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.

Liability 52

Liability Agreement Drafting Insurance 52

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. vice-president and general counsel at Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc.,

Documentation 52

Documentation Drafting Contract Claims 52

Levelset

APRIL 15, 2022

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. An assignment of benefits , or AOB, is an agreement to transfer insurance claim rights to a third party. The AOB agreements need to be in writing. Setting up an AOB. Klark Brown.

Insurance 52

Insurance Contractors Lien Claims 52

NH Construction Law

APRIL 26, 2020

When contracts and subcontracts are negotiated, it is common for written drafts and redrafts to circulate between the parties, sometimes with a letter of intent to enter into a contract thrown into the mix, and sometimes with competing forms being used – a proposal or bid on one side, an expansive formal contract on the other.

Contract 40

Contract Agreement Subcontracting Wisconsin 40

Best Practices Construction Law

DECEMBER 6, 2013

Earlier in the year, I made an April Fool''s Day joke on Twitter about the Supreme Court granting an appeal in a construction dispute. Apparently, the joke was on me.because the Supreme Court did take an appeal in a construction dispute! On December 3, 2012, the Supreme Court issued its opinion in In re Atl. Marine Const. Trial court.

Virginia 48

Virginia Texas Construction Subcontracting 48

Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 12, 2015

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 (pdf) , the U.S.

Subcontracting 48

Subcontracting Legal Drafting Virginia 48

Best Practices Construction Law

APRIL 8, 2013

Last week, I saw a Tweet about the United States Supreme Court granting certiorari in a construction dispute. and I thought it had to be an April Fools'' Day joke because they never take construction cases on appeal. The dispute relates to a subcontract agreement on a construction project located on Fort Hood in Texas.

Virginia 48

Virginia Texas Construction Subcontracting 48

Construction Law Monitor

AUGUST 24, 2012

In a perfect world, general contract presents the subcontract document to the subcontractor, and that sub has its lawyer review the contract to see if the terms can be negotiated so that its a fair document for all involved. This article deals with a hot construction law topic, pay-when-paid vs. pay-if-paid clauses.

California 54

California Subcontracting Contract Legal 54

CivilJungle

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

A tender will be an economic pressure provided to do work throughout the earlier stage of this tender resolution framers will call to surrender waterproof tenders for construction for a particular moment. What Is a Tender in Construction? Tendering Meaning in Construction. Types of Tenders in Construction. Open Tender.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Bidding Construction Contract 52

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

There have been only a very modest number of cases commenced in courts across the country involving construction of green buildings. Appreciate that this limited number of disputes pursuing courtroom redress exists against a backdrop of a rising number of actual claims in green building construction projects.

Green 120

Green Contract Documentation Claims 120

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 15, 2015

There is little question that a properly drafted provision in a contract requiring arbitration is enforceable. And while much of the recent discourse has been about contracts with consumers, alternative dispute resolution provisions, including those requiring arbitration are common in construction industry contracts.

Green 120

Green Contract DC Documentation 120

Construction Specifier

JUNE 13, 2021

A substantial challenge faced by professionals preparing construction specifications for design build projects is most master specifications were developed for traditional DBB or its ‘close relation,’ design-negotiate-build (DNB). Prime contract between the owner and design-builder.

EJCDC 52

EJCDC Design Documentation Contract 52

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineer Requirements (SABER) contracts provide a streamlined means to complete construction projects estimated at less than 750K. A SABER contract includes detailed task specifications that encompass most types of real property maintenance, repair, and construction work. Introduction.

Engineering 40

Engineering Negotiation Contract Estimating 40

Construction Lawyer

OCTOBER 23, 2012

In our practice, we focus on construction disputes. We often represent architects, owners, contractors and others involved in construction projects. When a dispute arises, the parties can talk and negotiate a resolution. For starters, the arbitration agreement needs to be written by someone who understands arbitration.

Agreement 45

Agreement Drafting Negotiation Deals 45

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.

Equipment 45

Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 45

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.

Equipment 40

Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 8, 2014

Construction of wind turbines set a record in 4Q 2013 with 10,900 megawatts of capacity being added; nationwide, nearly 50,000 turbines have been installed. In addition to creating 1,253 direct jobs, the project is expected to result in an additional 5,886 new indirect jobs and 7,000 construction jobs. By Jenny Vickers and Jack Rogers.

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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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Income Finance Zoning Employment 108