The Constructor

JANUARY 26, 2020

The roles and responsibilities of contractors manifest themselves in various aspects of the project for instance project planning, management, monitoring, construction site safety, and legal issues. The contractor also appoint subcontractor, who […].

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 20, 2022

In most cases, the contractor, subcontractor, or site owner will be held responsible. If the construction company fails to keep the site safe, they could face liability. Going through the legalities of such issues can be complex, so working with a personal injury attorney In Englewood would be a good starting point. .

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

On November 1, ASTM International revised its Phase l Environmental Site Assessment standard. Phase l Environmental Site Assessment Standard E1527-13 sunset eight years from its approval on November 6, 2013 and the new E1527-21 was as of last week published and now available for use, but. 9601) and petroleum products.”.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 31, 2021

The question de riguer in commercial real estate transactions is if PFAS is included in a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment? A peer reviewed study cited approvingly by the EPA describes 99.7% of Americans have a detectable PFAS in their blood! 9601) and petroleum products.”.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 5, 2025

Deadlines, projects, and site visits make traditional classroom-based learning impractical. Lessons on regulatory compliance can provide insights into navigating complex legal requirements. Many professionals struggle when transitioning from on-site roles to managerial positions because they lack formal business training.

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HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

During this stage, the client/GC team collaboratively address site assessments, permit requirements, and scheduling, leveraging the GC’s practical experience in the field. These proactive safety measures reduced the risk of on-site incidents, minimized legal risks, and kept the project in line with OSHA requirements.

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Construction Law

APRIL 1, 2025

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Lets Build

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

However, this doesn’t mean that there is no way to reduce setbacks on your projects and prevent costly mistakes that could eventually lead to never-ending claims and legal disputes. Read more: Good communication on the job site – Connect your teams and see everything. This is where timely communication comes into the picture.

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Construction Law

MARCH 3, 2025

In the context of construction arbitrations, it can be beneficial for a tribunal to visit the site to contextualise the issues in dispute. Site visits can also facilitate equal access to evidence that may otherwise be in the possession of one party alone. If you have a subscription please log in to read the rest of the story.

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Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Roofing isn’t a one-person job; you’ll need, at least, two roofing contractors to work on a single site. If you have more projects, you’ll need to hire more workers to go to various working sites. 9) Legality and Taxes. 8) Brand name. Brainstorm on your brand name. There are various business structures.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

This will be calculated by energy generated on site plus any offsets recognized by the LEED v4 EA category (both BD+C and O+M) minus source energy consumed. This will be calculated by water re-used on site plus any greywater from a municipality or an external site minus potable water consumed. On the other hand, the U.S.

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Construction Law

DECEMBER 18, 2024

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ENR Construction

APRIL 26, 2021

Former naval shipyard plans next construction phase but site remediation and legal issues dog planned revamp of one-time Gulf Oil refinery.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 13, 2015

Construction site cameras are becoming more common on a wider range of projects for various uses. Some are benefits to owners, others to general contractors and on-site managers and others to the marketing or legal teams. But are they worth the cost and the hassle?

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Construction Law

MAY 16, 2024

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has won a landmark legal challenge against a freeholder that will force it to fix serious building safety issues in a Stevenage tower block. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 13, 2017

First and foremost, the attorney-client privilege protects communications made in confidence by a client to its attorney in the attorney’s professional capacity for the purpose of obtaining legal advice. Some suggest that the role of legal counsel appears to morph into that of an environmental advisor.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

The errors and poor processes result in change orders, project delays, and legal disputes. 10% are due to site related productivity issues, most of which could have been foreseen. 10% are due to equipment and/or materials delays, most off which could have been foreseen. are all defined.

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Constructonomics

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Building safety is at the forefront of the minds of every building contractor, site manager, architect, designer and building owner from a project’s start to completion. Immediate Legal Compliance. Eliminates Site Disruption; Reduces Overall Cost.

