Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 26, 2015

For one government contractor, its claim was recently rejected by the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals because the Board found that the Contractor did not properly state its claim. of Homeland Security , 15-1 BCA para. of Homeland Security , 15-1 BCA para. Even punctuation matters: Let’s eat, Grandma! So What?

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Construction Dive

JULY 23, 2015

Laborers, living paycheck to paycheck, are granted priority claims to the contract proceeds. Mechanic’s liens, while primarily utilized today by corporate constructors, were originally designed to provide payment security to individual tradesmen.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 7, 2019

Fisher Sand and Gravel claims it could also upgrade paved roads and add security technology and a warranty to its proposal for a total of $4.3

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 12, 2023

Then in 2020 the council launched another legal action after it claimed further defects had appeared on the busway. The claim was being defended by BAM Nuttall and heading for court until a sudden announcement by the council on Monday. ” .

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 8, 2015

By Bruce Jervis Unpaid subcontractors and suppliers have long been frustrated by the slow processing of claims against payment bonds. These bonds are the best form of payment security on public projects, yet collection can be complex and convoluted. A recent case from the Connecticut Supreme Court illustrates the problem.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 4, 2023

While there are myriad improvements, a highlight is that passengers can now move between Terminal F and the other terminals without leaving the secure area, a feat previously only accomplished via shuttle bus from Terminal C. Skanska teams modernized baggage claim carousels and installed a new oversized baggage elevator.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 11, 2022

The indemnity agreement provides that the principal will hold the surety harmless if a claim is filed against the bond. As an alternative to surety bonds, some licensing agencies allow contractors to put up the entire bond amount as security. The bonding process for getting a surety bond involves the following six steps: 1.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In 2018 (latest data available), insurance companies paid nearly $1 billion in lightning-related claims to some 78,000 policy holders, according to the Lightning Protection Institute (LPI). Beyond physical building damage, lightning poses a threat to data, security, and all electrical and electronic components in a building.

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Levelset

JUNE 3, 2022

Contractors on public projects aren’t allowed to file mechanics liens when payment problems arise, as both the federal and state governments explicitly prohibit private entities from claiming an interest in public property. Washington State bond claim laws. Download a Washington State Notice to Contractor form.

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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. Department of Homeland Security , CBCA 3438, 15-1 B.C.A. In Pernix Serka Joint Venture v. Examples of such cases include. (2)

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Construction Law

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The programme, called CRUX, is based on expert diagnosis of claims and disputes. Claims Building a case by extrapolation – should failure be the default? Costs Security for costs: a lottery or an established well-honed process? There are pitfalls for the unwary, he warns – and for the insurers as well.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 13, 2022

Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler Tweeted about the future of ESG regulation. Continuing with the analogy to fat free milk, Gensler described that an investor in a fund making ESG claims should be like a supermarket shopper reading a food box label for the “ingredients underlying these funds.” Last week U.S.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 25, 2023

Energy infrastructure developer Carlton Power has got the local planning green light to build what it claims will be the world’s largest battery energy storage scheme. Carlton Power also recently secured planning permission for one of the country’s first hydrogen pipelines at the Trafford site.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

CertainTeed is the first manufacturer to complete the UL Environmental Claim Validation (ECV) process for its full line of gypsum products. Specifically, UL Environment provided third-party verification for environmental claims including Recycled Content, Regional Materials and Mold Resistance.

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Constructlaw

MARCH 10, 2023

a Connecticut court considered for the first time whether the performance of warranty work tolls the statute of limitations on payment bond claims. s (ALS’s) bond claim because ALS admitted that it last performed non-warranty work on the project more than one year before filing suit, meaning the statute of limitations barred its claim.

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Construction Law

MARCH 1, 2024

Can challenges based on claiming that the dispute is too large or complex succeed? A key difference is the time during which claims can be made. Patrick Heneghan of 3PB Barristers asks whether Parliament intended adjudication to used in large or complex disputes. Speed might however introduce commercial and legal risks, they warn.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 21, 2022

The administrative law judge agreed: Here, [the contractor] was excluded from Arnold Air Force Base equally along with many other contractors by act of the base commander, in pursuit of a larger public health danger, which itself threatened a national security impact.

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Levelset

MAY 11, 2022

Generally, companies aren’t able to file mechanics liens on public projects unlike with private projects, as the federal government — and many states — prohibit private entities from claiming an interest in public property. New York bond claims. Learn more: New York Bond Claim Guide and FAQs. times the amount owed. Matt Viator.

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Construction Marketing

APRIL 28, 2023

According to the Economic Policy Institute , securing a job in a production plant might result in the creation of more than two other positions since the income earned is exhausted in another sector of the economy. The significance of the manufacturing industry on a worldwide scale cannot be overlooked.

