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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.

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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. Assess other pertinent documents. If not, why not?

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Job Order Contract Execution Guide – Sample Template

Job Order Contracting

The following template is provide for sample purposes only and should not be used a legally bidding document without through review and modification by appropriate Owner legal counsel. Architect/Engineer’s Guidelines, Quality Control, and other related documents in effect at. JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC) EXECUTION GUIDE. the time of award.

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Can Active Interference by Owner Invalidate A No Damages for Delay Clause? Sometimes.

Best Practices Construction Law

If you are an owner, you may have an expectation that the contractor is not going to get extra compensation when there are delays to the project. The Town rejected the Contractor’s request for additional compensation. Who’s right? In C and H Electric, Inc. Town of Bethel , 312 Conn.

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Unique Tips To Reduce Construction Company Start Up Stress

Contractor Bookkeeping

We strongly recommend a Subchapter S Corp (a Sub S) for tax advantages, protecting your personal assets in the event of a claim or lawsuit against your company and for future expansion. Your business plan is a living breathing document that you will change and update as needed. Insurance - Is critical to your construction company.

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New Contractor Business Start Up

Contractor Bookkeeping

We strongly recommend a Subchapter S Corp (a Sub S) for tax advantages, protecting your personal assets in the event of a claim or lawsuit against your company and for future expansion. Your business plan is a living breathing document that you will change and update as needed. Insurance - Is critical to your construction company.

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We Reduce Construction Company Start Up Stress

Contractor Bookkeeping

Get Organized - We strongly recommend a Subchapter S-Corp for tax advantages, protecting your personal assets in the event of a claim or lawsuit against your company and for future expansion. Your business plan is a living breathing document that you will change and update as needed. You get out of them what you put into them.