Lets Build

DECEMBER 16, 2022

These types of defects can be particularly expensive; it’s not uncommon to only notice material defects after a contractor uses them in the project. Design defects are a result of the design team failing to produce organised and accurate construction documents. Inefficient document distribution. Design defects.

Documentation 148

Documentation Construction Inspections Site 148

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.”. Are subcontractors covered under the general contractor’s insurance? Business auto insurance.

Insurance 98

Insurance Liability Claims Injury 98

NH Construction Law

DECEMBER 19, 2021

When a contractor abandons or is terminated from a construction project before substantial completion, one of the first tasks for the owner/developer (or for the contractor’s performance bond surety if such a bond exists) is to locate and hire a completion contractor.

Contractors 40

Contractors Liability Bidding Contract 40

Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

By Bruce Jervis Limitation-of-liability clauses have become popular among engineering professionals. These clauses state that the engineer’s liability to the client or any other party relying on the engineer’s work product is limited to the amount of the engineer’s fee or a stipulated amount, whichever is greater.

Liability 48

Liability Claims Engineering Documentation 48

Construction and Infrastructure Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Contractors performing work in California are required to be licensed by the California State License Board (“CSLB”). Except for sole proprietors, contractors are typically licensed through “qualifiers,” i.e., officers or employees who take a licensing exam and meet other requirements to become licensed on behalf of the contractor’s company.

California 98

California Contractors Compensation Los Angeles 98

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

General contractors know these risks when they take the role. But what if the general contractor isn’t at fault, and a subcontractor is to blame? Does a general contractor’s insurance cover their subcontractors’ accidents or mistakes? The car owner can’t go after a different contractor’s insurer for the damage.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Accidents Risk 52

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 2, 2016

It is of interest that 61% of the contracts used at least a part of an AIA Contract Document form although most were older out of date versions and significantly only 8% used a correct AIA Sustainable Project Contract Document form. Only 1% used the ConsensusDOCS Green Building Addendum.

Drafting 120

Drafting Green Contract Documentation 120

Construction Lawyer

MAY 30, 2012

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. He is a partner in the law firm of Sabo & Zahn, concentrating in construction law and representing owners, contractors, architects, developers, engineers and other parties in the construction process. Copyright Notice. Disclaimer.

Liability 40

Liability Contractors Design Minnesota 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

In reality, it’s often a monster document packed full of legalese that can be difficult to understand. 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.”

Contract 52

Contract Contractors Negotiation Subcontracting 52

Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Can a licensed contractor shield himself from personal liability for negligent construction by doing business as a limited liability company (LLC)? The owner also sued the lead member of the LLC, an individual who was a licensed residential builder, for negligent supervision of the trade contractors.

South Carolina 54

South Carolina Contractors Liability Legal 54

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

I know this is not a statement that any contractor wants to hear about their bookkeeping. The primary keeper of all the documents is you, your spouse, your employees, your suppliers, your bank, your credit card company. General Liability Insurance Provider. Financials statements are based on the information you provided.

Profitability 54

Profitability Contractors Compensation Liability 54

Construction Marketing Ideas

NOVEMBER 28, 2015

Luke Hansen of Lincoln, Nebraska, yesterday afternoon explained to me how he came up with the companycam.com concept and we discussed the marketing challenges of his new online contractors’ photo management service. Site documentation images required hours of effort to manage and co-ordinate.

Documentation 48

Documentation Claims Management Nebraska 48

Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 26, 2019

In this civil engineering article, you will get the details about the role of a contractor and the liabilities of him. Normally, a contractor has to plan, implement, supervise, examine and direct a building construction project from beginning to completion devoid of the scope of the project. Anticipate any probable changes.

Contractors 40

Contractors Legal Safety Liability 40

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 3, 2016

And that litigation predated the increased liability associated with materials including the new largely untested EPDs and HPDs. And while this law firm makes a business of drafting and revising contact documents, there are very good contracts available in the marketplace.

Green 159

Green Contract AIA Drafting 159

Construction and Infrastructure Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Contractors performing work in California are required to be licensed by the California State License Board (“CSLB”). Except for sole proprietors, contractors are typically licensed through “qualifiers,” i.e., officers or employees who take a licensing exam and meet other requirements to become licensed on behalf of the contractor’s company.

California 52

California Contractors Compensation Los Angeles 52

Construction Dive

JULY 23, 2014

By Bruce Jervis It has long been controversial: Should design professionals be directly liable to construction contractors for deficiencies in the drawings and specifications? On one hand, contractors necessarily rely on the design documents when bidding and performing the work. There are arguments on each side.

Drawings 55

Drawings Contractors Design Liability 55

Lets Build

DECEMBER 2, 2022

It requires written standards that can be referred to at any time by employees, sub-contractors, and clients alike. A construction quality management plan should be drafted as a standard document, to be applied to all future projects. Creating a plan. A construction quality management plan is never finished—it’s always evolving.

Management 156

Management Construction Risk Cash Flow 156

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

(c) “Job order” – a firm, fixed priced, lump-sum order issued by an organization to a job order contractor for a definite project scope of work as compiled from the unit price book to be performed pursuant to a job order contract. (d)

Organization 100

Organization Contract Liability Contractors 100

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 3, 2016

And that litigation predated the increased liability associated with materials including the new largely untested EPDs and HPDs. And while this law firm makes a business of drafting and revising contact documents, there are very good contracts available in the marketplace.

