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Public Procurement of Construction Services

Job Order Contracting

The Lean Project Delivery System”, Lean Construction Journal, 2008 Cohen, J. Without out this, the vast majority of projects, approximately eighty percent or more (80%+) will continue to fail by being late, over budget, or viewed as not being satisfactorily completed by one or more parties. Ballard, G.

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Obtaining the Proper Bonding for Government Jobs

Construction Business Owner

In a way, a surety bond is like insurance; it is a three-part agreement between the contractor, the organization requiring the bond (e.g. This agreement ensures that a contractor will perform all of the duties they agreed to in the bid they placed, abiding by the terms of that government-sanctioned project. December 2008.

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#114:  No Damages for Delay -- Maybe, Maybe Not

NH Construction Law

Still, contracts excusing a party from liability for the harm he causes have never been favorites of the courts, which often show a willingness to entertain exceptions to the enforceability of such clauses. Because freedom of contract is an overarching principle in the law, courts generally enforce no-damages-for-delay clauses. ”).

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Louisiana Home Improvement Contractors License Requirements

Construction Law Monitor

Larose, LA, September 7, 2008 — (Photo credit: Wikipedia). The contractor who is applying for the Home Improvement license needs to provide general liability insurance and show that the contractor or the registering entity is registered with the Louisiana Department of Revenue. The process is also more relaxed. Related articles.

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PSMJ Resources Blog: XL Insurance Enters Collaborative.

PSMJ Resources

XL Insurance Enters Collaborative Agreement With PSMJ Resources, Inc. XL Insurance’s Design Professional group, specializing in professional liability insurance for architects and engineers and a part of the global underwriting operations of XL Group (NYSE: XL), and PSMJ, Resources, Inc., ► 2008. ► 2008.

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Keep Your Subconsultants in the Loop - PSMJ Resources Blog

PSMJ Resources

Failures by your subconsultants can lead to serious liability. risk is a well-written agreement. ► 2008. Wednesday, September 5, 2012. PSMJ Tips: Keep Your Subconsultants in the Loop. claims and potential losses. Your first line of control over potential. But you can also avoid problems with. proper communication.

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constructionattorneyblog: ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS.

Construction Lawyer

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. The trial court, on June 12, 2008, took up for the first time RBM's motion, setting it over to August 4, 2008, for hearing.