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PA Appellate Court Issues Strong Reminder: CASPA’s Fee-Shifting Mechanism Applies to Subcontractors, Contractors, and Owners Who Prevail in Payment Disputes

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This is a strong reminder to all tiers of the construction chain that Pennsylvania’s Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act (CASPA) allows substantially prevailing parties — whether owners, contractors, or subcontractors — to recover fees incurred in proceedings involving payment claims.

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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 contract may consist of a collection of proposed institutional facilities type projects. The JOC will remain in effect for one year from date of contract award.

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A Plumbing Contractor’s Guide to Insurance Coverage

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A plumbing contractor’s insurance policy covers claims for property damage, but it may also help defend against lawsuits resulting from a work-related incident. In this respect, general liability insurance or workers’ compensation could help cover those costs if an incident should occur. . Licensing & contract requirements.

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#65:  Unjust Enrichment Recovery for Verbal Change Orders

NH Construction Law

Given the importance of nailing down any changes to an original scope of work along with their price and schedule effects, many construction contracts require change orders to be in writing, and even define change orders as written instruments. 659, 670 (2013), but not if the parties’ contract addresses the subject matter of the claim.

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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

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“If something goes wrong, liability could hit the GC’s policy, which dilutes liability insurance limits, negatively impacts their claims history, and forces them to deal with a claim that’s not really their fault.”. Such an occurrence could threaten the existence of your contracting business.

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#70:  Owner and GC Tort Duties to Subcontractor Employees

NH Construction Law

A&M’s subcontract required it to assume full responsibility for implementing safety programs on the project, to maintain all work areas in a safe manner, and to furnish all safety equipment. Jones Lang Lasalle Construction Co. , 203 (2018), provides some guidance. The New Hampshire Supreme Court disagreed.

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#114:  No Damages for Delay -- Maybe, Maybe Not

NH Construction Law

Contracting parties contemplate the possibility of delays, and often include contract language to address them – sometimes with clauses precluding a contractor from any monetary compensation for delays, even owner-caused delays. Several states even have statutes disallowing such clauses in the public contract setting.