Mr Ethics

APRIL 23, 2014

Ethics, There seems to be a growing trend in the construction industry whereby project owners are placing all risk on the design professional or contractor. Owners are assuming less and less risk exposure through contract provisions that assign risk away from them. Regards, Mr. Ethics

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Mr Ethics

APRIL 23, 2014

Ethics, There seems to be a growing trend in the construction industry whereby project owners are placing all risk on the design professional or contractor. Owners are assuming less and less risk exposure through contract provisions that assign risk away from them. Regards, Mr. Ethics

Risk 100

Risk Claims Insurance Liability 100

Mr Ethics

APRIL 23, 2014

Ethics, There seems to be a growing trend in the construction industry whereby project owners are placing all risk on the design professional or contractor. Owners are assuming less and less risk exposure through contract provisions that assign risk away from them. Regards, Mr. Ethics'

Risk 100

Risk Claims Insurance Liability 100

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

One risk facing the construction industry is liability for defects in a company’s work.

Insurance 153

Insurance Liability Residential Commercial 153

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 1, 2011

Surety bonds are often misunderstood within the green building industry. Entitled Keys to Managing Green Construction Risks, Liability and Litigation , this program will focus on the key concerns and solutions to the ever changing green construction culture.

Green 159

Green Liability Legal Risk 159

Job Order Contracting

MAY 17, 2022

How a company assesses and plans for climate-related risks may have a significant impact on its future financial performance and investors’ return on their investment in the company. The proposed rules contain a “safe harbor” for liability for Scope 3 emissions disclosure. Is your organization ready? Change is difficult for everyone.

Regulation 264

Regulation Risk Equity Organization 264

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 27, 2021

As a contractor, you likely know that your business is always at risk. Between the potential for accidents and injuries on the job site and the risk of lawsuits, it’s important to have insurance to protect yourself from financial losses, but what kind of insurance do you need? General Liability Insurance.

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Insurance Contractors Accidents Liability 156

Building Radar

AUGUST 22, 2024

Construction projects, by their very nature, involve a significant degree of risk. From safety hazards to contractual disputes, the industry faces numerous liability issues that can lead to costly legal battles, project delays, and financial losses. Common Construction Liability Issues 1.

Liability 52

Liability Risk Legal Construction 52

Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Having snow removal insurance is important, considering the risks and dangers of snow removal and deicing. Because of their nature of work, snow removal contractors are usually exposed to many risks, which may include anything from third-party injuries to equipment. Usually, more business means more liability risks.

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Insurance Legal Compensation Injury 201

Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Make sure you know your stuff when it comes to project planning and risk assessment so that everyone knows what’s expected of them. Don’t forget that cultivating relationships with clients is essential in this industry. For every business, having really effective management practices is an absolute must.

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Construction Risk Management Resource 311

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Project Protection 101: Exclusive Insights for Cost Challenges PCF Construction offers insight on current market construction risks, and how to take control. Project Protection 101: Exclusive Insights for Cost Challenges PCF Construction offers insight on current market construction risks, and how to take control.

Insurance 156

Insurance Risk Security Contractors 156

Levelset

AUGUST 24, 2022

Construction businesses need many different types of insurance to mitigate the risks associated with building projects. Two of the most common insurance policies that contractors have are builder’s risk and general liability, which serve very different purposes. What is builder’s risk insurance?

Liability 52

Liability Risk Insurance Contractors 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 28, 2024

Research Report 271, Construction Industry Institute, Austin, Tx. Understanding Construction Industry Experience and Attitudes toward Integrated Project Delivery.” Ballard, G., and Cho, S. Starting from Scratch: A New Project Delivery Paradigm.”, and Becerik-Gerber B. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management Kim, Y.,

Procurement 244

Procurement Construction DC AIA 244

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

As technology continues to evolve, the construction industry evolves with it. Technology can also dramatically change a contractor''s risk profile and create the potential for unforeseen liabilities.' Technology can also dramatically change a contractor''s risk profile and create the potential for unforeseen liabilities.'

Management 120

Management Liability Mobility Risk 120

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 19, 2020

The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA, commonly referred to as Superfund), 42 U.S.C. provides an important liability protection, including from cleanup costs, for parties who qualify as bona fide prospective purchasers (BFPPs). 9601 et seq., 9601 et seq.,

Liability 156

Liability Leases Defense Commercial 156

Green Building Law Update

JULY 25, 2021

million commercial and industrial real estate transactions in the United States each year, so you need to be aware of the revised standard expected to be issued later this year. Environmental Protection Agency as satisfying its All Appropriate Inquiry rule to obtain protections from liability under CERCLA, the federal Superfund law.

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Site Drafting United States Regulation 296

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 30, 2020

For those concerned about the state of the environmental industrial complex during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, I can report that last Friday I reviewed my 1,000th Phase I Environmental Site Assessment this year. 9601 et seq., 9601 et seq.,

Site 156

Site Liability Leases Defense 156

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Industry News. Industry Statistics. 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. Equipment Management.

