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Net Zero Pledges by Businesses are Fraught with Risk

Green Building Law Update

I am excited to be presenting a one hour virtual program, “ESG an Emergent and Fast Growing Area of the Law” Not just for lawyers, this Tuesday, December 14 at noon. There would have to be some agreement, that does not exist today of what it means to be net zero (e.g., Register today for the live virtual program.

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Common Law Analysis – Pay-if-paid, Pay-when-paid & Liquidating Agreements in Construction Contracts

Construction Law Monitor

Liquidating Agreement. Another technical term that is not often discussed in construction, yet is present in many construction contracts is the mechanism know as a “liquidating agreement” Sloan pg 16. Do not confuse a liquidating agreement with liquidated damages. Sloan pg 17. Ingwalson, Jr., Lawyer, Oct.

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

Constructlaw

CHA Consulting, Inc. , The New York State Thruway Authority (the owner) sued CHA Consulting, Inc. In conclusion — it is not uncommon for an owner to separately contract with the major players on a construction project, as opposed to entering a full-wrap EPC agreement, but such an arrangement presents certain risks.

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PSMJ Resources Blog: Presenting the Ideal You

PSMJ Resources

Presenting the Ideal You. There are many ways to do that, but before you walk into your next presentation picture yourself this way: •Warm and approachable. You can use these as sparklers in your presentation and, when appropriate, in less formal conversations. Want to hit every presentation out of the park?

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IPD LEAN Construction JOB ORDER CONTRACTING

Job Order Contracting

Dialog is seeking understanding; not agreement. ? Coordinates necessary contacts with internal and external staff and team members, consultants, and community resources to ensure design and development review of the construction project. information for presentation to various stakeholders. Makes oral presentations.

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Dos and Don’ts for your Job Order Contracting Consultant RFP

Building Information Management

Dos and Don’ts for your Job Order Contracting Consultant RFP. I’ve had lots of inquiries about my last blog post , and lots of owners have asked specifically what provisions they should avoid to ensure healthy competition on their JOC Consultant RFPs. How to determine JOC consulting and implementation contract provisions.

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Lawsuit Over LEED Documentation

Green Building Law Update

With a performance bond in place, the City and the surety announced in early March that they has negotiated a takeover agreement that will allow a new contractor to complete construction. Earlier this year the City of Palo Alto gave notice firing Flintco Pacific, Inc.,