Constructlaw

DECEMBER 7, 2020

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Claims Insurance Bankruptcy Legal 40

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Between miscommunication, the wrong specifications, carelessness, or events out of anyone’s control, things can go wrong, and the damages can be expensive. At their core, insurance policies are agreements between two parties: the insurer and the policyholder. Accidents happen, especially in construction.

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Insurance Liability Accidents Risk 52

Levelset

APRIL 28, 2022

SDI helps general contractors cover the expenses that are incurred when a subcontractor fails to perform according to the terms of their agreement. If a subcontractor defaults on a project, the general contractor can make a claim with the insurance company to cover costs above their deductible and any loss reserve requirements.

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Insurance Contractors Claims ABC 52

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 27, 2016

I previously blogged about the rules relating to pass-through claims , where a prime contractor’s recovery from an owner for damages suffered by its subcontractor is limited in certain circumstances. KBR submits a certified claim with the Army for $10.4 In Kellogg Brown & Root Servs., million; and. million; and.

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Claims Liability Contract Contractors 63

Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 21, 2016

The general contractor entered into an agreement with the City of New York Department of Sanitation to construct a garage. shall be deemed a conclusive waiver by the Contractor of any and all claims for damages for delay arising from such condition. Tully Construction Co. , For example, in Lee Masonry, Inc.

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Claims Contract Legal New York 82

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 7, 2012

In claims litigation, this strategy has been in evidence for years. The engineering services agreement said that in the event of a dispute, the losing party would pay the winning party’s attorney fees. It’s an old sports cliché: the best defense is a good offense. million in damages.

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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. Less than 50 days after the trial judge recited those facts in an opinion granting in part and denying in part cross motions for summary judgment, the parties entered into the Settlement Agreement.

Liability 120

Liability Maryland Green Agreement 120

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. Less than 50 days after the trial judge recited those facts in an opinion granting in part and denying in part cross motions for summary judgment, the parties entered into the Settlement Agreement.

Liability 120

Liability Maryland Green Agreement 120

Best Practices Construction Law

JULY 31, 2015

This is more than the definition of “contract” that lawyers learn in law school ( i.e. , “An agreement between or among two ore more parties for the purpose of …”). On occasion, circumstances dictate the necessity of revisions to your standard agreement. A contract should include standard provisions.

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Contract Drafting Claims Agreement 48

Levelset

OCTOBER 13, 2022

If you’re bidding on contract work, you will likely need a COI per terms of a legal agreement. A COI may include a waiver of subrogation endorsement that basically asks your insurance company to pay an insurance claim, while giving up the ability to recover (or subrogate) damages from the party that actually caused the problem.

Insurance 52

Insurance Certification Contractors Liability 52

NH Construction Law

MAY 20, 2023

Sometimes a nonpaying owner’s claim of breach by the general contractor as an excuse for withholding money is valid, sometimes it isn’t – but either way, the general contractor must decide whether to sue or settle with the owner.

Contractors 40

Contractors Bargains New Hampshire Contract 40

CivilJungle

AUGUST 8, 2022

Sale Agreement. The sale agreement documents carry all crucial facts about the land ownership and the customer and dealer. Only after the sale agreement can we tell the sale of custody becomes finished. Mother Agreement. A deed represents the right of the owner to claim the property. Land Title Deed. Deed of Land.

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Documentation Legal Certification Agreement 52

Constructonomics

DECEMBER 15, 2013

Before attending the Bisnow event last Thursday, I didn’t give much thought to industrial development. I think that if several experts in a particular field can come to some consensus or agreement about a particular topic, the chances of the opinion being accurate are extremely high.

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NH Construction Law

JUNE 30, 2022

They can arise from contractor fault, owner fault, or to events beyond either party’s control – or any combination of these. Delays on construction projects are as common as shells on the shore. ” Tricon Kent Co.

Liability 40

Liability Contract Iowa Contractors 40

Revit OpEd

DECEMBER 22, 2017

On December 15, 2017, Congressional Leaders announced that the conferees appointed by both the House and the Senate reached an agreement to reconcile differences between the House’s version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “House Bill”) with the Senate’s version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and unveiled the text of a final bill (the “Tax Bill”).

Employment 85

Employment Compensation Agreement Income 85

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 31, 2016

Triple B Services, LLP , decided on May 26, 2016, the Court of Appeals of Texas reviewed a contractor’s claim for damages on a road expansion project. The County entered into an agreement with the Contractor to expand a three-mile stretch of road. This is a must read! In County of Galveston v. The Contract.

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Claims Compensation Contract Contractors 48

Constructonomics

DECEMBER 8, 2009

” And then they’ll have a guy on the stage with a list of catastrophic events like ramped disease, hightened natural disasters, and cities under water. Many are hoping for the conference to result in an ambitious agreement to reduce carbon emissions involving all countries of the World. That would be funny.

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Conference Risk Airports Agreement 164

Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Claims about how new and impressive technologies will revolutionize product and process in home building are nothing new. You do what you have to do,” which generated nods of agreement and nervous laughter around the room. . Or so go the claims. . If, as I claim, the technology is good, then what’s the problem?

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Schedule Products Software Software 91

Construction Lawyer

JANUARY 29, 2014

The letter noted a number of recorded subsidence events going back several decades. It included a map (Figure 5) showing the locations of several such events. Within a few weeks of the subsidence event, the Illinois State Board of Education determined that the damage was so severe that the building was condemned.

