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#107:  "Prevailing Party" Attorneys' Fees Provisions

NH Construction Law

In New Hampshire, attorneys’ fee awards take into account “ the amount involved , the nature, novelty, and difficulty of the litigation, the attorney’s standing and the skill employed, the time devoted, the customary fees in the area, the extent to which the attorney prevailed , and the benefit thereby bestowed on his clients.”

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Why Projects Fail

Job Order Contracting

The key to consistent delivery of successful projects therefore lies in the ability to account for and/or manage variations as they occur. The ability to successfully account for and manage change during a project lies in an organization’s leadership and level of maturity relative to its strategies, processes, goals, and resources.

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What Should a New Employee Do for the First Week?

ExactHire - Construction

Now that you know how much is riding on your new employee onboarding process, how do you go about designing the most effective onboarding plan? Compliance deals with the documents required for the new employee as well as the necessary safety and anti-discrimination training. Make sure IT sets up all necessary accounts and logins.

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Errors and Omissions (E&O) Insurance Explained for Construction?

Levelset

Insurance covering errors and omissions exists for professionals in nearly every field—from accountants and lawyers to doctors and electricians. State licensing boards often require architects, engineers, designers, and home inspectors to hold errors and omissions coverage. Who needs E&O insurance?

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How the Infrastructure Bill Could Expand Opportunities to Women and Minorities

Fieldwire

Infrastructure regulations typically target road, railroad, bridge, and port designs. The legislation also delivers high-cost fines to companies found discriminating against minority workers. The technology can also monitor on-site conditions and hold employers and other workers accountable for their actions.

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Job Order Contracting – Best Practices Implementation

Building Information Management

Best practice Job Order Contracts typically rely upon the Owner’s existing construction design specifications, and the UPB. A job order (JO) or task order (TO) is the contractual document issued by the purchasing/procurement or its designated representative to the Contractor. Specifications. Job Orders / Task Orders.

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Women in Construction: Navigating a Male-Dominated Industry

Fieldwire

I had previously worked in financial services as an advisor and I guess I was shocked at the silent discrimination that existed at that time. BLOG Recruiting and retaining women for construction Read the article → Lucie Ares - Superintendent at C&W Design+Build France I have worked in construction for 7 years.