Construction Law

AUGUST 5, 2024

Constructive acceleration often refers to a situation where the contract administrator (or equivalent) fails to award an extension of time (“EOT”) to which the contractor is entitled, and the contractor is compelled to accelerate the works to meet the original completion date, essentially to avoid liability for liquidated damages.

Legal 52

Legal Liability Construction Contract 52

Construction Law

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

It refers to a dispute resolution procedure in which both parties’ experts give their evidence together at a hearing or trial, with questions being posed to the experts at the same time by the judge or arbitrator(s). “Hot-tubbing” is another term for “concurrent expert evidence”.

Legal 52

Legal Construction 52

Best Practices Construction Law

JULY 2, 2012

joined the legal research playing field with Westlaw, LEXIS, FindLaw and all the other law-related databases. Every opinion includes a "How cited" tab showing how the current opinion was cited by the referring opinion. Is that the only legal research an inquiring mind should do? Let's to a quick test. Absolutely not!

Legal 54

Legal Change Orders Tennessee US 54

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 19, 2021

There is a little direction provided by the FTC’s 2012 update to its Green Guides, the most recent update of the Guides , but that document is at this point more of a historical reference; although it does valuably offer guidance on materials and energy sources that are “renewable,” and “carbon offset” claims.

Claims 156

Claims Sustainability Legal Risk 156

Construction Law

DECEMBER 3, 2023

In a construction context, retention typically refers to money that the employer deducts and retains from interim payments due to the contractor as security for the proper completion of the works and/or the rectification of any defects or other non-compliant work.

Legal 52

Legal Security Employment Contractors 52

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

Sustainability Certification is a term that refers to a specific certification, such as LEED, Green Globes, ICC 700 and EnergyStar or required by the IgCC or ASHRAE 189.1. All of this works to allocate the legal risks of the green building project. Another 3 definitions relate to certification.

Green 153

Green Risk Drafting Sustainability 153

CivilJungle

AUGUST 8, 2022

Legal Documents Required for Purchase of Property. But we must avoid the problem and legal situation by checking the documents required for buying property. Every construction work begins with legal approval. The actual owner of land legally sets people by way of every power of attorney. Commencement Certificate.

Documentation 52

Documentation Legal Certification Agreement 52

Construction Marketing

MAY 21, 2021

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.

Safety 266

Safety Accidents Risk Employment 266

Construction Law

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Disruption typically refers to any hindrance or interruption to a contractor’s regular progress resulting in it incurring additional cost due to lower productivity in executing the impacted work. This story is only available to subscribers to the printed edition of Construction Law.

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Legal Products Construction 40

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

The financial and legal headaches notwithstanding, you’ve also probably missed your opening date because those sub contractors walked off the job when they didn’t get paid. Check at least three references. So your general contractor’s financial problems are costing you time and money. A Dun & Bradstreet report is MANDATORY.

Commercial 120

Commercial Banking Lien Construction 120

Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a group of daring, innovative and creative attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a boutique ESG driven non-law and consulting firm “powering sustainability, today, for tomorrow’s business.” yes, this blog will continue).

Regulation 194

Regulation Risk Sustainability Management 194

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 5, 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. Nancy Hudes and I are now publishing a new blog at www.ESGLegalSolutions.com (. yes, this blog will continue). This post originally appeared in that blog.

Regulation 156

Regulation Risk Sustainability Claims 156

Constructonomics

MAY 2, 2014

And don’t think you’ll get legal fees in a settlement – it just won’t happen. Sometimes there is a much simpler solution and getting bogged down with all the legal mumbo jumbo can cause you to lose site of other less expensive alternatives. File a Mechanic’s Lien (if you can). Don’t Freak Out.

Lien 186

Lien Finance Deals Legal 186

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 3, 2018

This is list is for reference only and may not be complete or current. Any information provided it NOT intended as any form of legal guidance. Regulatory – JOC. The JOC regulatory framework is evolving despite its long term use.

Guidelines 100

Guidelines Arkansas Minnesota Virginia 100

Green Building Law Update

MAY 3, 2015

It will continue to be referred by the acronym GBCI. Correctly referring to LEED certification is of paramount importance in legal opinions given in building acquisitions and financing. GBCI, formerly known as the Green Building Certification Institute, has changed its name to Green Business Certification Inc.

Documentation 120

Documentation Certification Green District of Columbia 120

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.

Industrial 120

Industrial Drafting Green DC 120

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 6, 2011

In his commencement speech to Stanford University graduates in 2005, he references The Whole Earth Catalog from the mid-1970’s: On the back cover of their final issue was a photograph of an early morning country road, the kind you might find yourself hitchhiking on if you were so adventurous. Stay Foolish. _. productivity. project management.

Construction 195

Construction Software Software Accounting 195

Lets Build

APRIL 20, 2020

Legal disputes. We already referred to it above but it’s crucial to understand that less admin work equals less time wasted and by extension fewer schedule delays. More analytically, here are a few examples with some of the most notable problems that might follow a project delay in construction: Additional labour wages.

Schedule 206

Schedule Construction Cash Flow Budgeting 206

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

I started this blog because I wanted to help design and construction professionals navigate the legal hurdles certain to pop up from the green building movement. I often refer to him as the Godfather of green building law. I started this blog because I had an "Aha!" " moment when I studied for the LEED AP exam.

