Change Orders Claims Compensation Documentation 
Best Practices Construction Law
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
The owner-contractor agreement contains a “no damages for delay” clause; a clause requiring that all changes be in writing before work is performed; and a clause requiring partial lien waivers and releases with each periodic payment. Ultimately, the trial court awarded the subcontractor more than $800k for its claims.
Best Practices Construction Law
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
Having litigated construction disputes for almost 20 years, the issue of entitlement often turns on whether the contractor properly submitted its claims in accordance with the terms of the parties’ contract. No matter the size of the project, proper documentation will eliminate a number of disputes.
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Best Practices Construction Law
APRIL 28, 2015
Not to say that words have any less meaning in the non-legal world, but sometimes you can get tricked up in your correspondence, notice letters, claims or otherwise when you use the wrong work. Take, for example, the world of changes in the construction context.
Best Practices Construction Law
SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
My mentor and good friend, Cordell Parvin , has over the years shared with me some great best practices for contractors—whether talking about bid protests, accidents on the jobsite, or filing a claim. Recently, Cordell sent me a list of items that all contractors should review when developing a request for additional compensation.
Best Practices Construction Law
NOVEMBER 4, 2015
When dealing with construction claims—whether one for construction defects, outstanding payment, or delay damages—an initial hurdle is making sure that proper notice has been given. This decision illustrates the importance of following a process when dealing with a claim. Review change orders and correspondence.
Cassell Construction Estimating
NOVEMBER 20, 2014
With 80+ approved change orders, the contract price had increased by more than fifty per cent. Wrong, because there’s a catch – the Owner is insisting that all the changes are “concurrent”, and that no additional compensation for extended general conditions is forthcoming. recent updates.
Best Practices Construction Law
MAY 21, 2012
One of the basic, yet most important, aspects of project documentation includes effective use of an on-going and detailed set of daily reports. This type of report will usually prove insufficient to support a request for additional compensation or change order claim. Include work categories and/or cost codes.
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