Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 26, 2015

EPA has issued significant revisions to the existing 1988 underground storage tank regulation that will impact most, if not all, businesses with USTs. EPA regulates over 571,000 USTs, down from a high of 2.1 The federal UST regulation applies to USTs storing petroleum and certain hazardous substances (i.e., million USTs in 1984.

Regulation 120

Regulation Drafting Comparison Environment 120

BD+C

JULY 19, 2021

has spurred regulators and insurers to more carefully scrutinize the condition of other high-rise residential dwellings. The collapse of a condominium tower in Surfside, Fla.,

Regulation 105

Regulation Inspections Florida Insurance 105

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 15, 2018

Construction management is challenging, in no small part because the industry is governed by a plethora of regulations. Step one on the road to managing construction compliance is straightforward, even if it might be time consuming: Learn the regulations that apply to your business. Insurance and bonding requirements.

Management 173

Management Regulation Construction Documentation 173

Levelset

MARCH 21, 2022

Even though the insurance company isn’t your customer, the property owner may be depending on that insurance check to pay for your work. To cover these expenses, restoration contractors need to manage their cash flow to ensure they have enough money in the bank — especially when the insurance company is dragging their feet.

Cash Flow 98

Cash Flow Insurance Lien Management 98

FDR Safety

JANUARY 7, 2014

The company appealed and the matter was heard by a hearing officer for the state Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals. I also pointed to OSHA regulations, under which the agency cannot substitute its judgment for the employer’s about the need for PPE unless the employer’s hazard assessment was not done properly.

Employment 168

Employment OSHA Banking Washington 168

Constructonomics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

Being aware of bonding regulations within the construction industry can help a new contractor keep on track. Surety bonds offer financial protection similar to insurance, although there is a distinct difference in how they work. Construction bond regulations. How construction bonds work. Tell Your Friends.

Contractors 140

Contractors Regulation Insurance Claims 140

BD+C

MAY 22, 2014

Federal disaster policy should shift its focus toward mitigation in order to reduce future disaster costs, the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies says. Regulations Codes and Standards' The industry group recommends that the federal government create incentives for states to adopt and enforce strong building codes.

Insurance 58

Insurance Regulation Industrial 58

Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

The National Insurance Crime Bureau, the public source for vehicle theft data reported to insurance companies, stopped tracking catalytic converter thefts in 2015. And while China likely leads the world in production from raw elements, the U.S. may be the largest importer and largest recycler of rare earth metals.

Wichita 177

Wichita Insurance DC New York 177

Constructonomics

MARCH 23, 2010

But how the bill will affect people insured by their employer or who purchase health insurance on their own remains a mystery in my opinion. Employers don’t provide car insurance, or homeowners insurance, so why would they provide health? So the short answer is, I don’t know. And most people are not.

Industrial 115

Industrial Insurance Employment Construction 115

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

DECEMBER 16, 2013

A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) flood plain management report says current model building codes, such as the International Codes (I-Codes), have flood provisions that are consistent with NFIP requirements for buildings and structures. Posted by Heidi Schwartz.

Insurance 57

Insurance Modeling Feasibility Safety 57

Construction Law Monitor

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

This is a very heavily regulated industry, with complex deals and transactions happening daily. All of these aspects are heavily regulated by both local and state government. Both the City and State have arms for the the board of health that regulates food. Gas Related Regulation. Construction and Development.

Regulation 51

Regulation Industrial Louisiana Leases 51

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 18, 2011

INSURANCE |. Compliance/Regulations. In a way, a surety bond is like insurance; it is a three-part agreement between the contractor, the organization requiring the bond (e.g. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law.

Cash Flow 168

Cash Flow Software Software Accounting 168

FDR Safety

JULY 12, 2016

OSHA’s new, misguided requirement for detailed electronic reporting of injury and illness data by employers has come under legal challenge by a coalition of trade associations, employers and an insurance company.

Injury 120

Injury Legal OSHA Employment 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 31, 2012

INSURANCE |. Compliance/Regulations. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management. Resource Center.

Construction 185

Construction Software Software Accounting 185

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Prequalification demonstrates that your company adheres to health and safety regulations, preventing potential lawsuits, poor work, and additional expenses for the client. You must upload 3 years of OSHA logs, Insurance (COI & EMR), and Safety programs (RAVS®).

Management 126

Management Contractors Safety OSHA 126

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 24, 2018

Employee payroll taxes, insurance, and fringe benefits. Compliance with environmental laws (overhead [indirect] costs associated with performing work in compliance with EPA/OSHA regulations, including obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, reporting requirements, etc.). Subcontractors’ overhead and profit. Quality control.

