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#95:  Are Miller Act Claims Arbitrable?

NH Construction Law

Because venue provisions can be waived, courts allow Miller Act claims to be litigated in a different court selected by the parties’ contract. The Federal Arbitration Act instructs federal courts to enforce arbitration agreements according to their terms. United States f/b/o Maverick Construction Management Services, Inc.

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Job Order Contracting Program Manager

Job Order Contracting

Roles and responsibilities of a job order contracting program manager are both diverse and key to overall success. Job Order Contracting Program Manager. Let’s take a look at the roles and responsibilities of a job order contracting program manager. The post Job Order Contracting Program Manager appeared first on 4BT.

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Recent Decision Highlights the Potential Pitfalls in General Releases

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

the Court of Federal Claims reminds contractors to read claim release language carefully before executing any agreement or modification. Claims under TOs 22 and 25 were the subject of a contracting officer’s final decision, the denials of which T.H.R. brought suit in the Court of Federal Claims on the TO 26 claim.

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Gru Was Wrong About the Money: Court Concludes that Lender Owes Contractor “Contractually, Factually and Practically”

Best Practices Construction Law

Del, May 2, 2022), the trial court found that when a bank pays a contractor directly, it can create a legally binding relationship subject to the terms of the construction loan agreements with the owner. The owner and contractor entered into an AIA Contract for the construction management services.

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Huh? Ugh! LOL: The Top Ten-tions of Construction Law and Contracts

Speaker: Matthew DeVries, Construction Law Attorney and National Blogger

The rights and responsibilities of parties involved in a construction project are mainly dependent upon the contract or agreement between them, and there is no better time than to review your contractual obligations to identify risk pitfalls, resolve tensions, and ensure success. How to prepare for new challenges in a COVID-19 environment.

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LEAN JOC Construction Improves Facilities Management Outcomes

Job Order Contracting

LEAN JOC Construction Improves Facilities Management Outcomes for all participants and stakeholders by focusing upon best value. Planning and managing the Project and optimizing it as a whole rather than to the benefit of a particular party. JOC Program Manager – Typically designated Procurement Authority.

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Contract Void Ab Initio: Key Insights into the KBR vs. Corps of Engineers Affirmative Defense

Best Practices Construction Law

Falsely claiming to have submitted a Technical Assistance Agreement to the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. Misrepresentation regarding the availability of a Quality Control Manager. Failure to self-perform 25% of the total work as required. Inaccurate calculation of average Romanian labor costs.

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