Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 25, 2016

I previously blogged about the importance of using daily reports to prove construction claims. Meeting minutes and internal memoranda concerning the claim should be maintained in order to document attempts to resolve matters with the DOT and its representatives. Schedules , including the as-planned and updates.

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

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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Compensation Claims Change Orders Legal 54

Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

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. Analyze the schedule.

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Claims Change Orders Legal Schedule 48

Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Delay claims on a construction can be confusing, especially when you think about the delay to the work being performed and the disruption to other activities. Triple B Services, LLP , decided on May 26, 2016, the Court of Appeals of Texas reviewed a contractor’s claim for damages on a road expansion project. disruption distinction.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 21, 2013

I previously blogged about the importance of using daily reports to prove construction claims. Meeting minutes and internal memoranda concerning the claim should be maintained in order to document attempts to resolve matters with the DOT and its representatives. Schedules , including the as-planned and updates. Image: Tanzer18.

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Claims DOT Construction Compensation 48

Best Practices Construction Law

DECEMBER 8, 2019

23, 2019), the contracting officer awarded the contractor approximately $135,000 in delay damages for a 172 days in compensable delays on a renovation project on a base in South Carolina. In Appeal of BES Construction, LLC , ASBCA 60608 (Oct. The contractor appealed the decision, seeking approximately $609,000 in delay damages.

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Contractors Claims South Carolina Contract 71

Best Practices Construction Law

JANUARY 8, 2015

2009) , the contractor involved in building a 53-mile road around the island of Babeldaob submitted to the Corps a claim for delays and additional costs incurred because of high humidity, rainy weather and moist soils encountered on the project. The government filed a counter-claim alleging fraud and other violations.

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Claims Transportation Contractors Memphis 48

Levelset

MARCH 24, 2022

However, the steps to claim one differ from the standard construction lien process. Long) story short: A preconstruction lien is available to architects, engineers, surveyors, estimators, schedulers, and the like. But what about the surveyors, architects, engineers, and others who provide services before breaking ground on the project?

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Lien Utah Claims Security 52

Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 15, 2016

When you deal with construction claims, many believe that the largest component of any request for additional compensation is generally labor costs. A compensable loss in terms of labor productivity happens when the contractor uses more hours to complete a given unit of work than it would have used absent the intervening cause.

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Products Compensation Claims Schedule 48

Levelset

MAY 23, 2022

Whether it’s the risk of an unexpected accident or a project running over schedule and costing you money, there are many things that can go wrong. It’s important to understand what this insurance covers, and how to get the most out of it if you need to file a claim. What does business interruption insurance cover ?

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Insurance Contractors Construction Claims 97

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

These clauses require the contractor to continue work in accordance with the contract schedule notwithstanding any dispute or disagreement that may arise between the contractor and the project owner. By Bruce Jervis Virtually every construction contract contains a so-called “Continuing Work” clause.

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Contractors Claims Compensation Contract 58

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 31, 2016

Triple B Services, LLP , decided on May 26, 2016, the Court of Appeals of Texas reviewed a contractor’s claim for damages on a road expansion project. The contract allowed for “delay damages” if the Contractor’s request for those damages “is determined to be compensable.” This is a must read!

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Claims Compensation Contract Contractors 48

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Financial distress can result from a lack of skilled labor and possible workers’ compensation insurance claims. . Continuously drinking water or sports beverages will help compensate for sweat loss that also results in less threatening occurrences of exhaustion, dizziness, and fainting.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 22, 2018

Should the Contractor sustain any damage through any act or omission of any other contractor having a contract with the Owner or through any act or omission of any Subcontractor of said other contractor, the Contractor shall have no claim against the Owner for said damage.”. In the a regularly cited case, United States Steel Corp.

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Claims Contract Railroad Missouri 48

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

However, the types of policies and their limits (the maximum amount claims can pay out) are limited. A general liability insurance policy protects the policyholder from claims of property damage or bodily injury caused by the contractor or its employees. In some cases, a wrap policy may even include worker’s compensation coverage.

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Insurance Liability Accidents Risk 52

Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 16, 2012

Dormitory Authority of State of New York , appellate court enforced a no-damages-for delay clause against a contractor, rejecting a $10m delay claim. The trial court found in favor of the contractor, finding, among other, the following causes of delay: the owner failed to properly schedule and coordinate the work. What can you do?

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Claims Compensation Contract Contractors 48

Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

Whether the company’s’ choice was a failure to provide proper training, protective equipment, or engineering controls, the result for the company is often crippling expenses from workers’ compensation claims, medical expenses, OSHA fines, and the costs of hiring and training replacement workers.

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Safety OSHA Compensation Injury 48

Construction Junkie

APRIL 30, 2020

By entering any contest, entrants agree to waive any and all claims against Contest Entities for personal injury, damage or loss of any kind which may result from participation in the Contest or from the receipt, enjoyment, ownership or use of any prize. This Contest is subject to these official rules.

