Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 24, 2016

The transaction involved numerous discussions and emails, including four drafts of a letter of intent from Buyer to Seller for purchase of a piece of property. None of the drafts of the letter were signed by Buyer. Are change orders being discussed by text? First, we live in a mobile, technology-driven environment.

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Best Practices Construction Law

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

Given the increase of today's mobile technologies available on the construction site. First, email communications tend to be sent "off the cuff" without creating a draft of the communication that can be reviewed by team members. Are you training your construction teams on the use of emails? Image: Sean MacEntee.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 4, 2011

Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. Field changes and conditions were scribbled on note pads. Change can be a good thing – especially when the change comes from within and is not thrust upon us. INSURANCE |.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 14, 2016

The attorney for the Williams drafted a short letter agreement and sent it to opposing counsel. An agreed order of dismissal was also submitted to the attorney for McNeese. When Williams was “unable to obtain” a signature on the agreed order from opposing counsel, they filed a motion to enforce the settlement agreement.

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Construction Law Monitor

MARCH 28, 2011

From time to time, I have someone guest post here on the Construction Law Monitor, giving our readers a fresh perspective on construction law topics. She is a writer for CB Structures , a family owned construction and engineering company that specializes in garage builders and pole building design. Get professional help.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 2, 2016

In a recent review of contracts involving green building construction projects, less than 20% had properly drafted provisions addressing green building matters. 100 contracts involving green building construction projects were reviewed. If you are going to be in LA, add it to your calendar and please join us!

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Pro Builder

APRIL 1, 2021

But also at bigger firms, there are staff members who focus on construction administration and they do a lot of those (if not all) jobsite visits. Once you have the knowledge of the construction process, you should apply it to your design process as well. Construction Tolerance - jump to 30:40.

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Constructlaw

MAY 3, 2023

Arbitration is the most widely used method of dispute resolution in the construction industry. Parties should understand the key concepts and common types of claims when deciding whether to arbitrate disputes involving construction contracts. Industry-specific legal concepts.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 30, 2011

Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. Do we not see plainly that both professions (or better yet, our singular “profession” – construction) absolutely need each other in order to survive? INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 17, 2016

Smart phones and tablets are now commonplace on the construction job site. Given the legal risks involved with your superintendents, project managers and other employees, you should should be adequately prepared. No longer are construction disputes limited to the written documents between the parties. Image: Scott Lewis.

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