Construction Law

JULY 7, 2021

Anecdotally at least, it seems that the idea of remote legal proceedings forced on disputes by the courts being closed might have made parties more inclined to negotiate settlements, and this could at least partly account for the reduction seen in the length of time disputes take to settle. Nick Barrett.

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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Setting up a Job Order Contract Using Best Management Practices involves a mix of strategic and operational steps including a gap analysis of current and planned outcomes. . d) An indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (task order) contract which provides for the use of negotiated, definitive, bilateral orders (i.e.,

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 9, 2017

Estimating Construction Costs for Job Order Contracts properly is critical to the success of any JOC program. A JOC Operations Manual and/or JOC Execution Guide must be present and a part of the the JOC contractual documents. Elimination of legal disputes. Number of owner/contractor negotiations. Faster project delivery.

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Constructlaw

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Spirtas countered that the TPA was not a valid and legally binding arbitration agreement because SGLC never countersigned it. The court then noted that whether the TPA was valid centered around whether SGLC’s signature was necessary to officially form a contract. For its part, Spirtas demonstrated assent to the TPA by signing the TPA.

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Constructlaw

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Spirtas countered that the TPA was not a valid and legally binding arbitration agreement because SGLC never countersigned it. The court then noted that whether the TPA was valid centered around whether SGLC’s signature was necessary to officially form a contract. For its part, Spirtas demonstrated assent to the TPA by signing the TPA.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 27, 2012

Last month, ConsensusDOCS released an entirely new online platform to deliver its construction form contracts. ENR journalist Johanna Knapschaefer wrote a good piece about " ConsensusDOCS Contract Library Takes to the Cloud, " where she described the real-time collaboration needed for contract negotiations.

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Levelset

MARCH 31, 2022

Related: 6 questions to ask a homeowner before signing the contract. Avoid insurance negotiations. Even if you act with good intentions, trying to help the property owner with their claim or negotiate on their behalf can be an expensive mistake. Contractors shouldn’t be claims negotiators,” Brown says.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

This is a chance for everyone to get to know key stakeholders, breaking down siloes between procurement and legal, scheduling and management, and so forth. Preconstruction meeting checklist It’s essential to prepare a document checklist for the preconstruction meeting. If any concerns come up, this a chance to address them.

Change Orders 52

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Building Information Management

APRIL 25, 2016

Subpart 5117.90 – Job Order Contracts. Job order contract” means an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract which is awarded on the basis of full and open competition and effective competition and is used to execute sustainment, restoration and modernization projects at installation (post, camp, or station) level.

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Best Practices Construction Law

DECEMBER 18, 2019

As a construction litigation attorney, the “claim” is often about telling the story of a breach of contract, or failed expectations, or unforeseen delays, all through the testimony of individuals or the introduction of documents. In a recent case, Wollaston Industries v. Ciccone d/b/a Ciccone Door Services, (U.S.D.C.

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Lien Claims Massachusetts Contract 71

NH Construction Law

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Owner/borrowers like it as well; preventing the contractor from getting ahead of them in payments incentivizes proper contract performance, and a set of professional eyes to determine whether the contractor’s draw requests are justified is a welcome feature. That puts the owner/borrower in a pickle. Don’t count on it.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 9, 2016

Since the contract expressly provided that the town could terminate the contract without cause and without prejudice to any of its other rights or remedies, the court held that the town’s termination of the contractor for convenience did not preclude recovery of liquidated damages. Document your claims. Southington , 316 Conn.

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

Generally, you have to make sure that you comply with the contract or insurance provisions by: (1) giving written notice of the claim; (2) to the correct party; (3) within the time required; and (4) identifying the event giving rise to the claim. Also, you will want to identify any contract interpretation issues. If not, why not?

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Review the contract terms. As you develop the claim, the contract documents are the first set of documents that you shoudl review. Also, you will want to identify any contract interpretation issues. At this point, determine if contract procedure was followed. Assess other pertinent documents.

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Help Everybody Everyday

MARCH 6, 2009

As a Principal, Business Developer, or someone who is responsible for bringing in business for your construction firm, you are very likely to come across contracts. Contracts are an agreement signed by your firm and a client that sets the rules for the work to be done. Clauses specifying a location for any lawsuit.

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Constructlaw

JUNE 30, 2021

Requiring employers to document vaccination status of employees. 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. As for future contracts, remember to consider COVID-19-related issues and concerns when allocating risk.

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Construction Law Monitor

AUGUST 24, 2012

I recently found a good article on JDSupra.com , always a great source for solid legal content, regarding California Senate Bill 474. This Bill protects subcontractors when contracting so that they cannot be held liable to indemnify the general contractor or owner from certain types of negligence.

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Building Information Management

APRIL 10, 2015

Job Order Contracting is an integrated, collaborative construction project delivery method with a 20 year+ track record. A Job Order Contracting (JOC) system is based on a competitively bid indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract between a facility owner and a construction contractor. The History of JOC.

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Levelset

APRIL 8, 2022

Here are a few things to focus on when you sit down and read the entire policy document from beginning to end. “The insuring agreement is a critical part of a homeowners policy document,” says Anthony Dileo, Agency Owner at Pennsylvania-based Northeast Insurance and Financial Consultants. “It Know your role.