Green 120

Green Contract AIA Drafting 120

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 1, 2017

JOB ORDER CONTRACTING Cooperatives play an important role for real property owners, facilities manager, and contractors. Here are some tips for contractors considering working with JOB ORDER CONTRACTING Cooperatives or considering changes in within specific programs. Job order contracting cooperatives – Contractor Info.

Contract 100

Contract Legal United States Documentation 100

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 23, 2013

By Bruce Jervis Contracts frequently stipulate, or liquidate, the project owner’s daily damages for late completion by the contractor. This spares owners the difficult task of quantifying and documenting their actual costs.

Contractors 48

Contractors Liability Certification Claims 48

Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 11, 2007

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. He is a partner in the law firm of Sabo & Zahn, concentrating in construction law and representing owners, contractors, architects, developers, engineers and other parties in the construction process. Copyright Notice. Disclaimer.

Liability 40

Liability AIA Documentation Illinois 40

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

(a) A JOC should be considered when the workload is anticipated to be of such a yearly volume that benefits derived from a JOC utilization are greater than the costs of the Government resources and contractor overhead associated with establishing and using a JOC. b) Statement of work. (1) c) Authorization and limitations. (1)

Contract 226

Contract Office Negotiation Documentation 226

Levelset

OCTOBER 20, 2022

This type of damage may leave electrical contractors unable to foot the bill. Why can an electrical contractor use insurance? You pay pennies on the dollar for coverage that could range into the millions for general liability (GL) insurance, for example. Which types of policies are available to electrical contractors?

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Electrical Accidents 52

Levelset

AUGUST 26, 2022

At the core, you have property coverage for your tools and equipment, along with a liability component that protects your financial assets in case there’s a work-related accident or injury that you may have some responsibility for. . It’s prudent to look back and realize that potential liability doesn’t end when the project is completed.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Equipment Agreement 52

Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 30, 2013

The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) is a very useful place for Louisiana contractors. I was recently reading up on the requirements for home improvement contractors. The LSLBC is a one stop shop for all things related to contractor licensing. It is a good place for both contractors and consumers.

Louisiana 51

Louisiana Contractors Lien Liability 51

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 18, 2017

Those responses are not inconsistent with and, in fact, should be considered concomitantly with the conclusion, having worked on LEED projects since 2001, that the second best way to mitigate risk and avoid liability in sustainable building is a green building consultant working for the owner.

Consulting 218

Consulting Green Certification Sustainability 218

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 19, 2019

This civil engineering article sheds light on the inspection method of various civil works as well as necessary documents to carry out an inspection at construction project. Reference Documents: Given below, a incomplete list of reference documents which are suitable in applying this procedure.

Inspections 40

Inspections Liability Drawings Construction 40

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.

Certification 52

Certification Security Contract Defense 52

Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

« Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Project Document Management : Your Communication Strategy. Because some very specific documents are created and used throughout the life of a typical construction project, these documents can serve as the center of your communications strategy.

Construction 136

Construction Documentation Software Software 136

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 27, 2014

QuickBooks For Contractors Setup. We Fix Bad QuickBooks For Contractors Setup Issues. Let us handle your QuickBooks setup for your contracting company because accurate QuickBooks contractor reports are what profitable contractors use to help them steer their construction company through the ups and downs of the business cycle.

Contractors 89

Contractors Accounting Work in Progress Profitability 89

Construction Lawyer

MAY 20, 2009

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. He is a partner in the law firm of Sabo & Zahn, concentrating in construction law and representing owners, contractors, architects, developers, engineers and other parties in the construction process. Liability for green design.

Liability 40

Liability Green Design Illinois 40

Construction Dive

JUNE 22, 2017

It is key that owners and contractors work together to keep the project on schedule and communicate any deviations from plan. In reality, in construction, we often stifle communications for fear of liability. By Jim Zack Construction claims are becoming increasingly prevalent and expensive. Bad news delivered late is a disaster!

Claims 48

Claims Liability Construction Schedule 48

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 30, 2011

» Relationship between the designer and the contractor. One part of our industry that I simply cannot get my head around is the oftentimes adversarial relationship that exists between the building design professionals and the building contractors on a particular job. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites.

Contractors 120

Contractors Design Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites » Better Project Management through Better Communication. Contractors need to proactively evaluate and address how project teams – including subs and vendors – are communicating. When documents are created or modified, are the appropriate people notified?

Construction 127

Construction Documentation Software Software 127

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 8, 2013

Third–party prequalification is a rapidly-growing business model providing companies with a convenient way to ensure contractors meet safety, fiscal, and other requirements before being hired to work on a jobsite. If a contractor wants to work for an Owner Client, they must ensure they meet all of the needs of the Owner Client.

Contractors 54

Contractors DOT Accounting Statistics 54

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 17, 2013

We Cannot Help Contractors Who Want Results Without Change. If A Contractors Bookkeeping Services System Doesn''t Work. It hurts when we have to let a contractor client go elsewhere because we are not able to help them. In many cases contractors have spent the day with one of us and just talked it all out.

Contractors 48

Contractors Accounting Banking Liability 48