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Legal Terms Explained: Pure Economic Loss

Construction Law

Under English law, pure economic loss is a concept that typically arises in the context of the tort of negligence and refers to financial loss that has not been caused by physical damage to property or injury to a person. This story is only available to subscribers to the printed edition of Construction Law.

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November 2016 Newsletter – Tips on responding to new OSHA drug testing, injury reporting guidance

FDR Safety

One of the most significant OSHA actions of 2016 was issuing guidance on drug testing, injury reporting and safety incentive programs. OSHA threw a curve ball to employers with its recent guidance on drug testing, injury reporting and safety incentive programs, leaving companies wondering how to respond. By Andrew Kaake.

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5 Ways To Ensure Safety On The Jobsite

Construction Marketing

Workplace safety, also known as occupational health and safety, refers to the act of providing a safe working environment for everyone in the workplace. So, putting aside the legal safety requirements that need to be complied with, you’ll also have to consider those risks that are unique to your site. Conclusion.

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What Will Construction Look Like In The Future?

Construction Marketing

The big data concept refers to the huge quantities of information that have been stored in the past and continue to be stored up-to-date. These advancements in technology will significantly minimize construction injuries and lead to more spectacular civil engineering structures. The Big Data Concept. Author Bio: David B.

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Adjusting During A Pandemic: Skepticism Abounds – It Can’t Happen to Me… or Can it? Part 2

FDR Safety

It is important to understand that there is no regulatory or legal definition for probability and severity terms. Achieving acceptable risk shall include reducing the likelihood of injury to a minimum. It is critical to remember the primary purpose of using Table 2 is to drive consistency between risk assessments.

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Contractor Management and Prequalification: Why Are They Necessary?

Safety Services Company

The Importance of Prequalification and Contractor Management Prequalification refers to the process of assessing and evaluating potential contractors or subcontractors before awarding them a project. Avoiding Legal Issues Hiring clients hire a licensed contractor to save themselves from legal liabilities and low-quality work.

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Refine versus shine: Defining and defending design intent with refined concrete

Construction Specifier

LEED AP, Vivian Volz, CSI, AIA, LEED AP, SCIP Photo courtesy Tao Group Solutions After years of grappling with client callbacks, legal disputes, and financial losses from poor polished concrete installations, the industry has reached a breaking point: prohibit polished concrete. DCOF is a measurement of the floor, similar to Ra and Mohs.

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