Overhead 100

Overhead Permits Insurance Contract 100

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2012

INSURANCE |. Compliance/Regulations. This, after all, is the foundation of the insurance industry. And risk can be a profit center, since insurance companies obviously make money. So what do construction and insurance companies have in common? Well, consider the business model of the insurance industry.

Risk 120

Risk Insurance Construction Software 120

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

INSURANCE |. Compliance/Regulations. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management. Resource Center.

Construction 180

Construction Software Software Accounting 180

Construction Enquirer

JULY 4, 2023

” Independently of BRE, whose certification is regionally focused on the UK and Ireland, Kingspan is certified by the globally recognised insurer testing regime FM Approvals, which carries out annual factory surveillance audits to verify our products comply with its global approval standards. ” . ”

Certification 112

Certification Regulation Products Insurance 112

Construction Law

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Legislation state of play table Our regular update on the progress of regulations and legislation affecting construction and procurement compiled by Alignment Media. The RAP risks a plethora of regulations, proposals and guidance which risks muddying the waters further, they warn.

Construction 40

Construction Insurance Risk Safety 40

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 6, 2011

INSURANCE |. Compliance/Regulations. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management. Resource Center.

Construction 195

Construction Software Software Accounting 195

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

INSURANCE |. Compliance/Regulations. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management. Resource Center.

Construction 174

Construction Software Software Accounting 174

Construction Law

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

News Our regular news round up reports on a major review of water industry regulation; a rail group urging the use of private finance; and a call for standard form contracts to be left unamended. Legal terms explained Tom Cadman of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP explains what is meant by Building Liability Orders.

Construction 40

Construction Insurance Contract Liability 40

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

INSURANCE |. Compliance/Regulations. Fewer accidents also mean lower insurance premiums, which mean lower labor costs. or higher, then it might be time to consider implementing a comprehensive safety plan to try and reduce your workers compensation insurance costs. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |.

Construction 136

Construction Insurance Software Software 136

Construction Law

MARCH 4, 2025

Legislation state of play table Our regular update on the progress of regulations and legislation affecting construction and procurement compiled by Alignment Media. Thea Maertens , a legal director at Gateley Legal, explores other legal routes that could help to mitigate big bills from HMRC. Some risks are already uninsurable, he warns.

Construction 40

Construction Procurement Legal Insurance 40

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2012

INSURANCE |. Compliance/Regulations. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management. Resource Center.

Construction 168

Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Understanding net-zero, LEED, BREEAM and other topics, as well as local regulations, will likely be a non-optional part of construction in the not-too-distant future. Wearables’ ROI Is in Safety and Insurance, Expert Says. Construction Input Costs Rise 6.2 Percent Through August.

Industrial 162

Industrial Construction News Insurance 162

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 30, 2011

INSURANCE |. Compliance/Regulations. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management. Resource Center.

Construction 168

Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 10, 2012

INSURANCE |. Compliance/Regulations. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management. Resource Center.

Construction 174

Construction Software Software Accounting 174

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Example include, general and administrative and other overhead costs, insurance costs, bonding and alternative payment protection costs, protective clothing, equipment rental, and contractor’s profit. Employee payroll taxes, insurance and fringe benefits. Subcontractors’ overhead and profit.

Contract 100

Contract Overhead Insurance Profitability 100

GCP Applied Technologies

APRIL 25, 2018

Here are issues to discuss with your project stakeholders to help get your global building project off the ground smoothly: What are the local building regulations? Although there are international building codes, there are often additional regulations that apply, depending on the region. What are the local environmental standards?

Regulation 87

Regulation Construction Insurance Products 87

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 21, 2023

And the contractor vowed to go after “designers, fire engineers, supply chain and insurers” to reclaim a “substantial portion” of the £62m it has set aside for building safety and cladding retrofits. The cost of complying with the Building Safety Act has blown a hole in the latest accounts from Willmott Dixon.

Safety 82

Safety Insurance Accounting Regulation 82

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 2, 2011

INSURANCE |. Compliance/Regulations. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management. Resource Center.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Accounting 159

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

INSURANCE |. Compliance/Regulations. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management. Resource Center.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Accounting 159

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 20, 2011

INSURANCE |. Compliance/Regulations. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management. Resource Center.

Software 120

Software Software Construction Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

INSURANCE |. Compliance/Regulations. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management. Resource Center.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Bidding 159

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Army Job Order Contracting per GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, ARMY FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION SUPPLEMENT ( AFARS ) Subpart 5117.90 – Job Order Contracts 5117.9000 Scope of subpart. 1 Revised August 4, 2022 5117.9004 DOD FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION SUPPLEMENT 5117.9004 Procedures.

Contract 264

Contract Office Negotiation Documentation 264