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Pre-Bid Documents and Estimates Can’t Be Hidden Behind the Curtain in Disputed Delay Claims

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12, 2021), the contractor filed suit to recover damages from the City on numerous combined waste water treatment projects. (Mar. 12, 2021), the contractor filed suit to recover damages from the City on numerous combined waste water treatment projects. million delay claim included approximately $2.3 In WDF, Inc. 652478 (N.Y.

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Arbitration Update – The 2021 ICDR Arbitration Rules: A Welcome Update for International Construction Arbitration

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1 The 2021 update marks the first time the ICDR’s arbitration rules and mediation rules have been revised since 2014 and 2008, respectively, and is of particular note to the construction industry both in the United States and elsewhere.???????. Definition of International Arbitration (the Introduction).

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How to Get Paid on Florida Public Projects

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The federal government — along with many states — prohibits private entities from claiming an interest in public property. If there’s a problem with slow payment or nonpayment, contractors file payment claims against the bond rather than foreclosing on public property. Florida bond claims. How to file a bond claim in Florida.

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7 Ways to Improve Construction Site Safety

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It’s no surprise that the 10 most frequent OSHA violations mirror the Focus Four risks : Fall protection, ladders, and scaffolding accounted for 60% of the top violations in 2021. . Document & track safety incidents. 7 best practices to improve construction site safety. As the saying goes, “you can’t manage what you don’t measure.”

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Biggest Construction Developments of 2022 to Date and What We’re Watching

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On November 5, 2021, the U.S. The IRA will substantially increase the amount and availability of tax credits for CCUS by raising the credit amounts for facilities that capture carbon for enhanced oil recovery or geological storage, allowing smaller facilities to claim credits, and permitting direct payments. Upcoming Programming.

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Prevailing Wages in Pennsylvania: What Contractors Need to Know

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The contracting authority provides bidders with the prevailing wage rates within the bid and contract documents. However, as of July 9, 2021, Pennsylvania follows federal overtime rules, which state that workers should be paid time and a half for all work over 40 hours in a week, with exceptions for administrative workers. Learn more.

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Holidaymakers face six-month wait for travel refunds as airlines struggle to deal with colossal backlog of claims with £7billion owed to customers

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However, the number of cancelled trips means customers are waiting much longer as airlines struggle to deal with a colossal backlog of claims. Documents seen by the Daily Mail suggest EasyJet has saved at least £700million, partly by encouraging passengers to choose vouchers. . The CEO, who is worth an estimated £3.8 Lufthansa Group.

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