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Court Recognizes Day-to-Day Changes Are Compensable Despite Contractual Waivers

Best Practices Construction Law

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. The mechanical subcontractor filed suit against the prime contractor for $2.7m

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#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. Brooks , 121 N.H.

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Unique Tips To Reduce Construction Company Start Up Stress

Contractor Bookkeeping

Performance Bonds - If you are doing public sector work you will probably be required to provide a performance bond to ensure that you complete the work in accordance with terms of the contract. Contracts - We recommend seeking the advice of a qualified construction attorney to put together a contract that fits your specific needs.

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New Contractor Business Start Up

Contractor Bookkeeping

Performance Bonds - If you are doing public sector work you will probably be required to provide a performance bond to ensure that you complete the work in accordance with terms of the contract. Contracts - We recommend seeking the advice of a qualified construction attorney to put together a contract that fits your specific needs.

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We Reduce Construction Company Start Up Stress

Contractor Bookkeeping

Performance Bonds - If you are doing public sector work, you will probably be required to provide a performance bond to ensure that you complete the work in accordance with terms of the contract. Contracts - We recommend seeking the advice of a qualified construction attorney to put together a contract that fits your specific needs.

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Job Order Contracting – Best Practices Implementation

Building Information Management

JOB ORDER CONTRACTING. Job Order Contracting GUIDELINES & PROCEDURES. LEAN best management practices are integral to the administration of a Job Order Contract (JOC). Best practice Job Order Contracts typically rely upon the Owner’s existing construction design specifications, and the UPB.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Various cost information is typically formatted as Products & Activities, General or Routine Maintenance, New Construction, Renovation and/or Repair, Sustainability/Green, Job Order Contracting (JOC), or any combination thereof. Procurement Requirements and Contracting Requirements. 00 00 00 Procurement and Contracting.