Best Practices Construction Law

JULY 31, 2015

Legal Writing 89 (2008-09), here are a few items to think about when drafting contracts: A contract is about defining transactions and relationships. This is more than the definition of “contract” that lawyers learn in law school ( i.e. , “An agreement between or among two ore more parties for the purpose of …”).

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 21, 2016

The general contractor entered into an agreement with the City of New York Department of Sanitation to construct a garage. Like every legal question, the answer is: It depends! Tully Construction Co. , The subcontractor agreed to to furnish and install five elevators for the project. For example, in Lee Masonry, Inc.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Between miscommunication, the wrong specifications, carelessness, or events out of anyone’s control, things can go wrong, and the damages can be expensive. At their core, insurance policies are agreements between two parties: the insurer and the policyholder. This policy may also cover legal fees involved in certain types of lawsuits.

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NH Construction Law

MAY 20, 2023

A couple of years ago I blogged ( #101 ) on “pay-if-paid” clauses, which make a general contractor’s receipt of payment from the owner a prerequisite – a “condition precedent,” in legal terms – to its obligation to pay subcontractors.

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Levelset

APRIL 28, 2022

SDI helps general contractors cover the expenses that are incurred when a subcontractor fails to perform according to the terms of their agreement. On-demand legal help you can afford. Legal Guard puts a team of construction attorneys in your corner, on call for contract review or legal advice when you need it.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 13, 2022

If you’re bidding on contract work, you will likely need a COI per terms of a legal agreement. This party may want a COI to ensure they are protected from liability in the event of a product-related injury or accident. Related: 9 Common Insurance Policies in Construction. Why a certificate of insurance matters.

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

The demand letter serves as notice that the serving party wishes to exercise its legal right to arbitration. Frequently, arbitrators are either practicing or former attorneys although the nature of the proceedings do not require this, especially where the dispute involves no legal issues. The Proceedings. Image: William & Mary.

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

The demand letter serves as notice that the serving party wishes to exercise its legal right to arbitration. Frequently, arbitrators are either practicing or former attorneys although the nature of the proceedings do not require this, especially where the dispute involves no legal issues. The Proceedings. Image: William & Mary.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

The Delivery Team has the legal duties of the constituent parties as outlined in their respective contracts. In the event the Core Team fails to reach a consensus, the objecting party may rely on the terms of its separate agreement(s). The Core Team should endeavor to make decisions for the Project by consensus.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 1, 2012

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. All references to "Sabo & Zahn" refer to Sabo & Zahn LLC.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 31, 2016

Today, one of my legal alerts pointed me to one such case dealing with delay damages and disruption damages. While the legal issue focused on the County’s right rely on the defense of sovereign immunity, the Contractor’s (and it expert’s) characterization of the damages was critical to the outcome of the case.

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Revit OpEd

DECEMBER 22, 2017

On December 15, 2017, Congressional Leaders announced that the conferees appointed by both the House and the Senate reached an agreement to reconcile differences between the House’s version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “House Bill”) with the Senate’s version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and unveiled the text of a final bill (the “Tax Bill”).

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Levelset

JULY 21, 2022

Well, every state sets its own rules for contractor licensing, and contractors often must purchase a surety bond in order to legally practice their trade. A contractor bond is a three-party agreement. In the event of a valid claim against the license bond, the principal must reimburse the surety company for any payouts.

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Contractors Claims Oregon Residential 52

PSMJ Resources

JANUARY 2, 2013

Sellers need to understand that even if you have found the "perfect" firm, reaching an agreement with the first qualified buyer you meet is rare. Get all of your financial and legal ducks in a row. Buyers and sellers both realize that some degree of legal and financial due diligence is necessary in any deal.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MAY 6, 2016

is getting the short end of the stick from free trade agreements, losing jobs to overseas producers who flood America with subsidized imports. ” Philbin told our LiveXchange attendees that free trade agreements actually serve as an inducement for other countries to invest in the U.S. in coming years. The stability of the U.S

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 18, 2018

Here’s how it went down: On June 2, 2008, contractor entered into an agreement with owner to construct house for $572,000, but at the time the contract was signed the contractor’s license limit was $350,000. By the time Pickens filed his complaint, all the operative, underlying events of this case had transpired.

