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"The Disputed Term" - EDTexWeblog.com One-term claim construction hearings are rare, but they do exist. In this one, Judge Payne rejected the argument that the term was means plus function, writing that "the phrase does not use the word “means,” nor does it recite a “function” in the form traditionally found in means-plus-function limitations." According, he construed it and rejected the claim that it was indefinite. https://lnkd.in/gyB-mgm4 #EDTX #EDTExWeblog

Non-material amendment approved for alterations to an existing permission for a barn conversion to ensure that the approved plans match up with the Building Regulations plans.  Due to the amount of time this application took to be approved, originally, the client had reconsidered their needs and reduced the number of bedrooms which resulted in an overall need to alter the approved plans.  In order to tie in with building regulations, and the plan condition, a non-material amendment application was utilised to ensure that all plans matched to ensure that there are no issues with compliance in the future especially, for example, at the point the property is sold as/when applicable. Non-material amendments are, in our opinion, ofteb overlooked but can be very useful and are important in regularising plans if changes need to be made following grant of a permission. A relatively simple process can ensure that you have the necessary paperwork in place which can be useful for matters raised in sales, re-mortgaging as well as any general planning enforcement enquiries which may be received. #planning #approval #nonmaterialamendments #buildingregulations #planningconsultants #consultants #regularisation #planningpermission #wychavon

This time next week we'll be hosting Policy Exclusions Part 2: Because Once Just Isn’t Enough. During the webinar you will learn: 1) About the second half of policy exclusions and how they actually work 2) Improper/negligent construction exclusions and why they are so limited 3) Why wear and tear denials are the easiest to overcome Register today before it's too late! https://loom.ly/YzIA7mk

🚧 Party walls can be confusing. Our latest blog post breaks down everything you need to know about the Party Wall Act, from definitions to dispute resolution. Protect yourself and your neighbours! Read more: https://lnkd.in/eembAWfu #PartyWall #Construction #NeighbourlyAdvice

Are you complying with the amendments to the retentions regime? With its first birthday a matter of days away, check out this great update from Victoria Bortsova and Sarah Scrivener on the changes brought about by the amendment.

Learn about how a designer qualified as a subcontractor under the Colorado Prompt Payment Act in the latest BuildSmart blog post.

Safety in construction is not just a checkbox on a list—it is a mindset, a commitment, and a responsibility. By prioritizing safety, companies can protect their most valuable assets—their workers—and build a reputation based on trust, integrity, and excellence. At Terra, Safety is not a choice; it is a necessity. Sherri Manning Conrad Muhly IV #TrustTerra #SafetyFirst #ConstructionSafety #BuildingBetterTogether #Demolition #ConstructionSafety #SafetyFirst #WorkplaceSafety #SafetyCulture #SafetyCommitment #SafetyResponsibility #ProtectWorkers #BuildingSafety #TrustAndIntegrity #ExcellenceInSafety #SafetyMindset #SafetyAwareness #SafetyIsNecessary #SafetyMatters #SafetyLeadership #SafetyStandards #SafetyTraining #SafetyAtWork #SafetyManagement #SafetyPerformance

⚠ Important Industry Update ⚠ There are some important updates regarding the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023. The bill sets out to impose a multitude of changes that will have a significant impact on builders, independent contractors and subcontractors. We've attached a document provided by Master Builders Australia summarising what this means for businesses and tradies. Have your say by visiting https://lnkd.in/eKkHgjtY where you can sign the petition to defend the rights of contractors to be their own boss. Please share this with members of your network that could be potentially affected. #adxdepot #buildingindustry #industryupdate #haveyoursay

Although a narrow survey, there's a consensus of opinion that the actual Reference Standards, part of the Code by inclusion, are far more influential in building better buildings that the actual text found within the Code itself, all nearly 900 pages of it, and therefore more important. However, the licensing board does not ask any questions on the licensing exam about any of those additional reference standards. Not one. It's understandable why not as those Reference Standards, last I counted included standards from 95 different promulgating organizations, associations, councils, and agencies which produced some 1,250 standards, which would add over 3,750 pages to the already voluminous body of knowledge from which the Licensing Board crafts exam questions. IMHO- the exam questions and body of knowledge should include at least some reference standards, especially those standards applicable to the climate zone and market construction defect history of your area. For instance, here in my territory of Central Florida, the reference standards referencing stucco cladding: ASTM C-926 & C-1063 should be included, among others. What are your thoughts?

The law stipulates that building or construction work, such as extensions, demolitions, or maintenance, can only be undertaken by obtaining a permit from the relevant municipality. Read more https://lnkd.in/dZrzTDPu #Locals #Qawl_Fassel