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How to Avoid Disputes in Construction

Construction Marketing

Having a gentleman’s agreement is the worst mistake you could ever make. You should actually draft an agreement that states what each party will do and the action that should be taken against any party that fails to comply with the laid out rules. In addition to that, you should get all the necessary documents from government agencies.

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New Legal Guide and Resource For Your Construction Business

Construction Marketing

Originating documents (articles of incorporation). Business licenses or permits. Bylaws and operating agreements. Business contracts and agreements. Business names (DBAs and fictitious name certificates). Marketing, advertising, and social media. Protecting data and intellectual property.

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What Contractors Need to Know About Surety Bonds

Construction Marketing

If the principal’s bond application is approved, the surety company will require the principal to sign an indemnity agreement before it will issue the bond. The indemnity agreement provides that the principal will hold the surety harmless if a claim is filed against the bond. Sign the indemnity agreement.

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What’s the difference between RFIs, Submittals and Specifications?

Fieldwire

In construction, a Request For Information (RFI) seeks the clarification of plans, drawings, specifications, and agreements. The construction RFI is a formal written process in which parties, such as the contractor and designer, clarify information gaps in construction documents.

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Test the Bounds of Job Order Contracting?

Job Order Contracting

In 2011, LAUSD audited Torres’ project files as it was permitted to do under the JOC contract. Under the JOC contract, LAUSD was permitted to conduct an audit for period of up to four (4) years from the date a notice of completion was recorded. JOC Contract: Enforceable Contract or Mere Agreement to Negotiate.

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How to Control Reinforcement Activities On-site

Construction Cost Estimating

Planning Phase : You need to study the documents concerning the project carefully as to divine the exact requirements. Then locate the provisions regarding mode of measurement in item fee agreement. Arrange the required applicable codes,requirements and different related documents at the website for reference and study.

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JOC TASK ORDER Process Overview – USACE

Job Order Contracting

To permit subsequent use under the UPB as a pre-priced item, repetitive NPP items must be incorporated by supplemental agreement to the JOC contract and typically down on a annual basis, and/or as appropriate. The government will not provide the contractor with detailed Task Order drawings for projects that do not require a design.