Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 13, 2010

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. Here is a truth: Green Building is not a fad.

Legal 58

Legal Green Conference Louisiana 58

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 31, 2019

Disputes in the construction industry are very common. What follows next is a fierce legal battle that puts both the contractor and the investor on the losing end. Having a gentleman’s agreement is the worst mistake you could ever make. Solving a dispute is much easier than preventing it in the first place. Put It in Writing.

Agreement 121

Agreement Construction Documentation Risk 121

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 16, 2020

You understand and agree that this is a lease and not a sale agreement. The solar lease, as well as any power purchase agreement need to be considered in light of federal and state law (including tax laws) that stimulate new possibilities including create profit. The Company owns the solar panel system for all purposes.

Housing 207

Housing Leases Residential Contract 207

Construction Law

APRIL 2, 2024

Legal terms explained Kyle Melville of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP explains what is meant by Scott Schedules. Guest Editors Jane Hughes and Isobel Moorhouse of Trowers & Hamlins LLP say that despite years of industry campaigning the end of retentions is not in sight. Guest editor Retentions – time to say goodbye?

Construction 52

Construction Liability Risk Contract 52

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

And while the Sustainable Projects Exhibit, E204-2017 , is drafted to work as an exhibit to other AIA A201 family owner, architect, contractor, consultant agreements, even if you do not use their nearly 200 contact documents, this Exhibit, separately purchased, may still be a good choice for you.

Green 153

Green Risk Drafting Sustainability 153

Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

Does it promote sustainability focused practices in the building industry? In accordance with the GBCI Certification Agreement because “. Beyond the general disclaimer below about the purposes of the blog, this blog post is not intended to give you criminal law advice or for that matter, any legal advice. .

District of Columbia 226

District of Columbia Legal Green Residential 226

Constructlaw

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Well, for the construction industry, it may never return to “normal.” COVID-19 may have permanently changed the landscape of the construction industry in many ways. Here are just a few issues that the pandemic has brought to the forefront of our industry. This is just a partial list of the impacts on our industry.

Industrial 52

Industrial Union Contract Claims 52

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 28, 2020

Collaborative behavior is somewhat foreign within an industry segments known for mistrust, antagonistic relationships and legal disputes. Additionally a certain level of owner leadership and competency is a core requirement. That said, there is little overtly complex about LEAN collaborative methods.

Procurement 154

Procurement Construction Life Cycle Renovating 154

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 25, 2023

Commercial real estate development involves the process of acquiring, designing, constructing, and leasing or selling commercial properties such as office buildings, retail centers, and industrial parks. This can be done through a purchase or lease agreement. Construction is a critical component of the development process.

Commercial 210

Commercial Leases Regulation Finance 210

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2022

While you are not legally obligated to offer health plans to these workers, you can still choose to. Some widely known examples include building subcontractors, doctors in hospitals, and freelancers in various industries. Instead, 1099 workers are paid based on your agreement with them. What is a 1099 Employee?

Insurance 156

Insurance Plans Contractors Employment 156

Fieldwire

AUGUST 14, 2023

Construction is one of the hardest industries to manage cash flow in, with contractors often facing large up-front costs and frequent, long delays between expenses and payment. The industry’s retainage practices throw another wrinkle into the process. Retainage is up for negotiation Retainage is not set in stone.

Contractors 98

Contractors Cash Flow Lien Negotiation 98

Construction Enquirer

MAY 25, 2023

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has secured the disqualification of another company director following its investigation into illegal cartel behaviour within the demolition industry. Following a number of admissions, Brown has been disqualified for a period of seven years.

Bidding 75

Bidding Compensation Contract Security 75

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

It is surprising to many in the environmental industrial complex that there has been relatively little litigation arising out of green building. Legal scholars can have at it. LEED Certification Agreement has a mandatory arbitration provision. The Supreme Court, in American Express v.

Green 120

Green Contract Documentation Claims 120

Pro Builder

JANUARY 4, 2022

As my time as chairman of the National Association of Home Builders comes to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on the accomplishments of the association and our industry over the past year. NAHB strongly opposes the move and continues to urge the administration to negotiate a long-term agreement with Canada on softwood lumber.

NAHB 98

NAHB Housing News Michigan 98

Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The process for buying and selling a private home building company follows a similar format to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in other industries. Each community and asset in your portfolio requires diligence, legal paperwork, and closing documents. Essential steps for buying and selling a private home building company.

Deals 52

Deals Bidding Agreement Cash Flow 52

Construction Law

JANUARY 31, 2020

Society of Construction Law members can now have a unique 10% multi-year discount on subscriptions to the print version of Construction Law following an agreement between publishers Barrett Byrd Associates and the SCL. To subscribe and claim your 10% discount click here.

Agreement 40

Agreement Insurance Contract Procurement 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

A contract should really be a tool to help everyone in the construction industry; it doesn’t have to be this monster document that you just hold your nose, sign, and hope for the best.” Karalynn also brought up the tendency of the industry to pass liability down the chain when drawing up contracts. Make sense of your contracts.

Contract 52

Contract Contractors Negotiation Subcontracting 52

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Typically JOC Programs are single year IDIQ ( indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity) agreements with up to four (4) additional option years. Procurement costs, project delivery times, overall construction costs, changes orders, and legal disputes can all be mitigated via properly established and managed JOC Programs. track record.

Contract 130

Contract Management Procurement Change Orders 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Technology has undeniably improved operational efficiency across the construction industry. Autodesk is committed to driving more efficiency and collaboration in the industry with deeper connections to technologies and teams. On one hand, teams can connect and collaborate more conveniently, thanks to cloud-based platforms. DocuSign .