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cnstrctr

JANUARY 4, 2020

It is a legally binding document that the groups agree to at the start of a project and are held accountable to throughout. Contractors and owners are used to working under this type of agreement. In the event that the overall project over runs the budget the owner is responsible. The contract can take many forms and formats.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 8, 2012

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 18, 2016

incorporated by supplemental agreement to the JOC contract. Significant Events. JOC personnel document all significant events. A significant event is defined as anything that occurs pertaining to a contract that has a material impact on cost, quality or delivery. Also, a contract provision. Task Order Close Out.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 27, 2016

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) defines “accrual” as: the date when all events, that fix the alleged liability of either the Government or the contractor and permit assertion of the claim, were known or should have been known. million; and. For liability to be fixed, some injury must have occurred.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 1, 2012

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 10, 2012

WILG’s members are committed to improving the quality of legal representation to those injured on the job or victims of occupational illness by superior legal education and by keeping informed of legislative and judicial proceedings. This is a life changing event. How long have you been with the group?

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JULY 11, 2014

The updated North Carolina incentives guide is brought to you by Real Street Expo , a new event sponsored by Business Facilities and Today’s Facility Manager magazines. Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ): Neutral, secured areas legally outside of the U.S.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 8, 2012

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Business Facilities

JULY 11, 2014

The updated Pennsylvania incentives guide is brought to you by Real Street Expo , a new event sponsored by Business Facilities and Today’s Facility Manager magazines. These include rail, costs associated with engineering, legal and professional services; and other activities necessary to make a specific site ready for reuse.

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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).

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Constructor Marketing that Works

JANUARY 3, 2013

Likewise, if the “crowd” is not having success with Maintenance Agreements, the leaders find a way to pile them on. Leaders typically hire specialists in finance, estate/succession planning, insurance, legal, marketing, sales, personnel and technical training. That’s bad.) Resist Outside Advice from Qualified Experts.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MAY 4, 2016

The 12th Annual Business Facilities’ LiveXchange event kicked off at the Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six in Fort Lauderdale, FL on April 18 with a high-level keynote panel discussion featuring leading experts on foreign direct investment. “This year we hit the mark with our most successful LiveXchange to date.”

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

We strongly recommend a Subchapter S Corp (a Sub S) for tax advantages, protecting your personal assets in the event of a claim or lawsuit against your company and for future expansion. No work should ever be performed based on verbal agreements. Get Organized - Pick a company name that says something about what you are doing.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

We strongly recommend a Subchapter S Corp (a Sub S) for tax advantages, protecting your personal assets in the event of a claim or lawsuit against your company and for future expansion. No work should ever be performed based on verbal agreements. Get Organized - Pick a company name that says something about what you are doing.

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Constructlaw

MAY 3, 2023

Industry-specific legal concepts. Many construction agreements involving US-based projects use arbitration to resolve disputes instead of state or federal court litigation primarily because of the flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and control that arbitration affords the parties. Voluminous evidence and documents. Multiple parties.

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Constructor Marketing that Works

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

Likewise, if the “crowd” is not having success with Maintenance Agreements, the leaders find a way to pile them on. Leaders typically hire specialists in finance, estate/succession planning, insurance, legal, marketing, sales, personnel, and technical training.

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Contractors Electrical Insurance Design 40

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

Get Organized - We strongly recommend a Subchapter S-Corp for tax advantages, protecting your personal assets in the event of a claim or lawsuit against your company and for future expansion. No work should ever be performed based on verbal agreements. Consult with a construction attorney and follow their advice.

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Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Significant Events. MOA = Memorandum of Agreement. “Contract” means a mutually binding legal relationship obligating the seller to furnish the supplies or services (including construction) and the buyer to pay for them. Administrative Responsibilities. Prepriced Items. Use of Indirect Costs & Profit Rate.

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Building Information Management

JULY 16, 2015

The agreement should also foster increased communication between the contractor and owner to enhance the partnership aspect of the JOC contract. A JOC contract follows certain procedures leading to an agreement focusing on achieving good work performance and reasonable costs. Key elements. Transparency with itemized unit pricing.

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Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

The closeness of agreement within individual. Three types of events exist, based on when they affect the flow: start, intermediate, and end. Project Team Contract Agreements. Level of Precision. Life-cycle Assessment. In process mapping, an occurrence in the course of a business process. BIM Proj Exec Planning Guide.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

A business that applies for the exemption must enter into an agreement with the Governor of Alabama. The business must sign a job-creation agreement under the Advantage Arkansas program within 24 months of signing the Tax Back agreement. Must expand its labor force, make new capital investment, or prevent loss of employment.

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