Federal Construction Contracting Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Notable about this case is the contractor’s invocation of a July 2, 2020 Department of Defense (DoD) memorandum concerning the financial consequences on contractors with firm-fixed-price contracts lacking an economic price adjustment clause during “historic and unprecedented challenges” in the wake of the pandemic’s onset.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 21, 2022

62982) involved a contractor who sought to recover $99,076 in operational costs incurred on a construction contract during a two-month period in 2020. The APTIM decision expressly addresses the Sovereign Acts defense, which ultimately denied the contractor’s claim for additional compensation. APTIM Federal Services, LLC (ASBCA No.

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Business Facilities

MAY 19, 2021

Despite the challenges of 2020, New Mexico saw growth and success across a wide range of industries and is preparing for even more growth in 2021. Read: New Mexico: Diverse And Driven To Success at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 10, 2020

The Government’s final payment defense is an affirmative defense on which the Government bears the burden of proof. In the world of construction contracts, preservation of claims made in hindsight does not always get you what you want. In Appeal of Matcon Diamond, Inc. 59637 (Feb.

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Claims Compensation Overhead Defense 62

Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

The eight new economic development projects in 2020 will bring 510 new jobs to the Huntsville, AL area. Read: Eight Companies Investing $71M In Huntsville Metro at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Constructlaw

AUGUST 3, 2023

17] The court explained that its prior precedent erroneously “equated the defenses to recognition and enforcement with the grounds for vacatur” [18] and that this was “plainly and palpably wrong.” [19] 3d at 1446 (“[T]he Convention’s enumeration of defenses is exclusive.”). [13] 2020 WL 4485226, at *2 (S.D. 1637, 1645 (2020). [21]

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AIC New York Defense Agreement 52

Pro Builder

JULY 7, 2020

Tue, 07/07/2020 - 09:45. I’ve been writing consistently since early February about how healthy buildings should be the first line of defense against the novel coronavirus,” said Allen, who directs the Healthy Buildings program at the Harvard T.H. Creating 'Healthy Buildings' Through Air Filtration, Ventilation. cbroderick.

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New York Defense Resource Organization 52

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 19, 2020

Then on February 20, 2020, the EPA issued preliminary determinations to regulate PFOA and PFAS in drinking water and also issued a supplemental proposal regulating new uses of PFAS as requiring review under TSCA. The Department of Defense has identified 15 bases in Maryland “known to have releases of PFAS.”

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Maryland Permits South Carolina Baltimore 177

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

APRIL 21, 2022

When the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in March 2020, various lockdowns were ordered and Americans learned a new term—“social distancing.” Working remotely using videoconferencing platforms became commonplace and, in most cases, productivity did not suffer. 52.242-15, Stop Work Order.

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Contractors Compensation Contract Defense 52

Pro Builder

JANUARY 29, 2022

They told me we were going to identify some problem areas and that we’d get defensive about them and try to hide them from the judges,” he says. 2020 revenue: $33 million. 2020 closings: 105. . 2020 Revenue: $105.7 2020 Closings: 220. 2020 Revenue: $68.6 2020 Closings : 154. . Alamagordo, N.M.

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Utah Housing Minneapolis New Mexico 105

Pro Builder

AUGUST 12, 2021

In 2020, 80911—also within the city limits—took the top spot. Colorado Springs is home to Peterson Air Force Base, and locals here have a quick commute to area defense contractors like Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman. Median list price in ZIP code: $318,000. Median list price within the city limits: $472,050.

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Colorado Denver Defense Metro 52

GCP Applied Technologies

JUNE 2, 2020

Tue, 06/02/2020 - 08:45. June 10, 2020. Roofing underlayments perform many functions in a roof assembly, but first and foremost, they serve as the last line of defense between homeowners and the damaging effects of water infiltration. From the Roof to the Walls: How to Properly Waterproof Homes. Phillip.fry@gc….

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Residential Materials Products Contractors 117

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 7, 2017

Imagine the ability to rapidly organize data and leverage mobile tools to enable access to, and the management of, actionable, standardized, defensible information… anytime and anywhere. In addition, by 2020 digital information will be increased by 30 times. Construction Document Information Management. 2017, Cholakis, P.

