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Test the Bounds of Job Order Contracting?

Job Order Contracting

In 2011, LAUSD audited Torres’ project files as it was permitted to do under the JOC contract. Among other things, Torres argued: The JOC contract, because it required that job order proposals be submitted after-the-fact, was not an enforceable contract but merely an agreement to negotiate. This is arithmetic, not negotiations.

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Restaurant Construction Franchise on the Rise – Where do you start?

HardHatChat

As suggested in my 2011 commercial construction trends blog post, there seems to be a rise in new restaurant construction, particularly among franchise restaurants. In fact, Crain’s Chicago Business just reported that Moe’s Southwest Grill has sold restaurant franchise agreements to open 10 new units in the Chicago market.

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#122:  Construction Loan Disbursement Pitfalls

NH Construction Law

Worse, the contractor or one of its unpaid subcontractors could place a mechanic’s lien on the property – which is sure to result in a breach of the owner/borrower’s loan agreement! All such contractual solutions depend on the leverage possessed by and the negotiation savvy of the parties to these arrangements.

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Wal-Mart Reaches Settlement with OSHA

Safety Services Company

has entered into a corporate-wide settlement agreement with the U.S. The settlement, which resolves two enforcement cases that began in 2011, includes provisions for the Bentonville, Ark. A summary of the agreement will be posted in each affected store. 2, 2011, and a health inspection began Aug. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.,

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Oracle To Bring 200 Information Technology Jobs To San Antonio

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The plans are contingent upon San Antonio’s City Council approval of a $1 million grant agreement on May 15 with the global technology leader. The negotiated agreement is expected to be brought back to Commissioners Court on June 3 for final approval.

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PSMJ Resources Blog: Good Project Management is Good Risk.

PSMJ Resources

Monday, September 12, 2011. • Clearly written agreements are essential. 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.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

BF Editor in Chief Jack Rogers noted that China’s status as the alternative energy leader may not last long because Chinese dumping of underpriced photovoltaic panels has been successfully challenged by the United States in the World Trade Organization and negotiations are underway to eliminate the PRC’s subsidies. and Japan combined.

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