Sentences with phrase «against building and construction»

In March, a subsidiary of Related Companies filed a lawsuit against Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York and its president, Gary LaBarbera, alleging that the union's labor policies drove up costs at Hudson Yards by more than $ 100 million.

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The Urban Development Institute, which represents developers, has warned the NDP against imposing too many demand curbs, pushing instead for incentives for purpose - built rental units and less red tape to promote more multi-family construction.

Julie Clarke, The Federal Court of Australia rules against submissions on agreed penalties (Fair Work Building Industry Inspectorate / Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union), e-Competitions Bulletin June 2015, Art.

The Federal Court of Australia rules against submissions on agreed penalties (Fair Work Building Industry Inspectorate / Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union), e-Competitions Bulletin June 2015, Art.

The Appeal against the Full Federal Court decision Director, Fair Work Building Industry Inspectorate v Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union [2015] FCAFC 59 was heard by the full bench of the High Court yesterday.

Recommendation: create more flexibility for the construction of dwellings built in support of the agricultural purposes on farms, while maintaining and strengthening guards against converting farms to purely residential, lifestyle properties.

create more flexibility in the regulation for the construction of dwellings built in support of the agricultural purposes on farms, while maintaining and strengthening guards against other non-agricultural development of land in the Farming Zone.

How well the state of California has succeeded in preparing for her guests can be best summarized by statistics: 45 miles of cross-country runs, 14 miles of downhill trail and, of course, the great jump, 1,300 feet from top to bottom, are all ready and now being tested by advance contingents of skiers; three ski lifts have been constructed at a cost of $ 600,000; $ 50,000 has been spent to secure Squaw against the chance of avalanche; communications on the downhill courses require 80 miles of telephone wire; blasting the trails smooth took two tons of dynamite; 12 miles of construction road were built; it took 50 men and $ 250,000 to build the ski jump.

His critics linked the alleged construction of the building to the recent bribery and corruption allegation leveled against him by the controversial musician and New Patriotic Party (NPP) card - bearing member, Kwame Asare Obeng, alias A Plus, in the Unibank - Korle Bu saga.

Notable among the cases is the case against the Board of Trustees of the Synagogue Church Of All Nation, SCOAN, and the engineers involved in the construction of the collapsed building.

Also at 11 a.m., a coalition of open - shop construction groups, led by the NY Construction Guy, rally against the appointment of Robert Cornegy Jr. as the chairman of the NYC Council Committee on Housing and Buildings and call for the return of Councilman Jumaane Williams, City Hall stepsconstruction groups, led by the NY Construction Guy, rally against the appointment of Robert Cornegy Jr. as the chairman of the NYC Council Committee on Housing and Buildings and call for the return of Councilman Jumaane Williams, City Hall stepsConstruction Guy, rally against the appointment of Robert Cornegy Jr. as the chairman of the NYC Council Committee on Housing and Buildings and call for the return of Councilman Jumaane Williams, City Hall steps, Manhattan.

Clear's amendment would eliminate the city's waterfront setback requirements for commercial projects, while Maniaci's amendment would allow public money be used for construction, would allow condo space and, maybe most importantly for the project, would kill a 45 - year - old prohibition against building on certain Wisconsin Avenue prime real estate.

The powerful State Building and Construction Trades Council has launched a $ 500,000 campaign against her, including television and newspaper ads highlighting the allegations of sexual misconduct and negative language.

With construction that included defenses against waves up to 30 feet high, and earthquake - friendly building codes, it's seen little structural damage.

Not only are the characters flat, paper constructs, but the levels and buildings are largely made of cardboard (as is Mario's health bar), while environmental effects such as water and sand throw off small circles of construction paper when they splash against something.

Since launching the launch of our public capital campaign, Building for the Future: The Campaign for Excel Academy, in 2013, Excel Academy has raised over $ 10 million against a $ 12 million goal to support our organizational growth and the construction of our new high school bBuilding for the Future: The Campaign for Excel Academy, in 2013, Excel Academy has raised over $ 10 million against a $ 12 million goal to support our organizational growth and the construction of our new high school buildingbuilding.

Wood is of course used for construction of new items and for building a shelter, roof and palisade for defense against wild enemies and the weather.

Given the nuclear solution requires new reactor designs yet to be built even for demonstration and test purposes, and then the complexities of siting nuclear power plants near the calling water they need while defending them against flood waters makes construction of tested designs take a decade.

The Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction and an annual forum like Buildings Day can play major roles in helping the industry and policymakers spur action and track progress against the new buildings - specific goal — which has been long needed and is a welcome addition to the climate Buildings and Construction and an annual forum like Buildings Day can play major roles in helping the industry and policymakers spur action and track progress against the new buildings - specific goal — which has been long needed and is a welcome addition to the climate Buildings Day can play major roles in helping the industry and policymakers spur action and track progress against the new buildings - specific goal — which has been long needed and is a welcome addition to the climate buildings - specific goal — which has been long needed and is a welcome addition to the climate dialogue.

After decades of demonstrations and protests against the building of an enormous hydroelectric dam at Belo Monte in the lush Brazilian rainforest, the government has finally given approval to begin construction.

In order to foster the utilization of passive energy sources, building codes should be adjusted so that new home construction requires the largest surface area of the roof to face south, and kitchens be designed such that refrigerators be normally placed against exterior walls in order to provide access for direct thermal exchange with cold winter air.

The building's owner, Station Lands, and the general contractor in charge of the construction project, Ledcor Construction, claimed the cost of replacing the windows against a builders» risk insurconstruction project, Ledcor Construction, claimed the cost of replacing the windows against a builders» risk insurConstruction, claimed the cost of replacing the windows against a builders» risk insurance policy.

«TCC claims 2.1 The following are examples of the types of claim which it may be appropriate to bring as TCC claims --(a) building or other construction disputes, including claims for the enforcement of the decisions of adjudicators under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996; (b) engineering disputes; (c) claims by and against engineers, architects, surveyors, accountants and other specialised advisers relating to the services they provide; (d) claims by and against local authorities relating to their statutory duties concerning the development of land or the construction of buildings; (e) claims relating to the design, supply and installation of computers, computer software and related network systems; (f) claims relating to the quality of goods sold or hired, and work done, materials supplied or services rendered; (g) claims between landlord and tenant for breach of a repairing covenant; (h) claims between neighbours, owners and occupiers of land in trespass, nuisance etc; (i) claims relating to the environment (for example, pollution cases); (j) claims arising out of fires; (k) claims involving taking of accounts where these are complicated; and (l) challenges to decisions of arbitrators in construction and engineering disputes including applications for permission to appeal and appconstruction disputes, including claims for the enforcement of the decisions of adjudicators under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996; (b) engineering disputes; (c) claims by and against engineers, architects, surveyors, accountants and other specialised advisers relating to the services they provide; (d) claims by and against local authorities relating to their statutory duties concerning the development of land or the construction of buildings; (e) claims relating to the design, supply and installation of computers, computer software and related network systems; (f) claims relating to the quality of goods sold or hired, and work done, materials supplied or services rendered; (g) claims between landlord and tenant for breach of a repairing covenant; (h) claims between neighbours, owners and occupiers of land in trespass, nuisance etc; (i) claims relating to the environment (for example, pollution cases); (j) claims arising out of fires; (k) claims involving taking of accounts where these are complicated; and (l) challenges to decisions of arbitrators in construction and engineering disputes including applications for permission to appeal and appConstruction and Regeneration Act 1996; (b) engineering disputes; (c) claims by and against engineers, architects, surveyors, accountants and other specialised advisers relating to the services they provide; (d) claims by and against local authorities relating to their statutory duties concerning the development of land or the construction of buildings; (e) claims relating to the design, supply and installation of computers, computer software and related network systems; (f) claims relating to the quality of goods sold or hired, and work done, materials supplied or services rendered; (g) claims between landlord and tenant for breach of a repairing covenant; (h) claims between neighbours, owners and occupiers of land in trespass, nuisance etc; (i) claims relating to the environment (for example, pollution cases); (j) claims arising out of fires; (k) claims involving taking of accounts where these are complicated; and (l) challenges to decisions of arbitrators in construction and engineering disputes including applications for permission to appeal and appconstruction of buildings; (e) claims relating to the design, supply and installation of computers, computer software and related network systems; (f) claims relating to the quality of goods sold or hired, and work done, materials supplied or services rendered; (g) claims between landlord and tenant for breach of a repairing covenant; (h) claims between neighbours, owners and occupiers of land in trespass, nuisance etc; (i) claims relating to the environment (for example, pollution cases); (j) claims arising out of fires; (k) claims involving taking of accounts where these are complicated; and (l) challenges to decisions of arbitrators in construction and engineering disputes including applications for permission to appeal and appconstruction and engineering disputes including applications for permission to appeal and appeals.»