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Construction and Infrastructure Law

JUNE 20, 2023

On June 10, 2023, a jury in Portland, Oregon found PacifiCorp and Pacific Power (collectively, “PacifiCorp”) liable for negligence, trespass, and nuisance based on a series of four wildfires that occurred during Labor Day weekend in 2020. PacifiCorp prevailed against the plaintiffs on the claim of inverse condemnation. PacifiCorp, et al. ,

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Oregon Claims California Liability 52

Building Information Management

MAY 24, 2016

I recently read an article discussing the penetration of facility management software across all markets… commercial, retail, healthcare, public sector, utilities, and aerospace and defense. The article also claims to provide a report and notes that “The global facility management market is estimated to grow from USD 27.25

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Software Software Management Life Cycle 40

GCP Applied Technologies

JUNE 2, 2020

Tue, 06/02/2020 - 08:45. June 10, 2020. Roofing underlayments perform many functions in a roof assembly, but first and foremost, they serve as the last line of defense between homeowners and the damaging effects of water infiltration. From the Roof to the Walls: How to Properly Waterproof Homes. Phillip.fry@gc….

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Residential Materials Products Contractors 78

Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

At the outset of 2020, Emma Shinn felt confident that home builders were poised to have a “super” year. Hindsight was never more valuable than after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic in March 2020, and the economy went topsy-turvy. John Caulfield, Contributing Editor.

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Profitability Finance Housing Compensation 52

Job Order Contracting

JULY 28, 2021

B291940 (October 26, 2020), 2nd District Court of Appeal, involved a JOC contract, a JOC contractor who charged rates higher than those specified in the unit price book, and the JOC contractor’s defenses against claims by the public entity that it had overcharged for its work. The next case, Los Angeles Unified School District v.

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Contract Negotiation Los Angeles Estimating 130

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Washington has long been a leader in aerospace/defense manufacturing, but the state now is getting competition from right-to-work states like South Carolina, which snared Boeing’s 787 assembly facility. They made headlines by committing to hire 2,000 workers in South Carolina by 2020. The first bill introduced and passed by Gov.

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Washington South Carolina Defense Electrical 43

Constructlaw

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Editor’s Note: Copyright # 2020, LexisNexis. Reynolds: The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the global economy has led to an increase in breach of contract claims, and a parallel rise in novel breach of con­tract defenses focused on excuses for non-performance. 2020 is already breaking 2009’s records for insolvencies.

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Claims Insurance Bankruptcy Legal 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

Herbert’s economic development effort has been built around six strategically targeted growth clusters, including aerospace/defense, life sciences, IT/software, energy, finance and outdoor products/recreation. TARGETED CLUSTERS GET BIGGER. Herbert told us.

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Utah Defense Fabrication Permits 56

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 6, 2017

The earliest we’re likely to see any government-approved interstate air routes for commercial drones is 2020. Should commercial drone flights be permitted before defenses against rogue drones are perfected? A few months ago, Bezos himself seemed to acknowledge this reality when he announced that Amazon is investing $1.5

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North Dakota Commercial New York Site 69

Work Gearz

APRIL 9, 2021

DUST DEFENSE. They have a foam gasket that is removable for comfort and as a seal to protect your eyes offering dust defense and moisture defense. They are larger sized goggles and require more space when storing. Check Price and Reviews on Amazon. Other Competitive Choices. 3M Safety Glasses Virtua CCS. WRAP AROUND DESIGN.

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Safety Construction Products Site 52

Work Gearz

MARCH 24, 2021

DUST DEFENSE. These offer dust defense and moisture defense. Side vents not great for airflow. Check Price and Reviews on Amazon. 3M Safety Glasses Virtua CCS. 3M Safety Glasses, Virtua CCS, 1 Pair, ANSI Z87, Anti-Fog. WRAP AROUND DESIGN. ANTI-FOG LENS COATING. INDOOR/OUTDOOR LENS TINT. CORDED EAR PLUG CONTROL SYSTEM.

