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Slow as a Turtle? “No Damages For Delay” Clause Inapplicable to Contractor’s Claim Against Architect

Best Practices Construction Law

When the construction project was delayed, the general contractor filed suit against the numerous designers, architects, engineers and subconsultants. The appellate court reversed, finding that the owner-contractor agreement did not insulate the architect from liability.

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Responsibility and construction marketing

Construction Marketing Ideas

This is a painful expense, but, as he explained, it fit within the framework of the original agreement which he negotiated within his discretion (and from what I could have seen at the time, would have been a contract I would have approved.). The problems occurred from design work time and effort cost overruns.

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Job Order Contract Execution Guide – Sample Template

Job Order Contracting

administration of the Job Order Contract (JOC), a Contract designed to provide the ORGANIZATION NAME with a flexible and responsive contractual capability in support of their renovation, repair, and minor new construction services needs. These negotiations must precede the JO award/approval and are not allowed on a Change Order basis.

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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

Levelset

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as “Superfund,” covers improper disposal or intent to dispose of hazardous waste. View the list of chemicals subject to CERCLA here. Catellus Development Corp. ,

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Winning More Construction Bids: A Complete Guide

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Contract negotiation and formation. Once the owner selects a bid, they’ll move on to the contract negotiation and formation stage. Here, the owner and contractors would come up with an agreement and produce a formal document outlining the terms of the project. . Some consider DB as a more straightforward delivery method.

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BIM IP

Building Information Management

Money is only one form of compensation. Does the possession of a BIM model make it easier for some-one to copy your design, to break the law? Some believe if they maintain control they are in the best position to ensure their intellectual effort, their design, will be carried through in a way that they will be happy with.

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A glossary of terms with reference to Construction Cost Estimating

Construction Cost Estimating

This value usually does not include the preplanning, site or right of way acquisition, or design costs, and may not include start-up and commissioning costs. Labor burden is the cost of payroll taxes and insurances (such as Workers'' compensation) which the employer must pay to employ workers. Example: Wage rate is 10.00/hour,