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Why You Should Understand DBE Laws and Regulations

Best Practices Construction Law

I recently spoke to a group of highway contractors about disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) laws and regulations and some of the different policies among the state departments of transportation. Financial agreements between prime and DBE contractors. You may have seen this list before, but it is worth reviewing again.

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Will It Soon Be Much Easier for Construction Firms to Perform Federal Work?

Construction Dive

Will the newly updated ConsensusDocs 752 Federal Subcontract Agreement make it significantly easier for general contractors and subcontractors to perform federal work? David Mendes, a spokesperson for the American Subcontractors Association (ASA), believes so. ” Read more. . ” Read more.

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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

Levelset

Along with other construction laws , OSHA regulations seek to protect everyone working in the construction industry. While those two standards are the most commonly cited on construction jobsites, OSHA can issue a citation for a violation of any of its full list of regulations. Excavation safety requirements – 549 violations.

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California Legislature Further Helping Subcontractors

Construction Law Monitor

In a perfect world, general contract presents the subcontract document to the subcontractor, and that sub has its lawyer review the contract to see if the terms can be negotiated so that its a fair document for all involved. The legislature here is essentially trying to protect the subcontractor from itself.

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Between A Rock and A Hard Place: How the Severin Doctrine May Relate to Your Statute of Limitations Period

Best Practices Construction Law

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. million; and.

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Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being

Pro Builder

Because of this liability, Foulke advises builders to have “really good agreements” with their trade partners that spell out in specific detail that they will follow OSHA regulations, wear fall protection gear, and promise not to subcontract (or “sub-sub”) any work within their scope without the builder’s approval. Foulke Jr.,

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Job Order Contract – Frequently Asked Questions

Job Order Contracting

They may be regulated by Federal/State/Local statue. Fees for training should be noted in the contract solicitation and final agreement paperwork. In some instances subcontracting in not allowed, in others there may be established limits. Is JOC Software required? are stipulated in the Job Order Contract.

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