NH Construction Law

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

In an earlier blog ( #62 ) I discussed the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing that limits a contracting party’s exercise of the discretion afforded to it by the parties’ contract. The jilted sub sued for breach of contract and breach of the Consumer Protection Act. Ambrose Development, LLC , No.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 22, 2018

In construction contracts, “active interference” is a recognized exception to the enforcement of what is known as a “no damages for delay” clause. The contract contained a “no damages for delay” clause specifically making reference to delays caused by substructure contractor. Lesson Learned.

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Constructonomics

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

This is evidently the only way to make the system truly fair and avoid the potential of public money going to contractors that would be in the political or personal best interests of those awarding the contract. But let’s not forget about the most risky contract clause of all. But again, what else do you want to do?

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Building Information Management

JUNE 22, 2015

Development of the Job Order Contracting (JOC) Process for the 21st Century. This research describes the concept of “Job Order Contracting” (JOC). It defines the “theoretical” advantages and disadvantages of the JOC (also known as “Delivery Order Contract” (DOC) and “SABER”). Lowered the contract administration costs.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 2, 2012

He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier. He is a Fellow of the AIA as well as the Association of Licensed Architects.

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Construction Lawyer

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

The AIA provision in the owner-architect agreement (there was a similar provision in the owner-contractor agreement) read: 8.3 Initially, the trial court refused to apply this “private contract limitations” provision. In negotiating construction agreements, the parties may want to use the old language to obtain better protection.

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Building Information Management

MARCH 7, 2012

Design/Build, CM, CM@R and, of course,Job Order Contracting. IPD and Job Order contracting (JOC) have several things in common (JOC is actually a form of “IPD-lite”, created for renovation, repair, sustainability, and minor new construction projects). A JOC contract is inherently. Joint scope of work development.

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Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2015

Development of the Job Order Contracting (JOC) Process for the 21st Century. Abstract: This research describes the concept of “Job Order Contracting” (JOC). It defines the “theoretical” advantages and disadvantages of the JOC (also known as “Delivery Order Contract” (DOC) and “SABER”). Job Order Contracting Process.

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Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 16, 2012

Would it surprise you to learn that you may have waived that right in your contract? ” Although the contractor in Plato General Construction had contributed to some of the delays, this fact was irrelevant given the waiver of these types of claims in the contract above. In the recent case of Plato General Construction v.

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PSMJ Resources

MAY 21, 2012

Negotiate Good Fees: Just as your PMs should take on developing. negotiate a solid fee, and then manage to meet or exceed the planned. Negotiate Good Fees: Just as your PMs should take on developing. negotiate a solid fee, and then manage to meet or exceed the planned. American Institute of Architects (AIA).

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 3, 2012

He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier. He is a Fellow of the AIA as well as the Association of Licensed Architects.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 15, 2015

clauses buried in tens of millions of contracts have deprived Americans of one of their most fundamental constitutional rights: their day in court.”. There is little question that a properly drafted provision in a contract requiring arbitration is enforceable. The Supreme Court, in American Express v.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 13, 2009

He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier. He is a Fellow of the AIA as well as the Association of Licensed Architects.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

The reason for the dearth of court cases is not that there are no disputes and differences arising from green building design and construction, but rather that many, if not most of the contracts in sustainable construction require mandatory arbitration, in lieu of a judicial contest. Legal scholars can have at it.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 13, 2021

A substantial challenge faced by professionals preparing construction specifications for design build projects is most master specifications were developed for traditional DBB or its ‘close relation,’ design-negotiate-build (DNB). Prime contract between the owner and design-builder. Images courtesy HDR.

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PSMJ Resources

MARCH 26, 2012

• Negotiate a fair and reasonable contract and favorable remuneration. American Institute of Architects (AIA). However, each team member must be allowed to exercise judgment and creativity within the constraints of the project and the team member’s role. • Accomplish rather than excuse. GreenSource.

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PSMJ Resources

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Issue timely change orders (even if there is no cost) to support an iterative and incremental approach based on customer collaboration rather than contract negotiation. American Institute of Architects (AIA). Use evolutionary methods. Test your understanding by re-planning when necessary. GreenSource. The Wall Street Journal.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 7, 2021

Several of our young leaders also took their family businesses to the next level by targeting 55+ buyers or streamlining selections so projects would move faster from contract to construction. Philip Chan , 37, Principal Architect, AIA, PDS Studio, Arcadia, Calif. Principal Architect, AIA . Hovnanian Homes, Dallas-Fort Worth.

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