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Test the Bounds of Job Order Contracting?

Job Order Contracting

California Contractor Tests the Bounds of Job Order Contracting. There’s one project delivery method you may not be as familiar with though: Job Order Contracting, also known by its acronym JOC. JOC contracts are administered by public entities issuing a request for proposals. Think periodic maintenance of facilities.

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#105:  Nonmutual Arbitration Agreements

NH Construction Law

Many construction contracts and subcontracts provide for arbitration of disputes. 2000) (“We adhere to our view that one-sided agreements to arbitrate are not favored.”). 2000) (“We adhere to our view that one-sided agreements to arbitrate are not favored.”). Birckhead Electric, Inc. Ancel, Inc.

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Sparks agree 7% wage increase from 2024

Construction Enquirer

Electricians are set for a 7% wage rise from 2024 after a new pay deal was hammered out by electrical contractors and union Unite under the JIB collective agreement. “This agreement gives us an opportunity to work with Unite on longer-term ambitions to update and modernise the industry to improve skills for a low carbon economy.”

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Common Types of Construction Contracts And Their Use

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A construction contract is a tool that you can use to help outline these requirements. What exactly is a construction contract, how can it be used and what are the different types? A construction contract is a document that outlines the roles and responsibilities between two or more parties on a project. Lump Sum Contracts.

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Bidding begins for Pagabo £545m M&E framework

Construction Enquirer

National framework provider Pagabo has opened bidding for its brand-new Mechanical & Electrical Solutions Framework worth up to £545m. The framework will be split into three lots: Mechanical; Electrical; and M&E. Firms can submit bids through the procurement portal until 16 May.

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What to Know About the “Contract” in General Contracting

Contractor Connection

Having a clear, comprehensive contract with your general contractor is one of the most important aspects of a successful home remodeling or renovation project. A contract protects you, your budget, and your property, so make sure to consider the following as you negotiate your agreement: Licensing. Scheduling. Scope of work.

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Selling a House with Solar Panels is Fraught with Peril

Green Building Law Update

Today, the contracts for the sale and purchase of a house are often provided through a multiple listing service usually by a local board of realtors and most of the forms in common use do not adequately address the admittedly new and only now evolving issues arising from a sale with rooftop solar panels.

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