Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The process for buying and selling a private home building company follows a similar format to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in other industries. Each community and asset in your portfolio requires diligence, legal paperwork, and closing documents. Essential steps for buying and selling a private home building company.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 4, 2022

As my time as chairman of the National Association of Home Builders comes to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on the accomplishments of the association and our industry over the past year. NAHB strongly opposes the move and continues to urge the administration to negotiate a long-term agreement with Canada on softwood lumber.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 9, 2017

It is the real property owner’s sole responsibility to mitigate risk, increase organizational efficiency, and align current processes with industry best practices. Elimination of legal disputes. Number of owner/contractor negotiations. As an owner, what should you expect from a JOC Program? Faster project delivery.

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Constructlaw

JUNE 30, 2021

This article summarizes the current landscape in Pennsylvania and California as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, and highlights important considerations for employers in the construction industry in relation to vaccines and navigating a post-mask mandate world. Employer Vaccine Protocols.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

I started this blog because I wanted to help design and construction professionals navigate the legal hurdles certain to pop up from the green building movement. But along the way, I came across one green building project that is a microcosm for all of the problems facing -- and created by -- the green building industry.

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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.

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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

d) An indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (task order) contract which provides for the use of negotiated, definitive, bilateral orders (i.e., through discussions and negotiations. d) Negotiations. (1) 1) Negotiations on orders of specified value or greater not begin without an owner estimate. (2) f) Funding.

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Best Practices Construction Law

DECEMBER 18, 2019

In a recent case, Wollaston Industries v. Under Massachusetts law (like most states), in order to prevail on a claim for fraudulent inducement, a plaintiff must allege a false representation, material to the negotiations, upon which the plaintiff reasonably relied in entering into an agreement with the defendant. Mass) (Dec.

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Construction Law

JUNE 9, 2020

Today the focus has shifted to rebooting the industry, which looks like being a far more difficult process than shutting it down was. Negotiating with a new contractor in the expectation that they will take on the same risk as the original one at anything like the original price will almost certainly be a harsh experience.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 1, 2011

Industry News. Industry Statistics. Curt is our heavy/highway industry expert and has some thoughts to share on a topic that affects all of us – fuel prices. Tip #1: Negotiate Fuel Costs. Before you go down the negotiating path, be sure you know your overall consumption by gallons. Equipment Management. technology.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

The following template is provide for sample purposes only and should not be used a legally bidding document without through review and modification by appropriate Owner legal counsel. These negotiations must precede the JO award/approval and are not allowed on a Change Order basis. JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC) EXECUTION GUIDE.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Industry News. Industry Statistics. On the flip side, the larger banks will typically have more funds to lend and may have more in-depth knowledge of the construction industry. Many contractors negotiate payment due dates with their vendors to get themselves out of short-term cash binds. Equipment Management. technology.

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Construction Law Monitor

JULY 12, 2011

For contractors there are links to leading industry bulletins, the very helpful “Contractors Guide to Licensing” which after taking a look is very informative for all contractors, big or small, in educating them on the licensing process. As always seek the advice of legal counsel when contemplating licensing, contracting, and negotiating.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Additional insured endorsements have recently drawn more attention in the construction industry. In light of the current legal environment, construction or repair contracts will require the naming of additional insureds. Among a number of other issues, insurance risk shifting is a concern for carriers. Your bottom line.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

FEBRUARY 13, 2016

This year, thankfully, there has been a turn-around in the construction industry. There are new public projects, new industrial and commercial projects, and new home construction. Negotiate/Review Your Contracts. Email (texting too) is a blessing and a curse in the construction industry. Document Problem Areas.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Other authorities in the organization must participate in its development to ensure that all objectives and interests are met (examples: legal, quality assurance, small business, building users, planners). Technical, purchasing, and legal personnel attend the conference. Negotiations and Source Selection. Competitive Range.

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Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 21, 2018

Negotiated tendering Serial - Nominative Open tender: Open tendering is the primary tendering procedures which are implemented by both the government and private sector. In legal term such tender recognizes constitute invitation to treat, a simple request made by the employer for appropriate contractor to tender their bids or offers.

