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Twists and Turbines — A New York Case Highlights an Owner’s Risk When Not Using Full-Wrap EPC Delivery

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CHA Consulting, Inc. , The New York State Thruway Authority (the owner) sued CHA Consulting, Inc. The New York Supreme Court (New York’s trial court) dispatched all of the owner’s claims on summary judgment. The New York Supreme Court (New York’s trial court) dispatched all of the owner’s claims on summary judgment.

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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

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Zero costs associated with disputes and claims. Fewer disputes and claims. Conceptual model of partnering and alliancing. success through an incentive agreement: lessons learned from an underground railway. Development of a practical model of partnering for construction. Shorter construction schedules than planned.

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LEAN JOC Construction Improves Facilities Management Outcomes

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Fundamental willingness and ability of the Delivery Team members, Owner, Owner’s Representative and the Owner’s JOC Consultants to make and secure reliable statements and commitments as the basis for planning and executing the Project. The conditions of satisfaction are clear to all parties – the performers and the recipient.

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Common Types of Construction Contracts And Their Use

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Under a lump sum contract the consultants are typically engaged by the owner and the contractor falls under a separate contract with the owner. The contract is typically governed by the prime consultant. Contractors and owners are used to working under this type of agreement.

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Dispute Boards: An Approach to the Efficient Resolution of Disputes in the Construction Sector

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During the project, the contractor submitted dozens of claims for additional time and money – all of which the project’s owner has rejected. Under the dispute adjudication board (DAB) model, following a DAB hearing, the board is entitled to issue an interim binding determination on the merits. [14] Dispute boards can save money, too.

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Unique Tips To Reduce Construction Company Start Up Stress

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We strongly recommend a Subchapter S Corp (a Sub S) for tax advantages, protecting your personal assets in the event of a claim or lawsuit against your company and for future expansion. Consult with a construction attorney and follow their advice. No work should ever be performed based on verbal agreements.

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We Reduce Construction Company Start Up Stress

Contractor Bookkeeping

Get Organized - We strongly recommend a Subchapter S-Corp for tax advantages, protecting your personal assets in the event of a claim or lawsuit against your company and for future expansion. Consult with a construction attorney and follow their advice. No work should ever be performed based on verbal agreements.