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Six Ways to Control Rising Commercial Construction Costs

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Many general contractors decide to lower their risk and start commercial construction projects in the warmer months, paying a premium for nice weather, but assuring timely delivery. The best way to hedge against rising construction costs during a project is to lower the risk of unplanned change. Design Build Firms. Chuck Taylor.

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Fraud as an Exception to the Economic Loss Doctrine: Changing Trends in Colorado and Tennessee

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But two recent state-court decisions evidence a change in that trend: Both held that the Economic Loss Doctrine bars fraud claims because parties to a commercial contract — often sophisticated and represented by counsel — allocate risk, prescribe damages, and rely on the terms of the bargain.

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What Is a Construction Punch List (And How to Improve)

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Typically, construction punch lists only include small fixes, because the majority of large issues have already been fixed or addressed previously through a change order. Paper creates massive inefficiencies and leaves construction team’s open to more risk and errors.

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What Is a Construction Punch List (And How to Improve)

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Typically, punch lists only include small fixes, because the majority of large issues have already been fixed or addressed previously through a change order. Paper creates massive inefficiencies and leaves construction team’s open to more risk and errors. The days of paper punch lists are over–or at least they should be.