Remove Change Orders Remove Claims Remove Compensation Remove Management
article thumbnail

The Broccoli Incident: Making Sure You Ask for What You Want In Construction Claims

Best Practices Construction Law

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. Don’t wait until the lawsuit or demand for arbitration before giving notice of your claim.

Claims 62
article thumbnail

Best Practices for Developing a Contractor’s Request for Compensation

Best Practices Construction Law

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.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Provide Notice (and 10 Other Tasks) When Pursuing a Construction Claim

Best Practices Construction Law

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.

Claims 48
article thumbnail

Using Daily Reports to Prove Construction Claims

Best Practices Construction Law

This type of report will usually prove insufficient to support a request for additional compensation or change order claim. Even on a perfect day, when no problems arise and production is favorable, effective project management principles require more detailed reporting. Include work categories and/or cost codes.

Claims 48
article thumbnail

Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. Some project managers tend to think of safety in the workplace as one of those things that we do “when we get a chance.” A safe work environment is one of the most straight forward ways to decrease workers compensation expenses.

article thumbnail

#66:  Labor Inefficiency Costs: Who Pays? How Much?

NH Construction Law

Sometimes this unanticipated time/space compression is the owner’s fault, in which case the general contractor/construction manager and its subcontractors will likely be entitled to increased compensation by change order or otherwise -- and to a mechanic’s lien if that increase is not paid.

Lien 40
article thumbnail

Job Order Contract Execution Guide – Sample Template

Job Order Contracting

A Job Order Contract Execution Guide is a required element for any successful, best management practice JOC Program. JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC) EXECUTION GUIDE. The 4BT-CE(TM) JOC cloud estimating and project management system, or equivalent, shall also be used. of Change Order is required.

Contract 100