Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

My mentor and good friend, Cordell Parvin , has over the years shared with me some great best practices for contractors—whether talking about bid protests, accidents on the jobsite, or filing a claim. This is often the starting point for reviewing a claim and the key to a successful analysis of issues. Prove legal entitlement.

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Compensation Claims Change Orders Legal 54

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. Mealey’s: What, if any, events had an impact on the global economy that have led to increased filings? All rights reserved.].

Claims 40

Claims Insurance Bankruptcy Legal 40

NH Construction Law

MAY 20, 2023

A couple of years ago I blogged ( #101 ) on “pay-if-paid” clauses, which make a general contractor’s receipt of payment from the owner a prerequisite – a “condition precedent,” in legal terms – to its obligation to pay subcontractors. ” In re Estate of Kelly , 130 N.H. 773, 781 (1988).

Contractors 40

Contractors Bargains New Hampshire Contract 40

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 18, 2016

The owner estimate or detailed analysis must be completed before receipt of the Contractor’s proposal and before negotiations take place. The owner estimate will be used to evaluate the reasonableness of the Contractor’s proposal and will serve as the owner’s pricing and quantity objective during negotiations.

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Contract Procurement Negotiation Project Management 100

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 22, 2018

Should the Contractor sustain any damage through any act or omission of any other contractor having a contract with the Owner or through any act or omission of any Subcontractor of said other contractor, the Contractor shall have no claim against the Owner for said damage.”. In the a regularly cited case, United States Steel Corp.

Claims 48

Claims Contract Railroad Missouri 48

FDR Safety

MARCH 19, 2020

Consulting with the company’s legal counsel about difficult or special problems, such as search warrants or subpoenas. Being courteous and polite, but firmly exercising the company’s legal rights. Unlike non-supervisory employees, the statements and admissions of a supervisor may legally bind the company.

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OSHA Inspections Conference Employment 156

Constructlaw

JUNE 30, 2021

No longer requiring physical distancing except in the event of an outbreak. However, since these are not only intracompany concerns, it is critical to keep these issues in mind for current projects and when negotiating future contracts. You may still incur COVID-19-related mitigation costs on current jobs.

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Site Pennsylvania Employment California 52

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Other authorities in the organization must participate in its development to ensure that all objectives and interests are met (examples: legal, quality assurance, small business, building users, planners). These meetings/events/publications help education the pool of potential JOC contractors and allow interested parties to ask questions.

Contract 100

Contract Contractors Conference Plans 100

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

We strongly recommend a Subchapter S Corp (a Sub S) for tax advantages, protecting your personal assets in the event of a claim or lawsuit against your company and for future expansion. With labor Pools they take care of all of that and you pay a fixed cost per hour or whatever you negotiate with the service. Or The Hard Way.

Insurance 48

Insurance Construction Accounting Claims 48

Construction Law Monitor

APRIL 15, 2015

Due to this misinformation, many contractors either avoid projects requiring bonds, thus missing great work opportunities; or sometimes even operate without them, which jeopardizes their legal standing and puts their whole company at risk. million because of claims from suppliers and subcontractors.

Insurance 40

Insurance Bankruptcy Contract Claims 40

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

We strongly recommend a Subchapter S Corp (a Sub S) for tax advantages, protecting your personal assets in the event of a claim or lawsuit against your company and for future expansion. With labor Pools they take care of all of that and you pay a fixed cost per hour or whatever you negotiate with the service.

Contractors 48

Contractors Insurance Claims Lien 48

Revit OpEd

DECEMBER 22, 2017

Repeal of certain miscellaneous itemized deductions subject to the 2% floor: Under current law, employees may claim itemized deductions for certain miscellaneous expenses. Thus, under the provision, employees may not claim the above-listed items as itemized deductions for taxable years 2018 through 2025. Work-related education.

Employment 85

Employment Compensation Agreement Income 85

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

Get Organized - We strongly recommend a Subchapter S-Corp for tax advantages, protecting your personal assets in the event of a claim or lawsuit against your company and for future expansion. With labor Pools they take care of all of that and you pay a fixed cost per hour or whatever you negotiate with the service. The Hard Way.

Construction 48

Construction Insurance Accounting Claims 48

Construction Law Monitor

APRIL 15, 2015

Due to this misinformation, many contractors either avoid projects requiring bonds, thus missing great work opportunities; or sometimes even operate without them, which jeopardizes their legal standing and puts their whole company at risk. million because of claims from suppliers and subcontractors.

Insurance 40

Insurance Bankruptcy Contract Contractors 40

Construction Test

MAY 16, 2020

We are working closely with partners and suppliers to discuss repayment terms; we are re-negotiating contracts where possible; and we are considering all the options for our current and future aircraft fleet. British Airways: The refund option has been removed from its website but the option to claim a voucher remains.

Travel 26

Travel Airports Union News 26

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

State Credits available against the Corporate Income Tax: Education Credit (AS 43.20.014): Taxpayers that contribute to vocational education programs or accredited Alaska universities or colleges for educational purposes or facilities may claim a tax credit for 50% of the first $100,000, 100% of the next $200,000, and 50% of further contributions.

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Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 21, 2014

The program is capped at 10,000 new jobs being claimed each year by all participants; whereas a taxpayer is limited to a maximum of 400 new jobs per year. FOREIGN TRADE ZONES (FTZs): Secured areas legally outside of U.S. Lenders negotiate their own fees and the USDA charges 2 percent of the guaranteed amount as a one-time fee.

Income 75

Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Negotiations and Source Selection. Negotiation of Task Order. Memorandum of Negotiations. Significant Events. Release of Claims Statement. NPP work is negotiated separately from tasks included in the UPB. Presolicitation Review. Pre-award Activities. Preparing for the Pre-proposal Conference. Payroll Review.

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Contract Negotiation Office Plans 40