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What is a Construction Change Directive (CCD)?

Construction Law Monitor

There are many examples such as “punch-list,” “lien” and “substantial completion” to name a few. No words are more dreaded than change order. Construction change orders are some of the most litigated and disputed documents in all of construction law.

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What is a Construction Change Directive (CCD)?

Construction Law Monitor

There are many examples such as “punch-list,” “lien” and “substantial completion” to name a few. No words are more dreaded than change order. Construction change orders are some of the most litigated and disputed documents in all of construction law.

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The Real Lemon in the Bunch: Understanding Pay-If-Paid Clauses in Construction Contracts

Best Practices Construction Law

As you may be aware, one of the greatest risks on a construction project involves the payment process. Contractors have a means of shifting the risk of non-payment by the owner to its subcontractor by including a certain payment provisions in the subcontract agreement.

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7 Steps to Successful Project Closeout

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Problems like delayed change orders, poor communication and lost paperwork may make it harder to close out a project on time. The first step is to track every part of the project to streamline reviewing legal terms and change orders, for example. Delayed change order resolution.

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Digital Builder Podcast Ep 22: How Specialty Contractors Can Navigate Contracts & Get Paid On Time

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Best practices for handling change orders. Owners pass on certain risks (contractually) to general contractors, who may do the same thing when hiring specialty contractors. Karalynn also emphasizes the importance of negotiating who takes on certain risks and liabilities. The difference between secured and unsecured debts.

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40 Best Construction Podcasts in 2022

Levelset

The Lien Zone. Alex Barthet is a board certified construction lawyer and a mechanical engineer, making him an excellent fit to host The Lien Zone , which covers technical and legal questions related to construction law. Episode runtime : 10–45 minutes. Release schedule : Monthly. Construction law podcasts. Data in Construction.

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New Contractor Business Start Up

Contractor Bookkeeping

General Liability and Auto/rental equipment insurance can help protect you and your company against claims for personal injury and property damage, and may provide you with legal defense of those claims. Your contracts need a well-defined scope of work, clear payment terms, a reasonable schedule and a good change order clause.