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Less than 20% of Green Building Contracts Properly Drafted

Green Building Law Update

In a recent review of contracts involving green building construction projects, less than 20% had properly drafted provisions addressing green building matters. Of note, this review was not looking for and did not compile missed signatures, not compiled change orders or other clerical errors.

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LOL! OMG. HUH? Court Finds That Text Message Can Form Binding Contract

Best Practices Construction Law

The transaction involved numerous discussions and emails, including four drafts of a letter of intent from Buyer to Seller for purchase of a piece of property. None of the drafts of the letter were signed by Buyer. ” Second, claims succeed or fail based upon the documentation. Are change orders being discussed by text?

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In reality, it’s often a monster document packed full of legalese that can be difficult to understand. Best practices for handling change orders. 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.”

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7 Steps to Successful Project Closeout

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The right tools and documents make it easier to complete project closeout and keep customers satisfied. Problems like delayed change orders, poor communication and lost paperwork may make it harder to close out a project on time. Delayed change order resolution. Common Project Closeout Problems.

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Contractors: Do You Have a Cell Phone Policy? Is It Time for an Upgrade?

Best Practices Construction Law

Given the legal risks involved with your superintendents, project managers and other employees, you should should be adequately prepared. No longer are construction disputes limited to the written documents between the parties. Any written policy should address use of cell phones and tablets with an eye for document preservation.

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Contractors: What is UETA and Why Should You Care?

Best Practices Construction Law

First, email communications tend to be sent "off the cuff" without creating a draft of the communication that can be reviewed by team members. For example, did you know that your email communications can be used to establish an enforceable contract, change order, or settlement?

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Construction Arbitration

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Voluminous evidence and documents. Industry-specific legal concepts. Rather, US domestic construction arbitrations often adopt practices used in US court litigation (such as some limited depositions and document production), although these practices tend to occur in a more informal and streamlined manner than in litigation.