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Construction Law

MAY 2, 2024

Failure to properly address embodied carbon emissions in the government’s Future Homes Standard and Future Buildings Standard consultation could leave resulting legislation open to legal challenge, the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) has warned.

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Construction Law

APRIL 18, 2024

Failure to properly address embodied carbon emissions in the government’s Future Homes Standard and Future Buildings Standard consultation could leave resulting legislation open to legal challenge, the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) has warned.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 17, 2020

“Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.” ” Henry Ford.

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HardHatChat

OCTOBER 28, 2019

A more recent example of this was speculation in Chicago about cannabis operators scouting space for dispensary locations on the Mag Mile in advance of recreational marijuana being legalized in Illinois as of Jan.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 21, 2021

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. Rather than be negligent about them, companies, in fact, have the responsibility to ensure the safety of everyone on the site. 3) Create A Workplace Safety Culture.

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ENR Construction

JULY 16, 2020

Suit alleges Jacobs, others used 'junk science' in report to US Navy of disputed work but parties won't comment further; new moves in other TT legal actions.

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Building Radar

JULY 25, 2024

Embarking on a construction project in Texas entails navigating a web of legal requirements to ensure compliance. This compliance checklist will guide you through the key legal requirements, helping you avoid costly fines and project delays.

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BD+C

AUGUST 8, 2024

Yet the legal profession also is not immune to the challenges many industries are experiencing in adapting to hybrid work, attracting and retaining top talent and meeting calls for greater equity and inclusion in the workplace. Multipurpose training rooms provide space for mock trials and case strategy.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 4, 2023

Legal & General is halting production at its modular homes factory in Yorkshire after the business racked-up losses of £174m since it was set-up seven years ago. As a start-up business with a significant fixed cost base, a strong and predictable site pipeline is required to make L&G Modular Homes a successful sustainable business.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 16, 2022

Other factors include permits, professional fees, and site preparation costs. Furthermore, it’s also best to consider the orientation of the site. Otherwise, you might get into legal trouble, which can cause delays in your project. They can also offer you a competitive quote that fits your budget.

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Construction Law

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The High Court has rejected the legal challenge to the government’s climate adaptation plans, ruling that the National Adaptation Programme (NAP) is lawful. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 19, 2015

The growth since the data gathering for 2011 study has been significant with marijuana legalized for recreational use in four states and medicinal use in 19 states. Although non legal marijuana growing is hard to calculate, the association with high energy use has been accepted for decades.

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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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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Up until that time, an employee representative could accompany the OSHA inspector on a walk-around only if that representative was actually employed at the site. But in 2013, OSHA eliminated the requirement that the employee representative actually work at the site. The NFIB lawsuit, filed in U.S.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 8, 2015

However, at construction sites, accidents are potentially industry-ruining. With every new story about environmental disasters, earth-shattering explosions, andtrapped laborers, construction sites become less and less appealing — even as the population grows and demands for new, updated structures increases. Documentation.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 28, 2020

A defined preplanning period develop the initial project scope, schedule, and budget, then a joint planning phase, including a joint site visit and detailed line item proposal from the contractor follows. Collaborative behavior is somewhat foreign within an industry segments known for mistrust, antagonistic relationships and legal disputes.

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 21, 2018

This total is made up of the medical costs resulting from an accident, compensation payments for the injured worker, and any legal expenses. To simplify, indirect costs include everything that comes after the medical, legal, and compensation expenses. If more injuries are prevented, the price of direct costs will drop. Indirect Costs.

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Construction Law

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Measures to streamline the judicial review process, reduce the amount of time it takes for legal challenges against projects to move through the courts, and improve the way data on case progress is published have been proposed in an independent report commissioned by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

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Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2022

Minimized risk of legal claims. Running a large construction business can put you at risk of legal trouble. If construction mistakes occur, for instance, you may find yourself liable—and as any construction executive knows, a lengthy, costly legal battle is never beneficial to business. Cost control and efficiency.

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