Best Practices Construction Law

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Reading and understanding an insurance policy on a construction project can be a lot like understanding my kids playing Speak Out. Proper insurance coverage is an important risk management tool for contractors, subcontractors, project owners/developers and design professionals. Nautilus Insurance Co. ,

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

The construction industry uses different kinds of agreements depending on the project’s scope, delivery, schedule, budget, and the parties involved. A construction contract agreement gets everyone involved in a project on the same page. . design and build contract. design and build contract. Design-Build Contract.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

” You may already have an insurance policy that offers coverage for business property and general liability. An installation floater is a form of insurance coverage that protects the value of building materials that will become a permanent part of a commercial or residential structure. Who needs installation floater insurance?

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PSMJ Resources

AUGUST 3, 2011

XL Insurance Enters Collaborative Agreement With PSMJ Resources, Inc. to Advance A/Es Risk and Practice Management. This agreement is an unprecedented exchange, which comes at a time of unprecedented change, to further our clients’ efforts to not only protect their firms, but help them thrive. PSMJ Resources, Inc.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 13, 2009

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. Risks in LEED design. Architects often underestimate the risks associated with LEED projects. Subscribe to this blogs feed.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 8, 2023

You have an architect, owner, design team, contractors, subs, etc. Methods vary from Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, Construction Management at Risk and Multi-Prime, but none of these fully address the collaboration issues that can occur in construction teams except Integrated Project Delivery (IPD). Think about it.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Cannabis and the Jobsite: Keeping Your Risk to a Minimum. Scott Smith, corporate director of safety management services for Selective Insurance Group , a holding company for 10 property and casualty insurers, sees it more simply. There’s a gap in the management of risk and safety in construction,” he says. Foulke Jr.,

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 3, 2022

Certificates of insurance. 1: Construction Agreement. A construction agreement is a document that goes over the scope of work that is to be done on a construction project. Insurance . The basic agreement has to be signed before any work can begin. . Architectural drawings. Work orders. Safety reports. 5: Drawings.

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cnstrctr

JANUARY 4, 2020

The different types of construction projects include: Lump Sum Construction Management (Cost Plus / Guaranteed Maximum Price) Design Build Design Build Finance Maintain. I would recommend a lump sum contract type if you’re looking to get moving quickly on a project and have a complete design. Construction Contract Types.

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 27, 2012

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. Fiduciary Duty by Design Professionals? In almost every case, an architect or other design professional is not a fidiciary.

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Lets Build

MAY 18, 2017

Disputes over insurance agreements can be, for example, one of those reasons. One of the project parties may feel that it’s entitled to some compensation while the insurance company, or whoever is responsible for that may have a different opinion. Designing and eventually conducting a construction project is tough.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 30, 2012

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. The bridge was designed in 1962 by Sverdrup. Sverdrup no longer exists.

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Levelset

JUNE 29, 2022

Many of the citations stem from improper use or unsafe setup of ladders – we’ve all seen workers jerry-rigging a ladder for something other than what it was designed for. If you haven’t guessed by now, OSHA inspectors pay close attention when employees are at risk of falling. Workers’ compensation insurance. Compliance cost.

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Construction Lawyer

DECEMBER 28, 2007

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. Non-signatory bound by agreement to arbitrate. Normally, only a party to an agreement to arbitrate is bound by the arbitration provision.

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 23, 2015

Note: Job Order Contracting / JOC is a LEAN construction delivery method that is designed to support repetitive renovation, repair, and maintenance projects – as well as minor new construction- where quick, quality, on-demand services are required. . Agreement Application for Payment. Certificate of Insurance.

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Construction Lawyer

OCTOBER 18, 2006

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. Indemnity Agreement. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Indemnity Agreement : Recent Posts. Banfield (No. Categories.

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Constructlaw

JULY 13, 2021

This is critically important in cases where the arbitration agreement selects the AAA without designating which of the various AAA arbitration rules the parties intended to apply (eg, the Commercial Arbitration Rules, Construction Arbitration Rules). Third-party Funding (Article 14).

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 20, 2006

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. CGL policy -- conflict of interest between builder and insurer. In the recent Illinois opinion in American Family Mutual Insurance v.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 20, 2009

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. Liability for green design. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Liability for green design : Recent Posts. Categories.

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PSMJ Resources

AUGUST 23, 2011

With the fluctuating economy and the recent downgrade of the country’s debt, it remains unclear what the future will hold for the design industry. While billings remain down, inquiries for new design activity have continued to improve, indicating that new projects are still under consideration. More firms buying more insurance.

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 3, 2012

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. Liquidation Agreement did not supercede agreement to arbitrate. The laws of each state are different and each situation is unique.

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Construction Law Monitor

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

A good subcontractor will have his attorney review any agreement to make sure that the deal is an even one. AIA contracts are a good starting point and offer contracts for Prime/sub relationships, Architect/owner, Owner/Prime, and any other design professional/contractor relationship that may exist. Notice Provisions.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

Partnerships Are The Only Ships - Designed to sink. Insurance - Is critical to your construction company. General Liability and Auto/rental equipment insurance can help protect you and your company against claims for personal injury and property damage, and may provide you with legal defense of those claims.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

Partnerships Are The Only Ships - Designed to sink. Insurance - Is critical to your construction company. General Liability and Auto/rental equipment insurance can help protect you and your company against claims for personal injury and property damage, and may provide you with legal defense of those claims.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 23, 2016

Obviously, taking disciplinary actions is not ideal; a disciplinary program is not designed to create a threatening or fearful work environment. It’s important to remember that unsafe behavior doesn’t only affect you, but puts both your coworkers and your company at risk. First and foremost, to protect you and your coworkers.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 23, 2016

Obviously, taking disciplinary actions is not ideal; a disciplinary program is not designed to create a threatening or fearful work environment. It’s important to remember that unsafe behavior doesn’t only affect you, but puts both your coworkers and your company at risk.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

Partnerships Are The Only Ships - Designed to sink. Insurance - Is critical to your construction company. General Liability and Auto/rental equipment insurance can help protect you and your company against claims for personal injury and property damage, and may provide you with legal defense of those claims.

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Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 11, 2007

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. One of the new 2007 AIA documents is B103 -- Owner-Architect Agreement for a Large or Complex Project. Here it is: § 8.1.3 Here it is: § 8.1.3

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 4, 2012

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk.   This agreement did not provide for arbitration.    That customer service agreement included an arbitration clause. . 

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Construction Lawyer

JULY 25, 2005

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. Design Delegation. The July 22, 2005 Business Review has an interesting article on design delegation by architects. Categories.

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Construction Lawyer

JULY 20, 2012

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. The laws of each state are different and each situation is unique. 3d 775, 780 (10th Cir.

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Construction Lawyer

JULY 20, 2012

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. The question became whether the general or the subcontractor would bear the risk of loss. Fidelity , 679 F.3d

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 15, 2009

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. « Non-signatory bound by agreement to arbitrate | Main. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. Categories.

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Construction Lawyer

AUGUST 18, 2005

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. Airport Design team sues Atlanta. The design team, a consortium that includes Leo A. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors.

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Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. For example, AIA Document B101, Owner-Architect Agreement, states: § 8.3.1 Agreement of Parties. (a)

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 2, 2012

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk.  It also argued that the arbitration agreement was unconscionable. The laws of each state are different and each situation is unique.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 1, 2012

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk.  Any claim made by either party to this agreement which is time barred for any reason shall not be eligible for arbitration.

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