Do OSHA construction standards apply to designers?

Article Abstract:

Issues discussed concern the liability of design professional's under the US Occupational Safety and Heath Administration's standards on construction. Topics addressed include the case CH2M Hill, Inc. v. Herman, which demonstrates the potential for designer liability for construction worker accidents.

Standards, Construction industry, Safety and security measures, Cases, Occupational health and safety, Occupational safety and health, United States. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Civil engineering, Building designers

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The law: contractor's conduct negates pay-if-paid clause

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The law pertaining to "pay-if-paid" clause that is incorporated in the contract agreements between a contractor and a subcontractor is discussed. The clause absolves the contractor from paying the subcontractor when owner fails to pay the former.

Laws, regulations and rules, Construction, Brief Article, Contracts, Building, Conflict of laws

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Getting the most out of your 'measured mile' approach

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Issues discussed concern techniques for contractors to account for lost productivity due to owner disruption or delay. Topics addressed include filing a claim to recoup losses, and how to determine damages by establishing a link between the problems caused by the owner and the increased cost and time incurred by the contractor.

Methods, Management, Contractors, Labor productivity, Productivity accounting

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