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Constructlaw

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Mealey’s International Arbitration Report recently asked industry experts and leaders for their thoughts on what events had an impact on global economy that have led to an increase in filings. [Editor’s Note: Copyright # 2020, LexisNexis. All rights reserved.]. Commentary by Troutman Pepper Partner Albert Bates, Jr.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 27, 2012

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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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 4, 2011

Industry News. Industry Statistics. – will ultimately determine if you are on the bid list or in the negotiating room for the next project. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. technology.

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Constructlaw

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Although the parties have tried to resolve their disputes through negotiation and even mediation, they have not been able to reach an acceptable settlement. Use of dispute boards outside the construction industry. Dispute boards are successful in the construction industry because of the unique features of construction disputes.

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Due to their sweeping nature, interested contractors and industry representatives may find a lump of coal in their stocking. ” It is, therefore, unknown how much input was received from contractors and others involved in the transportation industry. Additional Safeguards.

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Building Information Management

MARCH 8, 2016

Owner/Contractor negotiations and/or changes as needed. Proper implementation of an OPEN JOC TM program based upon industry best practices can reduce costs, improve quality, shorten project delivery times, virtually eliminate change orders and legal disputes, and provide higher levels of satisfaction. Owner project sign off.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

OCTOBER 16, 2013

Before you raise your eyebrows and bring up the 12-week vacations enjoyed by not-so-productive French and Dutch workers (and the traditional three-hour afternoon siestas in Spain), consider this: Germany has solidified its position as Europe’s industrial powerhouse and kept unemployment hovering at an enviable 5.2

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CivilJungle

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

A tender will be a draft legal paper in which a particular act will notify official documents and discharge the capable artisan interested in filling it and taking the project. Mainly it is survey evidence proof and legal effects. Tenders are of several kinds, counting open tender, selective, serial tender, and negotiated tender.

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Lets Build

MAY 5, 2022

For construction companies, it can also significantly increase profitability and maximise legal compliance. That’s especially valuable considering the overlapping rafts of regional, national, and global legalities any construction company has to navigate. This puts you in a stronger position to negotiate a cost-effective outcome.

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Building Information Management

APRIL 10, 2015

Supporting technology has been available for almost as long, as have “open”, “industry standard” cost databases such as RSMeans. Items that are not in the UPB can be negotiated, priced, and added to the UPB at any time. Legal disputes are virtually eliminated and changed orders are significantly reduced.

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 3, 2012

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company.

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Business Facilities

DECEMBER 10, 2012

Many locations adhere to statutory incentives, with legally mandated conditions, and avoid discretionary incentives, which are negotiated for a particular deal. So the federal bailout of General Motors, the restructuring of the company, the shedding of aging plants and GM’s subsequent investment of $7.3

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Construction Law Monitor

APRIL 15, 2015

Due to this misinformation, many contractors either avoid projects requiring bonds, thus missing great work opportunities; or sometimes even operate without them, which jeopardizes their legal standing and puts their whole company at risk. The same thing happened to industry giants Morrison Knudsen, Modern Continental, or Ballenger.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

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. This organization is good for all construction and related industries. And spend time learning about Networking For Contractors.

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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. This organization is good for all construction and related industries. And spend time learning about Networking For Contractors.

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PSMJ Resources

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Agreements that are legal, effective, and achievable are even better. Issue timely change orders (even if there is no cost) to support an iterative and incremental approach based on customer collaboration rather than contract negotiation. Learn from challenges with similar projects and clients. Use evolutionary methods.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

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. This organization is good for all construction and related industries. And spend time learning about Networking For Contractors.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

It is surprising to many in the environmental industrial complex that there has been relatively little litigation arising out of green building. Legal scholars can have at it. There have been only a very modest number of cases commenced in courts across the country involving construction of green buildings.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

DECEMBER 26, 2013

This Agreement will end all of the current legal disputes with Entergy VY so that we can focus on the significant issues ahead regarding decommissioning and site restoration,” said Sorrell. 10 million for economic development in Windham County, payable $2 million per year for 5 years. $5

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Construction Law Monitor

APRIL 15, 2015

Due to this misinformation, many contractors either avoid projects requiring bonds, thus missing great work opportunities; or sometimes even operate without them, which jeopardizes their legal standing and puts their whole company at risk. The same thing happened to industry giants Morrison Knudsen, Modern Continental, or Ballenger.

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