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| Page 1 of 8 | Previous | Next | CONSTRUCTONOMICS MARCH 14, 2010  What Ever Happened With Those Crane Accidents in 2008? Home » Uncategorized What Ever Happened With Those Crane Accidents in 2008? Written By: John Poole on March 14, 2010 316 Comments 2008 was a very bad year for cranes in this country. in May 2008 killing two crane operators. We have to avoid, at all costs, another year like 2008. Lomma’s company was associated with the collapse of two cranes in 2oo8. | CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR OCTOBER 13, 2010  Presenting At Green Legal Matters This Week in New Orleans Between 2005 and 2008, the Green Building Construction industry has grown by 500%, from a $10 billion industry to a $49b industry. McGraw-Hill Trends Driving Change Report’s Green Outlook 2009 predicts the industry tripling between now and 2013, to a $140b market. If you’re in construction, these numbers should get your attention. Especially in this market. | | | | | |
| CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY OCTOBER 30, 2009  Social Media Challenges in Business Similar to Early Internet Adoption Carol's Construction Technology Blog Technology Solutions for the Construction Industry Home About News Events Webinars and Workshops Social Media Email Archiving jump to navigation Social Media Challenges in Business Similar to Early Internet Adoption October 30, 2009 Posted by carolhagen in communication , twitter , web 2.0. Oops, only 30% of business have a social media policy. | CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 When Things Go Wrong on the Jobsite « Construction Knowledge He was rigging the 300′ tower crane that collapsed on 51st Street in 2008, killing seven and injuring another two dozen. We work in a dangerous business. William Rapetti: By teaching [attorneys Arthur Aidala and John Esposito and Marianne Bertuna] the business. The accident outraged the community and Bill was charged with manslaughter. He was found not guilty on all charges this summer. We all make decisions every day that have a degree of risk. found the following interview with Bill Rapetti in ENR this week to be sobering. When were your licenses suspended? | CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR SEPTEMBER 22, 2010  More Federal Contracts For Small Businesses – How To Capitalize The good news is that According to the SBA’s fourth annual small business Procurement Scorecard , small businesses got a record number of federal contracting dollars in 2009. But the bad news is that the SBA is still not reaching its goals in giving money to small businesses. Why isn’t the SBA meeting its goals? think this is probably a mixture of two complexities. | CONSTRUCTION MARKETING IDEAS OCTOBER 17, 2011  The planning meeting Today, we begin our annual two day business planning meeting. This process, started with another consultant at the height of an internal business crisis in 2005 — long before the most recent economic crisis/recession — is where we bring all of our employees and key contractors together to set the course for the next year. Business managementand Europe. | | | | | | | |
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CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2011  Three Years of Construction Law Musings and Still Going Strong
Amazingly, that date was December 11, 2008. I have expanded my construction client base and my circle of friends and colleagues, both personal and business related. I am also humbled to have been named to Super Lawyer’s Rising Stars and to the Virginia Business Legal Elite in Construction Law , both for 2011. Business of Construction Marketing Construction Construction Law construction law musings law musings virginia Virginia State BarIn a conversation recently, I talked with someone who had been reading Construction Law Musings for almost 2 years. license. MORE >> -
CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2010  Is The Better Business Bureau Worthless for Contractors?
Home About Us Your Authors Our Services Resources Blog Directory Avvo Legal Guides Avvo Answers Forms & Documents Webinars Other Publications Contact Us Speaking Engagements Press Contacts Dec 2010 08 Scott Wolfe Jr 2 Is The Better Business Bureau Worthless for Contractors? Every now and again, we have a client contact us because one of their customers made a complaint with the Better Business Bureau, and they need it cleared up. complaint with the Better Business Bureau is a strange predicament. All in all, in the age of Yelp! Vincent T. MORE >> -
CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012  LEED and Effective Job Creation
While layoffs and business closings are making the news, there is one sector that is quietly educating and growing a new economy filled with transformation and economic recovery. million jobs between 2000 and 2008, and this number is expected to grow to 7.9 Business of Construction Green Building Guest Post Friday construction law musings Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Sustainable energy US Green Building CouncilImage via Wikipedia. For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Construction Law Musings, we welcome back Elaine Hirsch. million by 2013. license. MORE >> -
CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2010  Comment Period for Seattle's New Construction Standards Expiring Soon
Home About Us Your Authors Our Services Resources Blog Directory Avvo Legal Guides Avvo Answers Forms & Documents Webinars Other Publications Contact Us Speaking Engagements Press Contacts Nov 2010 02 Scott Wolfe Jr 0 Comment Period for Seattle’s New Construction Standards Expiring Soon The City of Seattle has stuck with the same Construction Standards since 2008 ( you can download the current standards in PDF here ), and they are poised to publish a new edition in the early part of 2011. What will these new standards look like? Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply. MORE >> -
CONSTRUCTION MARKETING UK | SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2011  Social media success is fun! Social media satire 32.
