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Change Orders in Construction – 101 Guide

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Change orders are common to construction projects. Whatever is the case, it is important to know how you can more effectively handle a change order as it can change your project both time and money. What is a change order in construction? What causes a change order.

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Digital Builder Podcast Ep 22: How Specialty Contractors Can Navigate Contracts & Get Paid On Time

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In a perfect world, a contract should include a clear set of instructions that conveys well-defined expectations to all parties concerned. This episode of Autodesk’s Digital Builder podcast addresses the most common challenges with contracts and how simple adjustments can ensure you fully understand what you’re signing.

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4 No-Brainer Workflows with Autodesk Construction Cloud Connect 

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3: Contract Management. Getting your legal ducks in a row is paramount in construction, which is why it is important to have robust contract management workflows. . Moreover, poor contract workflows make it difficult for legal teams to audit projects, which can introduce all sorts of risks and liabilities. .

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

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« A Change (Order) for the Better? Judging Tipis » Some Advice on Change Orders. I was talking with John Chaney this week, and he mentioned that he was going to blog about how change orders affect construction management. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Know the Contract and Budget. Before work begins, understand fully what you’ve contracted to do by carefully reviewing the contract at hand. Legal language is often unclear, resulting in differences in interpretations that can disrupt and delay projects, increasing costs. Stay on Top of Changes. August 2012.

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Fraud as an Exception to the Economic Loss Doctrine: Changing Trends in Colorado and Tennessee

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But two recent state-court decisions evidence a change in that trend: Both held that the Economic Loss Doctrine bars fraud claims because parties to a commercial contract — often sophisticated and represented by counsel — allocate risk, prescribe damages, and rely on the terms of the bargain.

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Construction Financial Reporting – Why It’s Important and How To Do It

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These reports should summarize the overall budget, potential change orders, cash flow, risks and more. The contract is the first place to start when determining how frequently your construction financial reports should be issued. This will typically cover your from both a liability and due diligence standpoint.