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Court Recognizes Day-to-Day Changes Are Compensable Despite Contractual Waivers

Best Practices Construction Law

The owner-contractor agreement contains a “no damages for delay” clause; a clause requiring that all changes be in writing before work is performed; and a clause requiring partial lien waivers and releases with each periodic payment. It happens all the time!

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Change Directive v. Change Order v. Construction Change

Best Practices Construction Law

When you are dealing with changes on a project, they can be classified, treated, reviewed, and compensated on a different basis. This Agreement becomes a part of the Contract when properly executed and approved.

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Better Manage Construction Costs Schedules and Quality

Job Order Contracting

The errors and poor processes result in change orders, project delays, and legal disputes. It is defined within and Lean environment government by a long-term multi-party agreement and associated written Operations Manual / Execution Guide. are all defined.

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Job Order Contract Execution Guide – Sample Template

Job Order Contracting

A Job Order Contract Execution Guide is a required element for any successful, best management practice JOC Program. The following template is provide for sample purposes only and should not be used a legally bidding document without through review and modification by appropriate Owner legal counsel. the time of award.

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#89:  COVID-19 as a “Hazardous Substance” Justifying Delay or Suspension

NH Construction Law

For everyone’s protection, construction contracts often contain provisions for suspending work when a hazardous substance is encountered at a job site, with companion clauses governing extensions of time and extra compensation. The AIA’s popular A201 General Conditions (2017), for example, contains these provisions: § 10.3.1

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Job Order Contracting Basic Definitions

Job Order Contracting

A form signed by appropriate Owner authorized party attesting to the Contractor’s right to receive payment for certain completed portions of the Work associated with a JOC Project/Job Order. CONTRACT / JOB ORDER CONTRACT. The written Agreement between Owner and the Awarded JOC Contractor(s). DEFECTIVE WORK.

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Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act: What Residential Contractors Need to Know

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The contract should constitute the entire agreement between the parties, including attached copies of any required notices. Also, the contract should state that none of the work, materials, or specs can be changed or altered without a written change order signed by both parties. Contract price. Insurance coverage.