Construction Law

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The Building Safety Regulator’s (BSR) first strategic plan - a requirement of the Building Safety Act 2022 - has been published, claiming that its impact on high rise building design can already be seen. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

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Safety Regulation Plans Accounting 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 21, 2022

JOC Program Planning – Tools and Services Evaluation and Selection (Unit Price Book, Services, Technology). JOC Construction RFP Planning and Procurement – Program Contract Organization, Documents/Bid Packages/Forms/Checklists/Approvals, Roles in Construction Projects, and Contractor Selection. Claims and Disputes.

Bidding 248

Bidding Procurement Claims Roads 248

Wolgast Corporation

APRIL 30, 2024

To get the most from an insurance claim involving property restoration, it is best practice to openly communicate and collaborate with both your agent and restoration company. Know Your Policy Additionally, there is no way around it, you need to know what is included in your insurance plan prior to disaster.

Commercial 127

Commercial Insurance Claims Documentation 127

BD+C

MARCH 30, 2020

The novel coronavirus may have claimed yet another victim—the open-plan office. Open plan," which is used in about 70% of U.S. Open plan," which is used in about 70% of U.S. But COVID-19 has put a whole new spin on the open plan.

Office 109

Office Plans Visualization Claims 109

Mr Ethics

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

The theater owner has found the original plans and has given them to use to use to reconstruct the theater. Regards, Plan Shy. Dear Plan, This is a familiar situation where ethics and the law converge. Dear Plan, This is a familiar situation where ethics and the law converge.

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Plans Claims Drawings Documentation 100

Mr Ethics

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

The theater owner has found the original plans and has given them to use to use to reconstruct the theater. Regards, Plan Shy. Dear Plan, This is a familiar situation where ethics and the law converge. Dear Plan, This is a familiar situation where ethics and the law converge.

Plans 100

Plans Claims Drawings Documentation 100

Mr Ethics

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

The theater owner has found the original plans and has given them to use to use to reconstruct the theater. Regards, Plan Shy. Dear Plan, This is a familiar situation where ethics and the law converge. Dear Plan, This is a familiar situation where ethics and the law converge.

Plans 100

Plans Claims Drawings Documentation 100

Construction Law

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Today, our planning system for major infrastructure is too slow and fragmented,” he told the House of Commons. “The It can take ten years for a large infrastructure project to get through planning and approvals, and it may take another ten years to build.

Plans 52

Plans Infrastructure Roads IDEA 52

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 7, 2014

Earlier this week, a settlement was reached in dispute where the contractor and designer were alleged to have filed false claims with the U.S. The issue raises an important question: What should a contractor do during negotiations to allow for some “bargaining room” so as to avoid any appearance of filing a false claim?

Claims 69

Claims Negotiation Bargains Visualization 69

Best Practices Construction Law

OCTOBER 13, 2016

It almost goes without saying that if you have to pursue or defend a delay claim, you are going to need some evidence (whether by expert or otherwise) to establish or to challenge entitlement to the damages sought. As for my child’s delay claim, this dad is not buying it!

Claims 76

Claims Compensation Schedule Guidelines 76

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 12, 2022

The most impressive structures and facilities we see today are likely a result of meticulous and well-coordinated planning that took place before the project broke ground. . Well-executed projects stem from proper p reconstruction planning , a process that’s carried out before the actual construction begins. Keeps Stakeholders Aligned.

Plans 52

Plans Documentation Schedule Risk 52

Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

households save an average of $800 in the year ahead, the White House claims. households save an average of $800 in the year ahead, the White House claims. Under the new initiative, the Federal Housing Administration will reduce mortgage insurance premiums by 0.3 percentage points to 0.55% for FHA-insured mortgages.

Plans 52

Plans Insurance Income Debt 52

Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 25, 2016

I previously blogged about the importance of using daily reports to prove construction claims. Meeting minutes and internal memoranda concerning the claim should be maintained in order to document attempts to resolve matters with the DOT and its representatives. Schedules , including the as-planned and updates.

Claims 48

Claims DOT Compensation Documentation 48

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

A lot of organizations claim to deploy LEAN construction, however, few actually do. LEAN construction requires integrations of construction planning, procurement, and project delivery, and associated people, process, information, and technology. LEAN Construction SWOT Analysis.

Construction 202

Construction Procurement Organization Claims 202

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

While many, if not most organizations may claim these as current practices, their current processes, and workflows prove otherwise. Repair, renovation, maintenance and new build planning, procurement, and project delivery professionals and associated processes operate independently.

Management 229

Management Life Cycle Environment Procurement 229

Construction Dive

JUNE 22, 2017

By Jim Zack Construction claims are becoming increasingly prevalent and expensive. It is key that owners and contractors work together to keep the project on schedule and communicate any deviations from plan. The key to successful projects is communicate, communicate, communicate!

Claims 48

Claims Liability Construction Schedule 48

Best Practices Construction Law

OCTOBER 13, 2016

It almost goes without saying that if you have to pursue or defend a delay claim, you are going to need some evidence (whether by expert or otherwise) to establish or to challenge entitlement to the damages sought. As for my child’s delay claim, this dad is not buying it!

Claims 48

Claims Compensation Schedule Guidelines 48

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson famously said, “Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face.” Occasionally, these disputes escalate, and the contractor is presented with a bond claim. This is as true in construction as it is in boxing. Even the best contractors can find themselves in the middle of disputes.