Green 120

Green Certification Negotiation Legal 120

FDR Safety

DECEMBER 11, 2020

It is important to understand that there is no regulatory or legal definition for probability and severity terms. It is critical to remember the primary purpose of using Table 2 is to drive consistency between risk assessments.

Risk 156

Risk Feasibility Safety Injury 156

FDR Safety

MARCH 19, 2020

A well-versed representative is also familiar with OSHA’s own internal procedures for handling an OSHA inspection, the Field Inspection Reference Manual or FIRM at [link]. Consulting with the company’s legal counsel about difficult or special problems, such as search warrants or subpoenas.

OSHA 156

OSHA Inspections Conference Employment 156

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 31, 2021

PFAS is very persistent in the environment and in the human body, meaning these chemicals don’t break down, accumulating over time, and as such have been referred to ‘forever chemicals’ making them an emergent environmental catastrophe. The EPA reports, “there is evidence that exposure to PFAS can lead to adverse health outcomes.

Site 156

Site Commercial United States Regulation 156

Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

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. Lever & Associates, PLLC in 2014 and is the firm’s top legal strategist. The Big Data Concept. It will further help in conserving energy and in solving some climate challenges.

Construction 155

Construction Accidents Life Cycle Injury 155

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 16, 2023

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.

Management 108

Management Contractors Safety OSHA 108

Lets Build

DECEMBER 2, 2022

It requires written standards that can be referred to at any time by employees, sub-contractors, and clients alike. 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. Construction quality management is broadly similar to project management.

Management 156

Management Construction Risk Cash Flow 156

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Although foam coffee cups and plates are often referred to as “Styrofoam®,” that terminology is incorrect. Reduction of waste is a good aim, but banning legal products does not accomplish that end and is bad government, including that what comes as a replacement may be worse?

Maryland 156

Maryland Products New York Regulation 156

Construction Dive

JANUARY 9, 2013

By Bruce JervisIn an industry which makes such extensive use of contractual documentation, some complain of obtuse or arcane legal terminology. This is clear, longstanding legal terminology. It means an event which must occur before a legal obligation arises. It may affect the enforceability of the contract clause itself.

Contract 48

Contract Subcontracting Legal Ohio 48

Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 21, 2016

Like every legal question, the answer is: It depends! When you are required to strictly comply with a particular provision or legal requirement, then any departure from that requirement (no matter how insubstantial) can void the claim or provide an absolute defense. Do you think the court in Schindler reached the right conclusion?

Claims 82

Claims Contract Legal New York 82

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

A good CM should have both a strategical and tactical approach, understand technical complexity, have organizational data analysis skills and last but not least knowledge of security procedures and legal matters. References. Communicate clearly and effectively. Construction management is more than just a job.

Project Management 108

Project Management Management Construction Spirit 108

Lets Build

MAY 19, 2023

By disseminating this information clearly and consistently, the construction team can maintain a safe working environment and adhere to legal and regulatory standards. By doing so, it becomes a vital reference material during pre-task planning and discussions.

Management 141

Management Inspections Construction Plans 141

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 5, 2020

But they’re not referring just to physical attributes, such as longer legs or bigger brains, but also to behavior. What Are the Legal Safeguards for Getting Back to Work? The ability to adapt is a hallmark of being human. No In-Person Crowds? Use Tech to Produce Virtual Events . What Can Builders Market During a Pandemic? .

Innovation 104

Innovation Metro Management Legal 104

Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 14, 2010

What I want to focus on in this post is an interesting point that I recently read in legal article hosted at Consesusdocs.org: Legal Commentary: Green Building Risks. See some of our previous posts for discussions, including review of the the LEED tag , and this post: Uh-Oh: I Made A LEED Mistake and Don’t Know What To Do.

Certification 75

Certification Green Legal Contract 75

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The attached files will then be added as references to the RFI on the Autodesk Build platform. Meeting Minutes | Add References on Mobile. Users will be able to add and view references to their meetings and meeting items on their iOS devices. Submittals | Closed Submittals Visibility Permissions. API | Checklist Signature API.

Autodesk 98

Autodesk BIM Construction Schedule 98

Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

While the legal issue focused on the County’s right rely on the defense of sovereign immunity, the Contractor’s (and it expert’s) characterization of the damages was critical to the outcome of the case. In County of Galveston v.

Claims 118

Claims Compensation Contract Contractors 118

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

Do they have the financial resources to complete a job; is their insurance up-to-date; how does their safety record look; what do their references say about their recent work; what experience do others in my company have with them? Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. productivity. small business.

Bidding 149

Bidding Construction Documentation Software 149

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 18, 2016

Client names and other specific references are omitted to protect the not so innocent.). Admittedly my practice is varied such that there may be no truly typical day, so let’s look at a real day in the life, what I did this past Friday. 04:55 a.m.

Green 149

Green Drafting Contract Sustainability 149

Lets Build

JULY 7, 2020

Daily progress reports must be filled out with accuracy so that there is a smooth flow of communication that can be referred back to in case of liability issues or legal disputes in the future.

Project Management 174

Project Management Construction Accidents Site 174