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Safety Products Defense Site 52

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JUNE 12, 2013

trillion to repair and modernize its infrastructure by 2020 to remain competitive as a modern industrial power. Aerospace And Defense Archives Articles By Industry Articles By Location Articles By Topic California Featured Post Online Features Quality Of Life Research And Development The Editor''s Blog Transportation Infrastructure U.S. -

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Spirit Infrastructure California Defense 51

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

The focus of the work at Plum Island shifted from offense to defense after 1975. In 1957, the Defense Department gave W.R. [No global accord has been reached to ban the production of chemical weapons like sarin gas, which last month killed hundreds of people in Syria''s civil war.

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Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Cutting-edge global players in advanced manufacturing are flocking to New Mexico for its superior logistics and one of the fastest border crossings. Read: New Mexico: A Global Manufacturing And Logistics Powerhouse at BusinessFacilities.com.

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New Mexico Defense Site Green 131

Business Facilities

AUGUST 17, 2020

Louisiana has created a Resilient Louisiana Commission (with 15 associated task forces) to chart a path toward safely reopening the economy and making the Pelican State more resilient for the long-term. Read: Louisiana: Building A More Resilient State at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Louisiana Commissioning Zoning Defense 111

Business Facilities

AUGUST 12, 2020

The Sunshine State is used to making things grow, this includes its tech industry, where Florida is sprouting thousands of new jobs. Read: Florida Tech Time at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Florida Industrial Tampa Defense 105

Business Facilities

MARCH 3, 2020

Production-related issues and order cancellations slowed the commercial aerospace sector last year, but long-term demand for passenger jets remains robust. Read: The Aerospace Industry: Cruising To A Higher Altitude at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Industrial Commercial Products Kentucky 106

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 5, 2020

And significantly there is no defense for an issued permit or claim of preemption by other state or federal laws. Spurred by Toledo, it is possible Florida and New Hampshire will each give standing to nature, from the spotted owl to the polar bear, in 2020.

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New Hampshire Legal Claims DC 218

Business Facilities

APRIL 13, 2020

Middle Tennessee is one of the fastest-growing regions in the nation, and Nashville International Airport (BNA) is growing with it. Read: Nashville International Airport: Growing In Tandem With Middle Tennessee at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Nashville Tennessee Airports Renovating 99

Business Facilities

APRIL 22, 2020

In Arizona, advanced manufacturing is busy integrating new technologies into products and processes, transforming industries, outputs and the workforce they require to succeed in today’s global market. Read: Taking High-Tech To New Heights In Arizona at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Arizona Products Industrial Tucson 96

Work Gearz

APRIL 28, 2021

DUST DEFENSE. Jackson V30 Nemesis Polarized Polycarbonate Gun metal ANSI / ISEA) Z87.1+, 99.9% UV protection Wrap around, Polarized lenses. 3M Safety Glasses Virtua CCS Polycarbonate Plastic CSA Z94.3-2007 2007 ANSI Z87.1-2020. UV protection Removable foam gasket, Anti-fog coating, Lightweight . Slippery nose piece . INDOOR/OUTDOOR LENS TINT.

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Safety Products Certification Risk 52

Construction Test

MAY 20, 2020

The 2020 NFL Draft was scheduled to be held in front of the Bellagio Hotel fountains in Vegas. Hopes are still high that upon the 2020 season starting in September, all this will have passed over. Reynolds also noted the versatility of defensive player Isaiah Simmons, who can astonishingly play in four different positions. .

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Work Gearz

MARCH 24, 2021

2020 Anti-fog, Corded earplug control, Foam gasket. DUST DEFENSE. Dewalt DPG82-11 CTR Safety Goggle Polycarbonate Rubber 99.9% UVA, UVB, ANSI Z87.1 Air vents, Anti-fog, Scratch-resistant. 3M Safety Glasses Virtua CCS Polycarbonate Plastic 99.9% UV rays, ANSI Z87.1-2020 UVA, UVB, UVC, ANSI/ISEA Z87.1, Z87+ Polarized, Wraparound design.

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Safety Products Site Design 52

Business Facilities

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

The January / February 2021 Issue features our annual State of the Year and Deal of the Year awards. Plus, our editor's top utility picks, the future of electric vehicles, and more. Read: January / February 2021 Issue (Volume 54, Number 1) at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Deals Electrical North Carolina West Virginia 52