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Claims Contractors Plans Construction 151

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2022

Any professional construction cost estimator worth their salt will not talk about “accuracy” In fact, it may be best to avoid any person or vendor that makes claims about the accuracy of their estimate or cost information. The reason is simple, an estimate, by nature, is an approximation. via Four BT, LLC www.4bt.us

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Estimating Construction Procurement Overhead 248

Construction Business Owner

JULY 29, 2013

However, this dream can quickly turn into a nightmare without diligence, planning and environmental awareness. Now the upscale, “green” condominium, a rehabilitated and expanded former industrial site, is home to bike trails, riverfront dining, organic markets and eclectic shops. The same dream is happening in communities throughout the U.S.

Claims 120

Claims Green Organization Site 120

Best Practices Construction Law

JANUARY 25, 2018

This includes construction claims and clarifies when the limitations period begins to run. Well, as with most business owners and professionals like you, this Disney Dad likes clarity in order to avoid disputes, whether you are talking about fixing a construction defect, pursing a construction claim, or mitigating losses.

Florida 59

Florida Claims Construction Contract 59

Construction Law

MARCH 1, 2024

Analysis Courts upholding planning permissions against judicial review applications Judicial review applications have not been having a successful time in the courts recently, with several high profile attempts to halt infrastructure projects having been refused this year. A key difference is the time during which claims can be made.

Insurance 40

Insurance Claims Safety Legal 40

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

LAUSD prevailed on its claims for breach of contract and was awarded $3,941,829 in damages. LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAUSD filed a complaint against an awarded JOC contractor for breach of contract concerning cafeteria renovations. Download Case Filing.

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Los Angeles Legal Contract Negotiation 160

Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

When dealing with construction claims—whether one for construction defects, outstanding payment, or delay damages—an initial hurdle is making sure that proper notice has been given. This decision illustrates the importance of following a process when dealing with a claim. Review the contractor’s plan of work.

Claims 48

Claims Change Orders Legal Schedule 48

Constructlaw

JULY 6, 2020

Department of State , 1 the Board rejected a contractor’s claim for additional costs related to demobilization and remobilization of the job site in Freetown, Sierra Leone, due to an Ebola virus outbreak. In Pernix Serka Joint Venture v. In light of the outbreak, PSJV sought guidance from the DOS on how the project should proceed. 22, 2020).

Claims 52

Claims Contract United States Site 52

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 21, 2013

I previously blogged about the importance of using daily reports to prove construction claims. Meeting minutes and internal memoranda concerning the claim should be maintained in order to document attempts to resolve matters with the DOT and its representatives. Schedules , including the as-planned and updates. Image: Tanzer18.

Claims 48

Claims DOT Construction Compensation 48

Construction Dive

AUGUST 28, 2018

The construction giant claimed that its goal of reducing the United Kingdom's volume of onsite construction 25% by 2025 would increase speed, quality and safety while potentially creating thousands of jobs.

Claims 87

Claims Plans Construction Safety 87

Best Practices Construction Law

JULY 3, 2013

What do you think causes construction claims and disputes? When a problem faced by one party in the construction process is ignored or recognized late, the problem may escalate into disputes and claims. Disputes and claims are detrimental to all parties. Poor planning and use of wrong equipment. Unbalanced bidding.

Claims 54

Claims Bidding Construction Contract 54

Lets Build

JANUARY 5, 2022

Some contracts deem force majeure as a relevant event that may grant the contractor ability to file claims on an extended time needed to deliver their obligations under the contract. These claim disputes are common especially when it comes to unfavorable weather as the term is mostly vaguely defined.

Construction 146

Construction Schedule Contract Claims 146

ENR Construction

JANUARY 25, 2022

The engineering giant plans to appeal.

Claims 73

Claims Engineering Plans 73

Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

The city's planning commission approved the Crossroads Hollywood project, which would create 2,500 construction jobs, despite feedback from activist groups claiming it would negatively impact the neighborhood.

Los Angeles 129

Los Angeles Commissioning Green Claims 129

Best Practices Construction Law

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The alleged misrepresentations include issues related to subcontractor quotes, firm fixed prices, subcontracting plans, and more. Falsely claiming to have submitted a Technical Assistance Agreement to the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. False statements about the small business subcontracting plan.

Defense 62

Defense Contract Subcontracting Engineering 62

Pro Builder

JUNE 3, 2020

What Is the New Normal for Master Planned Communities Sales, Marketing? Though builders of master planned communities have already been dipping their toes into the online world, the coronavirus has redefined the new normal for sales, marketing, and management technology, according to RCLO Real Estate Advisers. Wed, 06/03/2020 - 10:27.

Plans 52

Plans Claims Organization Management 52

Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

Centene Corporation has announced plans to build a new claims processing center in Ferguson, MO creating 150 to 200 full-time jobs with a multitude of benefits, including extensive health care, dental and vision insurance. ” Centene has initiated the process and has an aggressive plan in place for developing the project.

Claims 46

Claims Missouri Office Insurance 46

ENR Construction

JANUARY 25, 2022

The engineering giant plans to appeal.

Claims 64

Claims Engineering Plans 64

Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 8, 2023

Recharge Industries stepped forward to buy the firm out of administration in February giving hope that stalled plans for a £300m car battery plant in Northumberland could be resurrected. The Australian company buying collapsed car battery firm Britishvolt has failed to make its final payment to seal the deal.

Deals 66

Deals Claims Maine Plans 66

BD+C

APRIL 17, 2020

A 26-story, 319,000-sf residential tower planned for downtown Dallas will, when completed, include what its developer claims is the tallest living wall in North America.

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Dallas Chicago Claims Residential 102