Some people are beginning to realise that a 24/7/365 online existence is neither a great lifestyle or a brilliant business model. We also hear the whisper of Microsoft looking to buy Yahoo for half the price offered in 2008, but will Uncle Bill be buying a bargain or a white elephant? Social media marketing brings business to the Internet. age of technology isn’t just changing the way we communicate and market our businesses. Social media success is fun! Social media satire 32. That’s why I love Mondays and social media satire! Who knows? This Web 2.0 MORE >> - Thanksgiving for (national) cultural differences CONSTRUCTION MARKETING IDEAS | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2011
- Value Added Design – Go Green CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2011
- How To Get Your Small Contracting Business Considered for King. CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2010
- Safety Sunday: You're Business | The HTRC: Homeowner's & Trades. HTRC | SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2011
- Empire Avenue, Social Media reality, Klout and Zite! Social Media satire 12! CONSTRUCTION MARKETING UK | TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011
- NAHB Business Management Training | The HTRC: Homeowner's & Trades. HTRC | FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2011
- Looking to the digital future CONSTRUCTION MARKETING IDEAS | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2011
- Make Those Decisions MARKUP AND PROFIT | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2011
- What is PACE Financing and Is It Doomed? CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2010
- Benefits of LEED Compliance for Universities CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2011
- Negotiating – Not MARKUP AND PROFIT | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011
- If it wasn't in the budget. MARKUP AND PROFIT | TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2010
- Bigger doesn't always mean more profitable MARKUP AND PROFIT | TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2011
- Why Build Green in Virginia? It Just Makes Sense. CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2011
- Things You Don't Need College For GREEN GODDESS | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2010
- Honesty, truthfulness, straight dealing MARKUP AND PROFIT | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2010
- Computer Use in the Office MARKUP AND PROFIT | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2010
- Note from a former “Hammer Swinger” MARKUP AND PROFIT | TUESDAY, JULY 13, 2010
- Websites – what you don't know can cost you money MARKUP AND PROFIT | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2010
- Finding a Voice in a Storm GREEN GODDESS | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2010
- Money Saving Tip #19 – Fuel Purchases MARKUP AND PROFIT | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2010
- Predictive Maintenance: For work and home HTRC | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2010
- Construction Engineering Workers on Demand TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2012
- Promises To Pay Mean Squat To Your Lien Deadlines CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2010
- The Government’s investment for UK renewables to reach £2.5bn TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2012
- IRS Aid to Help Victims of Chinese Drywall CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2010
- How To Challenge An Unemployment Claim in Louisiana | Monitoring. CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2011
- Things To Keep In Mind When Entering a Green Building Contract CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2010
- Don't Let California's Mechanic Lien Law Changes Catch You Off Guard CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2010
- Are Mechanic Lien Laws Changing Across The Country To Require More. CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2010
- Interesting Bill in Congress Imposes Prison Term for Safety Violations CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2010
- Is Failure To Achieve LEED Certification Consequential Damages. CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2010
- Why You Should Lien First (and Ask Questions Later) in Virginia. CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | MONDAY, MAY 17, 2010
- Celebrating Our 5th Year Blogging – Simplified Look and Free. CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | SUNDAY, APRIL 25, 2010
- 3 Legal Concepts That Are Counter-Intuitive…and Dangerous CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2010
- Is The Nailed! Blog “Nailing” Companies Before A Fair Investigation? CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2010
- When Bidder on Public Project Defrauds the State, Louisiana 1st. CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2010
- How To Prepare For A Non-Paying Project CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2010
- The Difference Between Public and Private Projects | Monitoring. CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 2010
- A Catch-22: Pay When Paid Clauses Do Not Extend the Lien Period CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 2010
- Solar Panels Now Allowed in New Orleans Historic French Quarter? CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2011
- Bill Introduced in Washington Legislature To Offset Williams v. CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2011
