on evaluating the proposed rule’s economic impact.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 11, 2016

Believe it or not, a construction contract with scores of provisions that runs dozens of pages does not actually define the entire legal relationship between the parties, regardless of how thorough the contract may seem or how much time and expense they invested in its drafting.

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Lets Build

DECEMBER 2, 2022

A construction quality management plan should be drafted as a standard document, to be applied to all future projects. If it’s a new situation, it may be necessary to devise workarounds to issues as diverse as legal risks, worker training, or cash flow concerns. Creating a plan.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 26, 2019

Focus on all legal and regulatory issues and requirements. Draft an efficient safety policy. Role Of A Contractor In Legal And Regulatory Issues The contractor also plays an important role in legal and regulatory issues. Besides, he has to check that the project isn’t breaching any legal terms.

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Construction and Infrastructure Law

JANUARY 9, 2020

A well drafted indemnity clause will ensure that all parties are liable for the result of their own work and negligence and that of any party that they have hired to work on a project. In many instances, a clause can be drafted to protect against claims asserted as well as an ultimate finding of liability. What exactly will be covered?

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Building Radar

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The VOB, comprising three parts, establishes the legal framework for construction contracts in Germany. It stipulates the rules for competitive bidding, evaluation criteria, and the legal obligations of all parties involved. For assistance with drafting clear and effective contracts, you may want to explore resources from DLA Piper.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 12, 2015

For example, in the Universal Concrete Products case, the 4th Circuit reasoned that Virginia courts favor the freedom to contract and that parties are freely able to negotiate and draft these types of provisions. It is worth the effort to seek legal advice on these issues prior to drafting and executing contracts with other parties.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JULY 31, 2015

Using some of Siviglia’s tips in Courses on Drafting Contracts , 12 Scribes J. Legal Writing 89 (2008-09), here are a few items to think about when drafting contracts: A contract is about defining transactions and relationships.

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Construction and Infrastructure Law

JANUARY 9, 2020

A well drafted indemnity clause will ensure that all parties are liable for the result of their own work and negligence and that of any party that they have hired to work on a project. In many instances, a clause can be drafted to protect against claims asserted as well as an ultimate finding of liability. What exactly will be covered?

Liability 52

Liability Agreement Drafting Insurance 52

NH Construction Law

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Can the recipient of the notice – in legal parlance, an “account debtor” – ignore the lender’s demand and continue to pay his contractor or subcontractor? A draft Bill is in my desk draw, if anyone at the State House cares to call me.) Not unless he is prepared to pay twice! Suffolk Construction Co. ,

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Additionally, it is suggested in the U.S. it is better to do the right thing, now, rather than be forced to do so by new laws.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 1, 2013

In a 9 page legal opinion made public last Wednesday, Justice Secretary Leila De Lima determined the Department has the authority to expand the scope of the existing Building Code to include “eco-friendly” green building regulation “to respond to the needs of changing times.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 7, 2023

Daily construction reports can save construction companies legal trouble, underline professionalism and elevate projects from good enough to excellent , with all the success that implies. Prime among them are their roles in legal disputes, specific claims and project team documentation. It also helps brings teams together.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 19, 2020

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. Unlike non-supervisory employees, the statements and admissions of a supervisor may legally bind the company.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 21, 2018

Much more than only anticipating weather extremes, in the draft document expected to be approved in the coming days, RELi 2.0 is made clear by the draft’s own words, “[t]he RELi 2.0 Use Legally Logged Wood from Ecologically Managed Forests , recognizes “FSC Certified Wood” only, (. The Green Business Certification Inc.’s

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Constructlaw

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Spirtas countered that the TPA was not a valid and legally binding arbitration agreement because SGLC never countersigned it. For example, the parties “met and engaged in many Pre-Bid actions,” including drafting asbestos removal and demolition plans, attending site visits, and preparing the bid.

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Constructlaw

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Spirtas countered that the TPA was not a valid and legally binding arbitration agreement because SGLC never countersigned it. For example, the parties “met and engaged in many Pre-Bid actions,” including drafting asbestos removal and demolition plans, attending site visits, and preparing the bid.

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Agreement Illinois Contract Bidding 52

Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 10, 2017

Given the trend that the courts have interpreted the term “ may ” as “ shall ” in the context of arbitration agreements, parties to a construction contract must be careful in understanding both the plain, ordinary meaning and the legal meaning of the particular words used.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 17, 2022

Significantly, what is not in the bill was a requirement that all newly constructed buildings be electric only, which was amended out, but will no doubt be back after 15 month study and drafting of an all-electric building code. Nancy Hudes and I are now publishing a new blog at www.ESGLegalSolutions.com (. yes, this blog will continue).

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Maryland Electrical Transportation Estimating 156

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

In that case, professional liability insurance would generally provide the plumber with reimbursement for legal fees, settlements, and judgments. For example, a professional liability policy for plumbers may have different coverages and exceptions than a policy drafted for a mason, since the two trades perform different services.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

While E&O is not usually a legal requirement, many construction professionals take out an E&O policy to protect themselves against potentially devastating financial losses resulting from negligence. A construction contract creates a legal responsibility for the contractor to fulfill certain obligations to another party.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 3, 2017

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. There are a number of mandatory energy benchmarking reporting laws requiring large buildings in a dozen or so U.S.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 3, 2015

Correctly referring to LEED certification is of paramount importance in legal opinions given in building acquisitions and financing.

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