***UPDATE 2/16/12: For those of you that are interested in reading the whole study – hint hint, law firms – you can obtain a copy from the ASCE Library by following this link.*** A new study says that some LEED credits might carry an additional risk of worker injury [...]
Archive for the ‘Managing Risks’ Category
February 8th, 2012 - 10:01 am § in Construction Liability, Green Building, Managing Risks, Workers Compensation
Is LEED Construction Less Safe Than Traditional Construction?
January 30th, 2012 - 11:10 pm § in Construction Liability, Contract Drafting, Contracts, Managing Risks, Standard Provisions
Tips For Subcontractors: What To Look For In The Next Contract You Sign
Subcontractors: Do you really read your contracts? Its ok, if you say no. Probably 50% (or more) of the contracts that I review after a dispute arises were never negotiated by the subcontractor. Heck, on most occasions, the subcontractor never read past their name on the front page. Remember [...]
September 14th, 2011 - 11:20 am § in Certification, Construction Liability, Design, Green Building, Managing Risks
Living Green: Things To Consider When You Build Your Green Home
Here’s an oldie, but goodie. Recently, I have had a few discussions with people interested in “green” and/or modular homes. Ever wonder what it might be like to own the greenest of homes? How about the issues you might face in building one? Here are a few things to conside[...]
Contractors Should Use Caution In Terminating Employees
Here’s a popular question: “Can’t I just fire my “at will” employees?” Generally speaking, you may think its an easy question to answer. But, its incredibly important that you sit down with your attorney and evaluate the contracts and expectations that have[...]
August 29th, 2011 - 1:37 am § in Construction Defect, Construction Liability, Construction News, Managing Risks
The McGuire’s Demise Throws Caution to Third-Party Review
Well, its finally time. After more than a year of debate and extensive coverage here on Builders Counsel, the McGuire has already begun demolition. The product of a rather interesting legal dispute, has finally met its end. Another failure of the third-party inspection system? What do we [...]
Claim Against a Contractor? Don’t Forget That All Washington Contractors Have a Bond
Out some money on a job? Had a general contractor take the money and run without paying you? Had a subcontractor fail to show up and cost your project money? It doesn’t matter if you are a general contractor, a subcontractor, a material supplier, a consultant, an employee or a property[...]