- Air Sealing: The Attic Hatch | The HTRC: Homeowner's & Trades. HTRC | FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2011
- Energy Myths & Why the ball needs to be carried! HTRC | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2010
- Sites We Like – Guide Me Green HOME BUILDING | FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2011
- What Happens After You File A Mechanics Lien | Monitoring. CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 2010
- E-Verify Required in Mississippi on State and Private Projects CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2010
- Bringing IPD to the Public Sector COLLABORATIVE CONSTRUCTION | MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2010
- Joint Ventures and Contractor Licensing – Not A Simple Topic CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 2010
- Money Saving Tip #8 – Sub-Contractor Agreement MARKUP AND PROFIT | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2010
- Louisiana 2nd Circuit Reiterates Difficulty in Overturning. CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | MONDAY, MAY 3, 2010
- New Retainage Rules in Louisiana Protect General Contractors. CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2010
- Can I File A Mechanics Lien For This? CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2010
- What Costs Can I Include in a Mechanics Lien? CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 2010
- Preserving and Executing Lien Rights Leads to Prompt Payment CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2010
- Washington Court of Appeals Confirms It's Tough To Argue Around. CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2010
- 2011 Marks Sixth Year Wolfe Law Group Refuses To Raise Rates CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 2011
- Tokyo Buildings Stand up to Quake | Monitoring Construction Law in. CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2011
- Getting Something for Nothing MARKUP AND PROFIT | FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 2011
- Are You Too Good to be True? MARKUP AND PROFIT | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2010
- Professional relationships with your clients MARKUP AND PROFIT | FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2011
- How To Prepare For A Non-Paying Project CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2010
- Money Saving Tip #16 – No Make-Work Projects MARKUP AND PROFIT | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2010
- There's Nothing Like a Handwritten Note MARKUP AND PROFIT | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2011
- Money Saving Tip #27 – Employee Reviews MARKUP AND PROFIT | MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2010
- Website Opinions MARKUP AND PROFIT | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2011
- Money Saving Tip #10 – Cell phone use MARKUP AND PROFIT | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2010
- Paying a Salesperson MARKUP AND PROFIT | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2010
- Examples of Things That Can Go Wrong on a Green Building Project CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2010
- Litigation Sucks!! Get Out Of It CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2010
- New Mississippi Resident Preference Law Is Important for Louisiana. CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2010
- Social Media: Video, YouTube and Social Media Marketing CONSTRUCTION MARKETING UK | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2011
- Green Legislation from the Louisiana 2010 Session CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2010
- New Law Affects Louisiana Construction Contracts in 2011. CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2010
- Collaborative Construction Blog: Katy's Birthday - An Allegory. COLLABORATIVE CONSTRUCTION | TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2010
- Must You Fight For Your Right To Build Green? CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2010
- Model Disclosure Statement Required in Washington To Protect Lien. CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2010
- You Shall Take a Fixed Salary. MARKUP AND PROFIT | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011
- Your Contractor Isn't Telling a Tall Tale. MARKUP AND PROFIT | TUESDAY, JULY 6, 2010
- Alert: Virginia General Assembly Tweaks Mechanic's Lien Notice. CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2010
- Collaborative Construction Blog: Interdisciplinary Organizations. COLLABORATIVE CONSTRUCTION | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2010
- Quit Worrying About the Other Guy MARKUP AND PROFIT | MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 2010
- Around the Web in Construction Law – April 23, 2010 CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2010
- What's New in Louisiana Construction Law? CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 2010
- Louisiana State Contractors Board Website Gets New Suit. CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2010
- Guest Post on Musings on Avoiding Residential Construction Disputes CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2010
- Where Have I Been? Fixing Server Problems CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 2010
- Join the Wolfe Law Group Fantasy Football Team CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 2010
- Remembering Katrina: Stones Taught Me To Fly CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 2010
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