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#127:  Subcontract "Flow Down" of Prime Contract Terms

NH Construction Law

Commercial construction subcontracts frequently incorporate by reference provisions of the prime contract between the owner and the general contractor, often with language requiring the subcontractor to assume toward the general contractor all duties owed by the general contractor to the owner. Brait Builders Corp. , 65, 78, 972 N.E.2d

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Insider Discusses EJCDC's New Document on Subcontracts

Construction Dive

Here is the summary for the October 2013 addition: One of the new documents that the Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee (EJCDC) has added is “C-523,” which addresses subcontracts. Read more.'

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Have You Seen All the Contract Documents?

Construction Dive

Sometimes, the other party never actually sees the document. Featured …Assent to Unsigned “Standard” Subcontract Cannot Be InferredPrice Evaluation Tainted by Misinformation on Estimate What is disturbing is the lack of transparency. The drafting party seeks to impose its terms through reference.

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Controlling Construction Costs, Rocket Science, and Time Travel

Job Order Contracting

Validate Contractor and Subcontractor Quotes Obtaining comparative bids on all subcontracted work will not provide sufficient cost visibility. Both IPD and JOC have been proven for decades and are well evolved. Cost management can only be achieved through the process of owners created independent line item estimates.

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Forum Selection Clauses in Construction Subcontracts Require Careful Drafting

Construction Lawyer

Ryan, in turn, subcontracted part of the work to Welch, a Hawaii corporation. The prime agreement between Weisel and Ryan consisted of an AIA Document A111 (presumably a 1997 version) and an AIA Document A201 (also presumably the 1997 version). Nor does the subcontract contain anything like Paragraph 24.3.3 Dist, Sept.

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What Certifications Does A Crane Need To Operate On Construction Sites?

Construction Marketing

Most construction companies and project owners require NCCCO-certified operators for bidding and subcontracting. These requirements encompass comprehensive training, evaluation, and documentation of skills and knowledge.

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Should All Documents on Public Contracts Be Public Information?

Construction Dive

The contractor had subcontracted the architectural design to another company. The publisher of a local newspaper requested a copy of the subcontract. The prime contractor and the architect objected, citing confidential and proprietary information contained in the subcontract.