Autodesk 105

Autodesk Construction Contract Documentation 105

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

management in the UK construction industry. Journal of Legal. Civil engineering management in the Industrial Revolution. the construction industry. Partnering in the construction industry: A code of practice. construction industry – A taxonomic approach to the literature of the 2000-2009 decade.

Construction 223

Construction Project Management Engineering Management 223

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Typically JOC Programs are single year IDIQ ( indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity) agreements with up to four (4) additional option years. Procurement costs, project delivery times, overall construction costs, changes orders, and legal disputes can all be mitigated via properly established and managed JOC Programs. track record.

Contract 115

Contract Management Procurement Change Orders 115

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

In the UK, the water industry announced its commitment to a carbon zero future by 2030, which is decades before the government’s legally binding target of 2050. There are often various safety requirements and legislative agreements the @One Alliance team must follow. This can also be accompanied by several layers of approvals.

BIM 98

BIM Risk Environment Accounting 98

Pro Builder

JANUARY 4, 2022

As my time as chairman of the National Association of Home Builders comes to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on the accomplishments of the association and our industry over the past year. NAHB strongly opposes the move and continues to urge the administration to negotiate a long-term agreement with Canada on softwood lumber.

NAHB 52

NAHB Housing News Michigan 52

Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 27, 2012

I posted about the new technology by ConsensusDOCS that offered around the clock access, easy editing, easy collaboration, ability to convert, compare and track changes, as well as new legal commentary and user guides. B132–2009, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect, Construction Manager as Adviser Edition.

AIA 48

AIA Contract Agreement Documentation 48

BD+C

AUGUST 28, 2023

Rebekah Schranck, AIA Contractors Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Architects Building Owners Construction Administration presents its fair share of challenges in the architectural industry, from managing clients' change of heart in the midst of construction to dealing with contractors that are reluctant to revise their work.

Construction 81

Construction AIA Architecture Contractors 81

Constructlaw

MAY 3, 2023

Arbitration is the most widely used method of dispute resolution in the construction industry. Arbitration is an important form of alternative dispute resolution used in the construction industry. Industry-specific legal concepts. Industry jargon. Voluminous evidence and documents. Multiple parties.

Construction 52

Construction Claims Contractors US 52

Construction Law Monitor

MAY 14, 2014

-->. The construction industry, just as any other industry has its own terminology or lingo. Although the names are similar the legal implications are significantly different. Lastly, its a directive given by the owner when time and/or cost are not in agreement. No words are more dreaded than change order.

Change Orders 66

Change Orders Construction Documentation Risk 66

Construction and Infrastructure Law

AUGUST 13, 2019

Finally, the third possible amendment would overrule current Board case law holding that collective bargaining language in the construction industry, standing alone, can be legally sufficient to prove a union’s majority status and establish a conventional 9(a) bargaining relationship between an employer and its employees’ union (9(a) relationship).

Bargains 52

Bargains Union Employment Contract 52

Levelset

JUNE 29, 2022

To those on the jobsite day-to-day, it’s no surprise that construction consistently tops the list of the most dangerous industries in the US. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is the federal agency responsible for maintaining workplace safety across all industries. Legal fees. Contract breach es.

OSHA 52

OSHA Inspections Construction Safety 52

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 18, 2011

Industry News. Industry Statistics. In a way, a surety bond is like insurance; it is a three-part agreement between the contractor, the organization requiring the bond (e.g. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory.

Cash Flow 168

Cash Flow Software Software Accounting 168

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 28, 2018

confronting profound and difficult issues about the nature of law in our society and the rights of citizens to have unfettered access to the legal edicts that govern their lives” to hold that no valid copyright interest can be asserted in any part of a code adopted by government. It uses an untrammeled and broader rationale, “.

Green 159

Green United States Commissioning Foundation 159

CivilJungle

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Based on the language in the offer suggestion, the construction business creates tender offers for registration, and if it receives an official administrator agreement will make. Mainly it is survey evidence proof and legal effects. Tender legal paper cost. Tendering Meaning in Construction. Negotiation Tender.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Bidding Construction Contract 52

Constructlaw

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Mealey’s International Arbitration Report recently asked industry experts and leaders for their thoughts on what events had an impact on global economy that have led to an increase in filings. [Editor’s Note: Copyright # 2020, LexisNexis. All rights reserved.]. Commentary by Troutman Pepper Partner Albert Bates, Jr.

Claims 40

Claims Insurance Bankruptcy Legal 40

Construction Law Monitor

MAY 15, 2014

The construction industry, just as any other industry has its own terminology or lingo. Although the names are similar the legal implications are significantly different. Lastly, its a directive given by the owner when time and/or cost are not in agreement. No words are more dreaded than change order.

Change Orders 64

Change Orders Construction Documentation Risk 64

Constructlaw

JULY 13, 2021

1 The 2021 update marks the first time the ICDR’s arbitration rules and mediation rules have been revised since 2014 and 2008, respectively, and is of particular note to the construction industry both in the United States and elsewhere.???????. 8(1)(a)); (2) all of the claims/counterclaims arise out of the same arbitration agreement (Art.

Construction 52

Construction Agreement Claims US 52

Lets Build

JUNE 6, 2017

Legal Risks. Hiring a strong legal team , if your budget allows it, should always be a priority. Make sure that you have all the necessary resources and legal documents. A good alternative to that could be some private agreement with the rest of the project parties (eg. Risks Connected to the Natural Environment.

Risk 165

Risk Management Construction Legal 165

Best Practices Construction Law

DECEMBER 18, 2019

In a recent case, Wollaston Industries v. Under Massachusetts law (like most states), in order to prevail on a claim for fraudulent inducement, a plaintiff must allege a false representation, material to the negotiations, upon which the plaintiff reasonably relied in entering into an agreement with the defendant. Mass) (Dec.

Lien 71

Lien Claims Massachusetts Contract 71