Obtained substantial verdicts in jury trials and arbitrations for general contractors against developers and owners for unpaid contract monies, including projects for construction of shopping centers, office complexes and commercial buildings.

He has defended Products Liability Actions against manufacturers and sellers of allegedly defective products including pharmaceuticals, automobiles, yachts, motorcycles, cranes, furniture, household items, dyes, food products, building and construction supplies, toys, and sporting equipment.

Business Development: Brokering various business dealings that further the diversification of Indian economies Developing and accessing commercial financial programs and services for tribal governments, including tax - exempt offerings and federally - guaranteed housing loans Serving as issuer or underwriter's counsel in tribal bond issuances Ensuring tribal compliance with Bank Secrecy Act and other federal financial regulatory requirements Handling federal and state income, excise, B&O, property and other tax matters for tribes and tribal businesses Chartering tribal business enterprises under tribal, state and federal law Registering and protecting tribal trademarks and copyrights Negotiating franchise agreements for restaurants and retail stores on Indian reservations Custom - tailoring construction contracts for tribes and general contractors Helping secure federal SBA 8 (a) and other contracting preferences for Indian - owned businesses Facilitating contractual relations between tribes and tribal casinos, and gaming vendors Building tribal workers» compensation and self - insurance programs Government Relations: Handling state and federal regulatory matters in the areas of tribal gaming, environmental and cultural resources, workers» compensation, taxation, health care and education Negotiating tribal - state gaming compacts and fuel and cigarette compacts, and inter-local land use and law enforcement agreements Advocacy before the Washington State Gambling Commission, Washington Indian Gaming Association and National Indian Gaming Commission Preparing tribal codes and regulations, including tribal court, commercial, gaming, taxation, energy development, environmental and cultural resources protection, labor & employment, and workers» compensation laws Developing employee handbooks, manuals and personnel policies Advocacy in areas of treaty rights, gaming, jurisdiction, taxation, environmental and cultural resource protection Brokering fee - to - trust and related real estate and jurisdictional transactions Litigation & Appellate Services: Handling complex Indian law litigation, including commercial, labor & employment, tax, land use, treaty rights, natural and cultural resource matters Litigating tribal trust mismanagement claims against the United States, and evaluating tribal and individual property claims under the Indian Claims Limitation Act Defending tribes and tribal insureds from tort claims brought against them in tribal, state and federal courts, including defense tenders pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act Assisting tribal insureds in insurance coverage negotiations, and litigation Representing individual tribal members in tribal and state civil and criminal proceedings, including BIA prosecutions and Indian probate proceedings Assisting tribal governments with tribal, state and federal court appeals, including the preparation of amicus curiae briefs Our Indian law & gaming attorneys collaborate to publish the quarterly «Indian Legal Advisor ``, designed to provide Indian Country valuable information about legal and political developments affecting tribal rights.

We will bring claims against shopping malls, big box retailers, supermarkets, restaurants, apartment buildings, construction companies and other commercial entities, as well as homeowners and municipalities.

Specialising in heavy construction disputes arising from building & engineering activities both nationally and internationally, relating to breach of contract, delay & disruption, time extensions, prolongation, payment provisions, acceleration, loss of productivity, final accounts and professional negligence actions against professional advisers including architects / engineers, surveyors and solicitors.

Other cases against governmental entities in which we have prevailed include claims against highway departments for improper maintenance of a road; improper signing of a road; inappropriate construction areas; cases based upon using improper mixtures for making roads safe during winter storms; negligence in improperly maintaining public buildings; and negligent driving by public employees.

claims by and against local authorities relating to their statutory duties concerning the development of land or the construction of buildings;

Builder's Risk Course of Construction — Protects against perils that could endanger your building while under construction, including wind, fire, lightning, anConstruction — Protects against perils that could endanger your building while under construction, including wind, fire, lightning, anconstruction, including wind, fire, lightning, and vandalism.

With the entry - level smartphone market not always focusing heavily on impressive aesthetics and strong build quality, instead favouring cheap materials and simple construction, HTC's budget HTC Explorer goes somewhat against the grain with a largely sturdy construction pairing with a reasonably eye - catching design.

Against climbing costs, labor limitations and regulation, builders are building — and according to an analysis recently released by Trulia, comparatively, construction is kicking up the most in one headline - making market: San Francisco.

Sidley Austin Brown & Wood LLP has agreed in principle to become the anchor tenant in a Loop tower proposed by Hines, a Houston development firm, as downtown office building construction is seemingly unfazed by uncertainty over the economy and the war against Iraq.