Construction 195

Construction Software Software Accounting 195

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 4, 2021

economy, and a reduction in the cost of capital through mortgages securitized with green building bonds, would not only be a dynamic shift in the economic underpinnings of the real estate industry, but create jobs, invest in existing buildings, and more, with the resultant fixing of the planet. It is time to dare and endure.”.

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Green Debt Security Commercial 293

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’re a highly regarded organization in the construction industry.

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Certification Site Accidents OSHA 183

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Professional liability insurance provides contractors coverage from financial losses that happen as a result of their errors, mistakes, or negligence. In that case, professional liability insurance would generally provide the plumber with reimbursement for legal fees, settlements, and judgments.

Liability 52

Liability Insurance Injury Contract 52

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Liability insurance protects your business against claims for damages caused by you and your workers, if you have any. The two most common liability insurance policies for contractors are general liability and professional liability. What are general liability and professional liability insurance?

Liability 52

Liability Insurance Claims Legal 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Despite its benefits, however, BIM adoption isn’t as widespread in construction as some might think, according to recent industry findings. The 2017 report found the industry hasn’t made much progress in this regard. construction industry isn’t dedicating as much time and energy to BIM adoption as it could be.

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BIM Contractors Software Software 223

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 game of risk. Risk assessments are never glamorous, but they’re essential throughout the lifespan of any project.

Management 156

Management Construction Risk Cash Flow 156

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.

Green 159

Green Contract AIA Drafting 159

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 1, 2020

We are supremely confident that our business philosophy of “environmental risk as an opportunity” remains right for the times. Tenants Order Phase l to Avoid Hazardous Substance Liability. As we begin the new decade of the Roaring ‘20s we are incredibly excited about the prospects for environmental law.

Maryland 156

Maryland Green Liability Risk 156

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2012

Industry News. Industry Statistics. 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. First, they understand risk.

Risk 120

Risk Insurance Construction Software 120

Construction Equipment

MAY 12, 2016

Chubb has issued an advisory entitled New Business Models, Technology Raise Professional Liability Risks for Contractors , outlining the risk of cyber threats associated with new technology used in the construction industry.

Risk 48

Risk Industrial Liability Modeling 48

Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Paper forms decrease worker productivity, increase risk/liability, and decrease operational efficiency. Here are some processes in the construction industry that can make an easy conversion to mobile. Mobile business apps are more accessible to businesses than ever. Site Inspections. Site Safety and Compliance Reporting.

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Mobility Inspections Construction Safety 235

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 27, 2020

I am supremely confident that our longtime business philosophy of “environmental risk as an opportunity” is right for the times. Blog posts generally mirror our law practice including changing and developing with client’s businesses to take advantage of the very best of the broader environmental industrial complex.

Maryland 156

Maryland Green Profitability US 156

Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Rigorous oversight, extensive use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and investment in safety and compliance training drive Bob’s profits well above industry averages. With growing scrutiny on job site dangers and liability concerns, prioritizing safety is crucial in sustaining a competitive edge. Let’s look at why that is.

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Safety Bidding Contract Liability 123

Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

What Home Builders Should Know About Liability Insurance. Q+A with Katie Beck about assessing risk for a changing home building industry. cbroderick. Thu, 02/04/2021 - 12:41. The number of different sources of loss, along with the timing of when those losses come in make it really hard for us to project losses,” says Beck. “If

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Risk Management 52

Construction Law

MARCH 4, 2025

Analysis Generative Artificial Intelligence to transform construction procurement Constructions long and complex supply chains increasingly come under pressure, partly due to geopolitical events beyond the industrys control, but partly also for reasons that it can often do something about. Some risks are already uninsurable, he warns.

Construction 40

Construction Procurement Legal Insurance 40

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 16, 2020

That language accomplishes next to nothing for the seller or buyer and may only serve to mitigate risk for the real estate brokers. Maybe not surprisingly, this dark underbelly of the solar industry is not only a residential problem. Concomitantly, the issues related to the sale of houses will get much larger, faster.

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Housing Leases Residential Agreement 207

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

For one thing, circumstances can change quickly in today’s uncertain construction industry. For another, work delays from 2021 are likely to impact the risk of subcontractor default in 2022 and beyond. . Formula: (Cash and Cash Equivalents + Marketable Securities + Accounts Receivables) / Current Liabilities . Current Ratio

Safety 94

Safety Debt Liability Equity 94

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 2, 2016

More than 60% of that subset was in jurisdictions with a mandatory green building law creating liability for the architect among others. The case instructs there is no more liability arising from green building versus other construction, but that the liability is different.

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Drafting Green Contract Documentation 120

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 22, 2019

Traditional project delivery methods include, but are not limited to the following: construction management at risk (CMR), design-build (DB), and design-bid-build (DBB). All the associated products, tools, and services are also readily available to support consistent, best value implementation. Characteristics of Integrated Project Delivery.

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Management Life Cycle Budgeting Budget 147