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.

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Drawings Contractors Design Liability 55

Construction Lawyer

MAY 20, 2009

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Liability for green design. Gary Cole has written an interesting blog entry about designers' liability for green projects here:  [link].

Liability 40

Liability Green Design Illinois 40

Constructlaw

JULY 12, 2022

Under the Agreement, 360 was to apply to rezone the Site, to collaborate with DonRob on site and joint development plans, and to design and construct an access road, including the associated drainage and retainage, utilities, access points, and sidewalks. DonRob planned to develop the other two sections into townhomes and commercial units.

Contract 52

Contract Liability Agreement Georgia 52

FDR Safety

MARCH 19, 2020

This can be accomplished by asking the OSHA inspector to wait for the arrival of the designated representative before starting the inspection. Where the inspector refuses to wait or where it is impossible for the representative to personally appear, designate a back-up to fill in. Advance preparation is everything.

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OSHA Inspections Conference Employment 156

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Many contractors have been using this 3D design method for years now to improve collaboration, often with impressive results for efficiency and ROI. In the 2016 report, construction companies indicated they were planning to implement Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) teams.

BIM 218

BIM Contractors Software Software 218

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.

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Green Contract AIA Drafting 120

Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 11, 2007

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Limitation of Liability in new AIA Document. One of the new 2007 AIA documents is B103 -- Owner-Architect Agreement for a Large or Complex Project. Disclaimer.

Liability 40

Liability AIA Documentation Illinois 40

Construction Cost Estimating

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Usually, a quantity surveyor performs the following activities :- • Commercial omission of site • Formulation of financial reports, budgets and forecasts • Supervision, training and development of some junior staff • Job review of assistant staff • Utilization of health and safety requirements • Fulfillment of paperwork as desired by the CSIs/procedures (..)

Liability 40

Liability Management Subcontracting Forecasting 40

BD+C

MAY 3, 2024

Today's MOBs are designed and built to address the needs of the communities in which they are located. This not only aids in a facility operator’s ability to demonstrate compliance concerning confidentiality and privacy protections but also significantly reduces liability.

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Office Safety Security Liability 91

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

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 31, 2021

Traditional contracting methods such as design-bid-build, and even somewhat newer developments such as design-build typically involve the non-owner participants providing lump-sum price based an owner’s proposed requirements.

Construction 154

Construction Procurement Contract Budgeting 154

Lets Build

DECEMBER 2, 2022

It involves taking a quality-focused, hands-on approach to all stages and aspects of design, construction, and client relations. A construction quality management plan should be drafted as a standard document, to be applied to all future projects. What is construction quality management? Creating a plan.

Management 156

Management Construction Risk Cash Flow 156

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

If a sub accidentally drops a steel beam on the project manager’s new sports car, that subcontractor’s liability insurance policy would likely cover the damage. General liability, builder’s risk, and subcontractor default insurance are among the most common, and wrap insurance is growing in popularity.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Accidents Risk 52

Lets Build

MAY 19, 2023

The plan provides quality and verification protocols that help to verify that the project is executed according to the design and requirements. This helps to mitigate potential risks and liabilities, safeguarding the well-being of workers and minimising the likelihood of accidents or injuries.

Management 141

Management Inspections Construction Plans 141

Building Information Management

AUGUST 6, 2013

Providing the opportunity for the kind of collaboration that the construction industry so badly needs… Design-Build has a spectrum, ranging from almost as dysfunctional … all the way to almost as collaborative as Integrated Project Delivery. Shifting Design-Build toward IPD. Owners, this is bad for you.

Design 69

Design Documentation Contract Estimating 69

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 17, 2023

Construction projects generate an enormous amount of data, from design and engineering to operations. Without proper standardization, this data can become a liability rather than an asset. Answer these questions while you set up your software accounts: Who is responsible for uploading and distributing project documentation?

Plans 98

Plans Construction Software Software 98

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 8, 2015

to design the Philip Merrill Environmental Center, CBF’s headquarters, on the Chesapeake Bay in Annapolis, Maryland. SmithGroup’s ‘green’ design called for exposed structural wood members outside the envelope of the Merrill Center, including some that penetrated the building’s façade.

Liability 120

Liability Maryland Green Agreement 120

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 8, 2015

to design the Philip Merrill Environmental Center, CBF’s headquarters, on the Chesapeake Bay in Annapolis, Maryland. SmithGroup’s ‘green’ design called for exposed structural wood members outside the envelope of the Merrill Center, including some that penetrated the building’s façade.

Liability 120

Liability Maryland Green Agreement 120

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.

