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Housing’s Great Rethink: Workforce Development Takes Center Stage

Pro Builder

except builders and contractors weren’t prepared to capitalize on so many people in motion. That was huge, and it made some people ask questions and rethink their original career choices,” says Brian Turmail, VP of public affairs and strategic initiatives for the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).

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Unlimited liability for designers and contractors

Construction Lawyer

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. He is a partner in the law firm of Sabo & Zahn, concentrating in construction law and representing owners, contractors, architects, developers, engineers and other parties in the construction process. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >.

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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

Zero costs associated with disputes and claims. Fewer disputes and claims. Journal of Legal. Associated General Contractors of America, “Partnering: A Concept for Success,” Washington, D.C. AGC Publication #1205, September 1991. Supplier-contractor collaboration in the. Increased quality satisfaction.

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ConsensusDOCS v. AIA – Form Contract Wars

Construction Law Monitor

While attending the Associated Owners & Developers 14th Annual Construction Industry Conference, entitled How Owners and Contractors Can Control Project Risk, here in New Orleans today, I sat in on a informative session regarding ConsensusDOCS. Owners and Contractors feel like there is not much protection for their interests in AIA forms.

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Be Ready to Lien in 2009 (But be Careful)

Help Everybody Everyday

As all of us in construction know, and as reported in the AGC Smart Brief , the beginning of 2009 and through 2010 will likely show an even greater downturn in the commercial and residential markets. 2009 is likely to be a year in which many construction liens are filed. For example, in a recent case out of Fairfax County, Artitech, Inc.

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