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Levelset

MARCH 24, 2022

Many Utah contractors are familiar with the construction lien process to secure payment for work or materials used in a building project. However, the steps to claim one differ from the standard construction lien process. However, the steps to claim one differ from the standard construction lien process. Preconstruction liens v.

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Levelset

JUNE 16, 2022

Instead, general contractors on public construction projects have to secure a payment bond prior to the start of work. In the event of a payment dispute, contractors file claims against the payment bond instead of against the property itself. New Jersey bond claim laws & liens on contract funds.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

“If something goes wrong, liability could hit the GC’s policy, which dilutes liability insurance limits, negatively impacts their claims history, and forces them to deal with a claim that’s not really their fault.”. It serves as an additional safety net for businesses in the event of a large claim.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 10, 2018

How to Secure Your Deduction. In order to secure this incentive, an allocation letter needs to be obtained from each government building owner. Allocation letters are typically only given to one or two designers/builders on a project and the faster contractors request these letters, the better their chances at securing them.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 6, 2014

According to a recent article in The Atlantic , for example, there is little to support the claim of a dearth of engineers: if that was the case, their wages would have been steadily rising, relative to professions where there is an oversupply of skilled neighbor—and that has not been the case.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

The Dallas-based data center provider Aligned recently completed a $1 billion senior secured credit facility that it claims is one of the largest private debt raises in this sector’s history, and the first of its kind that links financing to sustainability.

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Federal Construction Contracting Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

Following growing concerns within DoD that contractors were not consistently implementing the cybersecurity requirements of DFARS 252.204-2012, DoD responded with the creation of the CMMC Program in 2019 to move away from a “self-attestation” model of security. These affirmations are entered electronically in SPRS.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 25, 2013

Benefits of Mobile Payments and Mobile Security Fortunately, new technology such as mobile payments and mobile security have provided a more efficient way for contractors and other small business owners to get paid. Mobile security applications ensure that customers'' information is protected from theft or misuse.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

First-party insurance Third-party insurance Definition First-party insurance provides reimbursement to the insured individual or business for covered claims during the coverage period. The roofer’s general liability insurance covers claims related to injuries related to the customer’s fall. Third-party insurance examples.

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Federal Construction Contracting Blog

MAY 9, 2022

On a private project, a subcontractor may file a mechanic’s lien to secure its right to payment. Instead, the subcontractor must pursue its claims via the Miller Act. The Miller Act allows subcontractors to make claims against the bond when the prime contractor fails to satisfy its payment obligations.

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Green Building Law Blog

JANUARY 15, 2013

There is some evidence that the FTC is increasing its enforcement of false environmental claims. The FTC brought claims against four national retailers, including Amazon, Macy’s and Sears, that were allegedly selling textiles as made of bamboo when they were actually made of rayon. Most companies, however, are not doing this.

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Levelset

MARCH 30, 2022

However, if the project is on a homestead property, the Lone Star State has additional requirements to secure lien rights. Here’s everything you need to know about homestead projects — and how to securing lien rights on a homestead in Texas. What is a homestead? General contractor requirements. Prime contract requirements.

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Construction Test

MAY 21, 2020

Researchers from the University of Cambridge found a way of ‘deactivating’ the virus so it can be tested in lower-security labs – speeding up the process. . Currently, a COVID-19 test takes a full 24 hours to be completed because samples have to be taken to top security facilities – which are few and far between. .

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 17, 2022

While there are legal implications related to pursuing a claim for additional time or money, there are also practical considerations for both job site and the workers when a severe weather event occurs. Include emergency response, securing the jobsite, clean-up and trained personnel to assist with mitigating the damage.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 14, 2022

When you tackle the jobs you’ve secured, it’s also important to plan for the unexpected. A plumbing contractor’s insurance policy covers claims for property damage, but it may also help defend against lawsuits resulting from a work-related incident. The average cost for a workers comp claim in 2019-20 was $41,353.

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NH Construction Law

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Banks insist on this as a way to ensure that the mortgages securing their construction loans are supported by enough value on the ground to collateralize repayment. If the Seymour case shuts out a claim against the bank, do owner/borrowers have a legal claim against the inspector, with whom they have no contract?

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 15, 2019

Cyber security expert and bestselling author, Austin gives a compelling and exciting presentation on “Cybersecurity for a Competitive Advantage” that you won’t want to miss. What new technologies offer to combine an improved user experience with tightened security. Claim Your Complimentary Spot Right Away.

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FDR Safety

MAY 19, 2016

The rule , which was issued late last week and goes into effect within 90 days, provides new means for employees to pursue claims that they have suffered retaliation for reporting safety concerns. Of course, this raises a whole host of privacy, cyber-security, and other concerns. The new rule changes that.

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