Illinois 40

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 1, 2012

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. apply to any claim that is directed to arbitration by the court.  Any claim made by either party to this agreement which is time barred for any reason shall not be eligible for arbitration.

Florida 40

Florida Illinois Claims AIA 40

Levelset

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Below is a list of coverages that can be obtained through a separate policy or amendment to an existing agreement. . Commercial auto insurance: Much like your personal auto insurance, business auto policies offer coverage for accidents with other parties or damage incurred to your vehicles from events such as hailstorms, for instance.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Electrical Accidents 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

In the event the Core Team fails to reach a consensus, the objecting party may rely on the terms of its separate agreement(s). Did the Project proceed smoothly with a minimum of change orders, request for additional information, payment issues, claims and conflicts and were all records and books maintained in good order?

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Management Construction Schedule Life Cycle 100

NH Construction Law

AUGUST 13, 2020

But many commercial construction contracts provide for mutual waivers of consequential damages in the event of a breach. The Contractor and Owner waive Claims against each other for consequential damages arising out of or relating to this Contract. Typical is the AIA’s A201 General Conditions (2017) § 15.1.7: 3d 676 (2014).

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Profitability Contract Liability Bargains 40

Pro Builder

MARCH 16, 2021

Today, rapidly changing events in the industry are providing opportunities to create long-term relationships that can result in high commission dollars and increased sales. . When that happens, a “listing agreement” for each individual transaction isn’t necessary because the relationship itself provides an abundance of listings.

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Commissioning Procurement Compensation Inventory 98

Construction Lawyer

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

The owner then filed a breach of contract claim with the circuit court and the contractor failed to appear. Later, the owner moved for summary judgment claiming that the contractor should be barred from asserting a counterclaim or maintaining a defense because the contractor had not participated in the arbitration.

Contract 40

Contract Contractors Claims Accounting 40

cnstrctr

JANUARY 4, 2020

Contractors and owners are used to working under this type of agreement. Design Risk – if the contract documents aren’t perfect there’s an opportunity for the contractor to claim extras. In the event that the overall project over runs the budget the owner is responsible.

Contract 88

Contract Construction Finance Documentation 88

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 18, 2016

incorporated by supplemental agreement to the JOC contract. Significant Events. JOC personnel document all significant events. A significant event is defined as anything that occurs pertaining to a contract that has a material impact on cost, quality or delivery. Also, a contract provision. Task Order Close Out.

Contract 100

Contract Procurement Negotiation Project Management 100

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

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. No work should ever be performed based on verbal agreements. Get Organized - Pick a company name that says something about what you are doing.

Insurance 48

Insurance Construction Accounting Claims 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

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. No work should ever be performed based on verbal agreements. Get Organized - Pick a company name that says something about what you are doing.

Contractors 48

Contractors Insurance Claims Lien 48

Constructlaw

MAY 3, 2023

Parties should understand the key concepts and common types of claims when deciding whether to arbitrate disputes involving construction contracts. Many construction disputes involve aspects that may make them challenging to litigate before US or foreign courts, including: Many individual claims. Numerous individual claims.

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Construction Claims Contractors US 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

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. No work should ever be performed based on verbal agreements. Consult with a construction attorney and follow their advice.

Construction 48

Construction Insurance Accounting Claims 48

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 28, 2019

Senate Bill 249 / House Bill 277 (both passed) authorize the Governor to include the State as a full participant in any regional governmental initiative, agreement, or compact that limits or reduces GHG emissions from the transportation sector. Zero-emission Vehicles. Forest Cover. Water and Sewer Services. Septic Systems.

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Maryland Permits Sewer Housing 120

Constructlaw

JULY 13, 2021

This is critically important in cases where the arbitration agreement selects the AAA without designating which of the various AAA arbitration rules the parties intended to apply (eg, the Commercial Arbitration Rules, Construction Arbitration Rules).

Construction 52

Construction Agreement Claims US 52

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 10, 2012

I would say the vast majority of my clients are very fearful of losing their jobs, even with a collective bargaining agreement in place. This is a life changing event. Why are people reluctant to report workplace injuries? That is where WILG helps our nation’s workers. Play it safe and protect you and your family.

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Injury Compensation Insurance Employment 49

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 9, 2016

48.2): In the 2013 legislative session the budget agreement included appropriating $3,000,000 to the Oklahoma Quick Action Closing Fund. The guaranty that SBA provides the lender gives them the assurance the Government will reimburse the loan, up to a percentage, in the event the borrower defaults. of Commerce.

Oklahoma 40

Oklahoma Income Finance Commissioning 40

Business Facilities

JULY 24, 2019

Rogers noted that all three states have established highly diversified growth strategies and staked a claim to leadership in high-tech hubs. North Carolina, Colorado and Virginia topped the chart in BF’s flagship Economic Growth Potential ranking.

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North Carolina San Antonio Louisiana Tennessee 111

Lets Build

OCTOBER 18, 2021

This is the safest way to keep your project and yourself protected from commercial claims. By documenting everything on a single source of truth you also ensure that your project manager can raise or respond to claims very quickly. Learn more: How to connect your Snagging & QHSE processes to avoid claims and regain control.

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