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Better Manage Construction Costs Schedules and Quality

Job Order Contracting

The errors and poor processes result in change orders, project delays, and legal disputes. 10% are due to site related productivity issues, most of which could have been foreseen. It is defined within and Lean environment government by a long-term multi-party agreement and associated written Operations Manual / Execution Guide.

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No Longer in the Dark: A Primer on the Distinction between Delay and Disruption Damages in a Construction Dispute

Best Practices Construction Law

While the legal issue focused on the County’s right rely on the defense of sovereign immunity, the Contractor’s (and it expert’s) characterization of the damages was critical to the outcome of the case. The County entered into an agreement with the Contractor to expand a three-mile stretch of road. In County of Galveston v.

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Difference Between Tort and Contract | What Is Tort |  What Is Contract | What Is Contract Law | What Is Tort Law

CivilJungle

A tort , in common law jurisdiction, could be a tort (other than a breach of contract) that causes an applicant to suffer loss or hurt, leading to legal liability for the one that commits the act. A contract includes many different things to concern, it may be exchanges of product, money, service, etc. What Is Tort?

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One Awesome Case Discussing The Difference Between Delay and Disruption Damages!

Best Practices Construction Law

Today, one of my legal alerts pointed me to one such case dealing with delay damages and disruption damages. While the legal issue focused on the County’s right rely on the defense of sovereign immunity, the Contractor’s (and it expert’s) characterization of the damages was critical to the outcome of the case.

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What Is a Certificate of Insurance (COI) for Contractors — and When Do You Need One?

Levelset

If you’re bidding on contract work, you will likely need a COI per terms of a legal agreement. Most COIs give information on general liability insurance, but can also be used to show proof of commercial automobile or workers compensation coverage. Related: 9 Common Insurance Policies in Construction.

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International Arbitration Experts Discuss The Impact On The Global Economy

Constructlaw

In relation to charter parties, the impact of the pandemic has given rise to a number of legal issues, and potential for disputes up the contractual chain depending on whether the provi­sions are back-to-back. Converteam SAS has held that under the New York Convention, only a party to a signed arbitration agreement can compel arbitration.

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WILG president talks workplace injuries

Safety Services Company

WILG’s members are committed to improving the quality of legal representation to those injured on the job or victims of occupational illness by superior legal education and by keeping informed of legislative and judicial proceedings. How long have you been with the group? Why did you get involved in helping injured workers?

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