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Contractors Design Software Software 120

Job Order Contracting

JULY 17, 2017

Both require “a collaborative alliance of people, systems, business structures and practices into a process that harnesses the talents and insights of all participants to optimize project results, increase value to the owner, reduce waste, and maximize efficiency through all phases of design, fabrication, and construction.”.

Contract 100

Contract Compensation Liability Fabrication 100

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Some of the top problems GCs face are three documentation processes that, while important for communication and liability, take time away from actually building. . The submittal log , in short, is a list of all documents that the contractor is required to provide to the design team to ensure that the project is following the spec book.

Project Management 52

Project Management Management Documentation Construction 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Fortunately, you can overcome these hurdles by using ACC Connect to sync drawings, field reports, and documents in the cloud. And since the information stays in sync, teams know that they can get the documents and information they need in the application they use most. . 2: Project Management. 4: Performance Tracking.

Autodesk 105

Autodesk Construction Contract Documentation 105

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

With the maturation of the green building industrial complex it has become clear there is no more or additional liability associated with constructing a green building versus a similar non green structure. The architect’s website still highlights the project describing it as “designed to achieve LEED Platinum.”.

Green 120

Green Claims Certification North Carolina 120

CivilJungle

DECEMBER 26, 2020

A tort , in common law jurisdiction, could be a tort (other than a breach of contract) that causes an applicant to suffer loss or hurt, leading to legal liability for the one that commits the act. A contract is termed as a document which is done by law and completed between two individual partie s. Strict Liability. #1.

Contract 52

Contract Liability Legal Injury 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Changes to licensing and enforcement of building permits and liabilities are the main drivers of the act. The responsibility lies with the project owner to supply this document to the municipality. A strong CDE solution will include approval controls and offer an audit trail to support sign off procedures of documents and certificates.

Construction 52

Construction Maine Regulation Liability 52

Levelset

OCTOBER 20, 2022

You pay pennies on the dollar for coverage that could range into the millions for general liability (GL) insurance, for example. General liability insurance : A GL policy may help cover the cost of bodily injury or property damage that occurs on a jobsite. General liability may help pay for the cost of repair. .

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Electrical Accidents 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Architect-engineer services as defined in FAR 36.102 and Design-Build requirements as defined in FAR 36.3 The requiring activity’s reoccurring facilities engineering support services, such as utility plant operation, custodial, grounds maintenance, refuse collection and disposal, and similar work shall not be acquired using a JOC.

Contract 228

Contract Office Negotiation Documentation 228

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 7, 2017

Defined workflow and associated document packages. Contract documents are developed. Responsibilities are clearly defined in a no-blame culture leading to identification and resolution of problems, not determination of liability. Formation of a LEAN Job Order Contracting (JOC) core group which includes stakeholders.

Contract 100

Contract Construction Life Cycle Procurement 100

Levelset

MAY 16, 2022

The contractor should carry, and the contract should reflect that the contractor has liability insurance covering personal injury of at least $50K and property damage coverage in the same amount. Failure to comply with these requirements could lead the contractor to liability under home improvement fraud.

Pennsylvania 98

Pennsylvania Residential Contractors Contract 98

Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. The new AIA Documents and Arbitration - What Rules Apply? New AIA documents and Arbitration. And, the paper documents do not have anything pre-checked.

AIA 40

AIA Documentation Illinois Chicago 40

Pro Builder

JUNE 1, 2020

Third-party contractors: Research + design + renderings + plan stamp/liability. Software: Home plan creation/management + option database + architecture modification tools + purchasing/estimating tools + sales/marketing tools + document storage + project management.

Documentation 59

Documentation Software Software Profitability 59

Lets Build

MAY 7, 2020

In construction, a change order is an aspect of the change management process wherein changes in the construction contract, project scope, project design, construction site conditions, or project schedule are implemented following the approval of the client, contractor, and other relevant project stakeholders (architect, engineer, etc.).

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Change Orders Construction Contract Schedule 141

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

Most of the construction operations software available today is designed for individual use and focused one specific function. Venture is designed for the entire project team and provides tools that help folks work together throughout the entire lifecycle of a project. Document Management. document management. foundation.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Lawyer

APRIL 27, 2012

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Fiduciary Duty by Design Professionals?  The complete document can be downloaded here. He is a Fellow of the AIA as well as the Association of Licensed Architects.

Design 40

Design AIA Illinois San Diego 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

design and build contract. Design-Build Contract. Traditionally, owners receive completed designs before taking in construction bids. But the design-build contract does things differently. As the name suggests, a design-build contract addresses design and construction costs simultaneously. lump-sum contract.

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Contract Maine Construction Agreement 98