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Public Procurement of Construction Services

Job Order Contracting

The American Institute of Architects (AIA), Washington, DC AGC (2010). 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. Integrated Project Delivery: A Guide.” Ballard, G.

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#91:  Liability Insurance for a Subcontractor's Defective Work

NH Construction Law

“May unintentionally faulty subcontractor work that damages an insured’s work product constitute an ‘accident’ under a commercial general liability insurance policy?” 690, 693 (2010). ”); National Surety Corp. Westlake Investments, LLC , 880 N.W.2d

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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 2010.

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#125:  Pay-if-Paid Clauses and Contractor Default

NH Construction Law

The Court relied on the general rule of contract law that “Where a promisor ‘prevents or hinders’ fulfillment of a condition which otherwise would have been fulfilled, ‘performance of the condition is excused’ and the promisor’s liability is ‘fixed’ regardless of the condition’s non-fulfillment.”

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New Law Affects Louisiana Construction Contracts in 2011

Construction Law Monitor

A new law spawned by the 2010 Louisiana legislative session will effect construction contracts in the state, but has received relatively little attention. The terms of their agreement are the terms of their agreement, and courts are required to enforce them. I speak of Senate Bill 625 (Act 492), which created La.

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Federal Court dismisses sub's claim against GC because of arbitration

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. Liquidation Agreement did not supercede agreement to arbitrate. However, the parties were unable to reach an agreement.

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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., ► 2010. (19). ► May.