Insurance 52

Insurance Claims Agreement Lien 52

Levelset

APRIL 8, 2022

Here are a few things to focus on when you sit down and read the entire policy document from beginning to end. “The insuring agreement is a critical part of a homeowners policy document,” says Anthony Dileo, Agency Owner at Pennsylvania-based Northeast Insurance and Financial Consultants. “It Know your role.

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Insurance Claims Agreement Lien 52

Construction Marketing Ideas

FEBRUARY 13, 2016

He then outlines some specific areas of relevance: Some are focussed on Georgia legal rules, but as he notes in his posting, the concepts can be adapted anywhere. Fix Your Customer Contracts! Many specialty trade contractors have never used an attorney to prepare their construction contracts; or, if they did, it was a long time ago.

Georgia 48

Georgia Lien Contract Construction 48

ProcurementExpress.com

AUGUST 12, 2019

These documents contain a wealth of information, providing insights that can inform future contracts, estimates, and inventory management. Compare Contract Terms to What Actually Happens on the Job Site. Sure, contracts are an important piece of the puzzle, but they’re also based on what you think will happen.

Documentation 81

Documentation Contract Site Budgeting 81

Building Information Management

JUNE 22, 2015

Development of the Job Order Contracting (JOC) Process for the 21st Century. This research describes the concept of “Job Order Contracting” (JOC). It defines the “theoretical” advantages and disadvantages of the JOC (also known as “Delivery Order Contract” (DOC) and “SABER”). Lowered the contract administration costs.

Contract 40

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 2, 2012

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >.  Section 21.1

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Contract Illinois Legal Construction 40

ProcurementExpress.com

AUGUST 12, 2019

These documents contain a wealth of information, providing insights that can inform future contracts, estimates, and inventory management. . Compare Contract Terms to What Actually Happens on the Job Site. Sure, contracts are an important piece of the puzzle, but they’re also based on what you think will happen. .

Documentation 52

Documentation Contract Site Budgeting 52

Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2015

Development of the Job Order Contracting (JOC) Process for the 21st Century. Abstract: This research describes the concept of “Job Order Contracting” (JOC). It defines the “theoretical” advantages and disadvantages of the JOC (also known as “Delivery Order Contract” (DOC) and “SABER”). Job Order Contracting Process.

Contract 40

Contract Arizona Bidding Procurement 40

Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

These can include: engaging in informal settlement discussions, taking the dispute to an initial decision maker identified in the contract, or hiring a third-party mediator to help the parties find a resolution. Additionally, parties may voluntarily submit to arbitration when they find they cannot resolve a dispute through negotiation.

Legal 54

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

These can include: engaging in informal settlement discussions, taking the dispute to an initial decision maker identified in the contract, or hiring a third-party mediator to help the parties find a resolution. Additionally, parties may voluntarily submit to arbitration when they find they cannot resolve a dispute through negotiation.

Legal 48

Legal Contract Agreement Organization 48

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Bring all your financial documents to the initial meeting. Many contractors negotiate payment due dates with their vendors to get themselves out of short-term cash binds. document management. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Projected future earnings. August 2012. April 2012.

Banking 120

Banking Construction Cash Flow Finance 120

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2017

Things Contractors Should Know About Job Order Contracts. As a construction contractor considering a Job Order Contract (JOC), it is critical to be aware that all JOCs are not the same. Here are a just a few things contractors should know about job order contracts. Will you earn a reasonable profit? Army and U.S.

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Best Practices Construction Law

DECEMBER 6, 2013

The court held that the project, and most of the project documentation, was located in Texas. SCOTUSblog has all of the key documents and dates leading up the Supreme Court''s decision. Best Practices Case Law Legal Trends atlantic marine case construction disputes forum selection clause litigation' Trial court. Ricoh Corp.

Virginia 48

Virginia Texas Construction Subcontracting 48

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 1, 2011

Tip #1: Negotiate Fuel Costs. Before you go down the negotiating path, be sure you know your overall consumption by gallons. document management. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. They shared these tips and tricks with me on fuel management. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012.

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Best Practices Construction Law

APRIL 12, 2016

843 (2014), the Connecticut Supreme Court held that a Contractor’s claims against a Town for delay damages could not overcome the “no damages for delay” clause because the Town’s conduct did not constitute “active interference” within the meaning of the contract. Town of Bethel , 312 Conn. work would be delayed.

Connecticut 48

Connecticut Compensation Electrical Contractors 48

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 4, 2011

While we all would love to receive 100% correct and complete design documents, we all know that is more of a target than a reality. – will ultimately determine if you are on the bid list or in the negotiating room for the next project. document management. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012. February 2012. January 2012.

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Companies involved in federal-aid highway, airport, and other transit construction contracts will have more than visions of sugar plums on December 24, 2012, when comments are due on proposed Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) regulations. Remedies for the breach include termination of the contract and imposition of liquidated damages.

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Best Practices Construction Law

APRIL 8, 2013

The court held that the project, and most of the project documentation, was located in Texas. SCOTUSblog has all of the key documents and dates leading up the to grant of certiorari by the Supreme Court. American Marine Construction Case Law Supreme Court construction law forum selection clause legal research' Trial court.

Virginia 48

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

General Liability and Auto/rental equipment insurance can help protect you and your company against claims for personal injury and property damage, and may provide you with legal defense of those claims. Your business plan is a living breathing document that you will change and update as needed. Garbage In = Garbage Out!

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