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Construction Law: April 2024

Construction Law

CL guides Limitation on liability Our latest Construction Law Guides series article from Claire Turnbull of DLA Piper looks at limitations on liability. Alternative dispute resolution Non-disclosure agreements in settlement: they are not all bad!

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Assignment of Benefits for Contractors: Pros & Cons of Accepting an AOB

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In this article, we’ll explain what an assignment of benefits is, and how the process works. An assignment of benefits , or AOB, is an agreement to transfer insurance claim rights to a third party. An assignment of benefits , or AOB, is an agreement to transfer insurance claim rights to a third party. Setting up an AOB.

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Arbitration including Religious Arbitration in Green Building Contracts

Green Building Law Update

There has been much recent discussion about mandatory arbitration since a series of New York Times articles earlier this month describing how, “. Certification Agreement has a mandatory arbitration provision. Even the LEED Green Building Certification Inc. And always consult your attorney before signing.

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NAHB Chairman's Letter: A Look Back, Ahead, and a Note of Thanks

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Analysis shows that those efforts delivered $79 million worth of earned media in the past year, including more than 14,000 news articles from media outlets in all 50 states that featured our economic data and leadership insights. We continue to push for a reliable supply of reasonably priced lumber. from 9% to 18%. from 9% to 18%.

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Oracle To Bring 200 Information Technology Jobs To San Antonio

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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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Coordinating specifications with an owner’s Division 00

Construction Specifier

In other instances, mixing different items can have adverse results, and may need expert guidance (the author acknowledges the advice and comments on drafts of this article from Gerard Cavaluzzi, Esq., The same thing can happen when negotiating changes in the contract price during construction. chocolate and peanut butter).

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Marketing In The Construction Industry – Everything You Need To Know

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They have a contractual agreement with the owner, but no contract authority over the trade or specialty contractors. But if that owner is building a new office complex, they’ll enter into an agreement with a general contractor who will then subcontract pieces of the work to trade or specialty contractors. Negotiated.