Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 29, 2013

I''ve blogged about arbitration in construction disputes on numerous occasions. Just like any other construction contract dispute, the resolution in arbitration often comes down to the language used in the parties'' agreement. The Original Agreement. The Second Agreement. The Disputes. The Holding.

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Levelset

APRIL 15, 2022

When a property owner files an insurance claim to cover a restoration or roofing project, the owner typically deals directly with the insurance company. They may not have the funds available to pay the contractor out of pocket, so they’re counting on that insurance check to cover the construction costs. Setting up an AOB.

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Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 10, 2017

In construction contracts, parties attempt to use plain and ordinary words to describe their respective obligations. As an example, when the parties use the word “shall” in their agreement, they generally understand that the obligation specified is mandatory. You don’t always say what you mean. For example, in TM Delmarva Power v.

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Constructlaw

JULY 6, 2020

This article was originally published in Government Construction (Volume 5, Issue 2 – Summer 2020), an ABA Division 13 Quarterly Newsletter. 14 The DOS granted PSJV the requested time extension, but rejected PSJV’s claim for additional costs associated with the temporary shutdown and expanded medical capabilities.

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

As you may be aware, one of the greatest risks on a construction project involves the payment process. Contractors have a means of shifting the risk of non-payment by the owner to its subcontractor by including a certain payment provisions in the subcontract agreement. Turner Construction Company , the U.S. However, in Thomas J.

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Construction and Infrastructure Law

JANUARY 9, 2020

Indemnification clauses appear in nearly every agreement, but they are often overlooked as mere boilerplate provisions after the parties have painstakingly negotiated all of the other terms. Indemnification clauses are arguably the most important part of an agreement when an accident or dispute arises on a project.

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Best Practices Construction Law

OCTOBER 10, 2012

The claims were made by the contractor on its own behalf, as well as on the behalf of its subcontractor. The claim was presented by the contractor to the DOT. There is a reason why I call the Severin doctrine a pass-through-plus claim. A well drafted liquidation agreement will generally accomplish this purpose.

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Construction and Infrastructure Law

JANUARY 9, 2020

Indemnification clauses appear in nearly every agreement, but they are often overlooked as mere boilerplate provisions after the parties have painstakingly negotiated all of the other terms. Indemnification clauses are arguably the most important part of an agreement when an accident or dispute arises on a project.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JULY 31, 2015

” In the world of commercial real estate and construction contracts, Siviglia hit the nail on the head. Using some of Siviglia’s tips in Courses on Drafting Contracts , 12 Scribes J. On occasion, circumstances dictate the necessity of revisions to your standard agreement. Photo: Steve Snodgras.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 4, 2019

Another court took a similar approach last week, finding that a casually written email by an attorney can constitute a settlement agreement. that an exchange of emails with a mediator can constitute a binding settlement, even if the parties nevre signed a written agreement.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 19, 2020

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., Consequences of improperly coordinated construction documents. Increased potential for changes, claims, and disputes.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 14, 2016

Right before trial, the parties reached an agreement and notified the court that the trial was unnecessary. The attorney for the Williams drafted a short letter agreement and sent it to opposing counsel. Therefore, an oral agreement to resolve the dispute may not be sufficient. Williams, No.

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Construction Lawyer

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

In our construction practice, we represent many design professionals, owners, contractors and others involved in construction projects. Frequently, the parties do not consult with a construction attorney when drafting contracts. The “plain and simple” document drafted by the architect is not clear. Introduction.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 8, 2015

District Court for Maryland, filed a Stipulation of Dismissal with Prejudice following a confidential Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release. CBF also contracted with Clark Construction Group, LLC as general contractor to oversee the construction, which spanned from 1999 into 2000.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 8, 2015

District Court for Maryland, filed a Stipulation of Dismissal with Prejudice following a confidential Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release. CBF also contracted with Clark Construction Group, LLC as general contractor to oversee the construction, which spanned from 1999 into 2000.

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Construction and Infrastructure Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

AB 1701 “does not prohibit a direct contractor or subcontractor at any tier from establishing by contract or enforcing any otherwise lawful remedies against a subcontractor it hires for liability created…” Accordingly, direct contractors across California should take a closer look at the terms of their agreements with subcontractors.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

We discuss: The current state of construction contracts. Construction technology and the future of contracting and payments. Understand the state of contracts and payment terms in construction. The current state of contracts and payment terms in construction leaves a lot to be desired, says Karalynn.

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Best Practices Construction Law

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

Given the increase of today's mobile technologies available on the construction site. First, email communications tend to be sent "off the cuff" without creating a draft of the communication that can be reviewed by team members. Are you training your construction teams on the use of emails?

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Construction Lawyer

JANUARY 19, 2015

Inman Construction, No. Any claim arising out of or related to this Subcontract. Claims not resolved by mediation shall be decided by arbitration which, unless the parties mutually agree otherwise, shall be in accordance with the Construction Industry Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association currently in effect. .

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Construction Lawyer

JANUARY 29, 2014

The School District decided to proceed with the construction and hired Wight as the architect. Construction was completed in 2002. It argued that the language of the four-year construction statute of limitations clearly and unambiguously provided that no statute of limitations applied to fraudulent misrepresentation.

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Constructlaw

MAY 3, 2023

Arbitration is the most widely used method of dispute resolution in the construction industry. Parties should understand the key concepts and common types of claims when deciding whether to arbitrate disputes involving construction contracts. Voluminous evidence and documents. Multiple parties. Industry-specific legal concepts.

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Construction Test

MAY 19, 2020

However, the number of cancelled trips means customers are waiting much longer as airlines struggle to deal with a colossal backlog of claims. The Wall Street bank was initially drafted in to handle a possible bailout of Virgin Atlantic, but has been awarded a broader mandate covering the entire sector. . Lufthansa Group.

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Constructlaw

JULY 13, 2021

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.???????.

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Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier.

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Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

It allows for the construction of roads, bridges, etc. Industrial Revenue Bonds: May be used as long-term financing of up to 100% of a project for: Acquisition of land, buildings, site preparation and improvements; Construction of buildings; Acquisition and installation of furnishings, fixtures and equipment; Capitalizable soft costs (e.g.,

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Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Standardizing the presentation of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction tasks and costs improves communication and collaboration among all parties, as well as helps to assure financial transparency/. Facility Construction Subgroup: Divisions 02 – 19. Preliminary Construction Schedule. 00 52 00 Agreement Forms.

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Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Standardizing the presentation of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction tasks and costs improves communication and collaboration among all parties, as well as helps to assure financial transparency. . Facility Construction Subgroup: Divisions 02 – 19. Preliminary Construction Schedule. 00 52 00 Agreement Forms.

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