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Autodesk Claims Injury Liability 52

Construction Junkie

APRIL 29, 2020

By entering any contest, entrants agree to waive any and all claims against Contest Entities for personal injury, damage or loss of any kind which may result from participation in the Contest or from the receipt, enjoyment, ownership or use of any prize. This Contest is subject to these official rules.

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Milwaukee Claims Injury Liability 52

Construction Junkie

APRIL 28, 2020

By entering any contest, entrants agree to waive any and all claims against Contest Entities for personal injury, damage or loss of any kind which may result from participation in the Contest or from the receipt, enjoyment, ownership or use of any prize. This Contest is subject to these official rules.

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ProCore Claims Injury Liability 52

Construction Junkie

APRIL 28, 2020

By entering any contest, entrants agree to waive any and all claims against Contest Entities for personal injury, damage or loss of any kind which may result from participation in the Contest or from the receipt, enjoyment, ownership or use of any prize. This Contest is subject to these official rules.

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Claims Injury Liability United States 52

Construction Junkie

APRIL 27, 2020

By entering any contest, entrants agree to waive any and all claims against Contest Entities for personal injury, damage or loss of any kind which may result from participation in the Contest or from the receipt, enjoyment, ownership or use of any prize. This Contest is subject to these official rules.

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Claims Injury Liability United States 52

NH Construction Law

MARCH 24, 2018

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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Change Orders Subcontracting Contract Claims 40

Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 25, 2015

According to the rules, the time to complete the arbitration, the number of hearing days, and AAA fees and arbitrator compensation, are calculated according to the applicable Time/Cost Schedules and are based on the larger of the claim or counterclaim. Fees range from $10,500 to $52,000.

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Conference Compensation Construction Claims 48

Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

In contrast, Central will jump on it immediately, keeping the crew on site and the house on schedule. There goes the schedule, not to mention the quality. Schedule and delivery. The best builders are the best schedulers , and the best schedulers are the best builders. Rethinking Drywall as a Commodity.

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Bidding Schedule Products Materials 98

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Workers’ compensation insurance : If you have HVAC employees, this insurance helps cover lost income and/or medical expenses if one of your workers becomes sick or injured on the job. . If you currently have HVAC insurance, the carrier may also ask for a claims history related to your account. How do I get HVAC insurance?

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Insurance Contractors Liability Accidents 52

Construction Cost Estimating

OCTOBER 7, 2017

IRCON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED that falls under a premier Schedule “A” infrastructure government company under the Ministry of Railways. However, the appointment is co-terminus with the project and will not be granted any right to claim absorption in regular establishment of the company or for appointment in other projects of the company.

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Engineering Site Contract Claims 40

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The policyholder will also have certain duties to perform if an insurance claim is incurred and reported. Though not common, large and complex claims do occur. A wrap-up is often created with “liability-only” coverage, but the policy is sometimes written to include workers compensation insurance in what is known as a “bi-line” policy.

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Insurance Liability Construction Contract 52

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 29, 2017

Businesses can expect to see a negative impact on productivity and profit as well as an increase in lost-time and workers’ compensation claims, leading to numerous additional hidden costs. Administrative controls involve modifying procedures, schedules, or behaviors in order to reduce hazard exposure as much as possible.

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Injury Schedule Equipment Safety 51

Constructlaw

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Reynolds: The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the global economy has led to an increase in breach of contract claims, and a parallel rise in novel breach of con­tract defenses focused on excuses for non-performance. Mealey’s: What, if any, events had an impact on the global economy that have led to increased filings?

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Claims Insurance Bankruptcy Legal 40

NH Construction Law

JUNE 30, 2022

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. ” Tricon Kent Co. Sarasota County v. Southern Underground Industries, Inc. , 3d 285, 288 (Fla.

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Liability Contract Iowa Contractors 40

Best Practices Construction Law

APRIL 2, 2013

The Silver Spring Transit Center is reported to be two years behind schedule and suffering from significant cost increases. When contractors seek additional compensation for changes, design impacts, differing site conditions or other delays, they must convince the court or arbitrator of the amount they are entitled to be paid.

Products 48

Products Claims Contractors Compensation 48

FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Documentation of their Experience Modification Rating, which measures Workers Compensation claims experience. To make your orientation most effective: Have a defined orientation schedule. Require that contractors provide you with documentation of their safety performance and safety program.

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Safety Injury Inspections Documentation 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

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 contracts need a well-defined scope of work, clear payment terms, a reasonable schedule and a good change order clause.

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Insurance Construction Accounting Claims 48

Best Practices Construction Law

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

” Depending on my mood, I may or may not claim them all. The General Contractor also provides the necessary equipment and materials, provides workers’ compensation insurance, and is responsible for the health and safety of the laborer (and all of the workers on the project).

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ABC Employment Construction Contractors 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

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 contracts need a well-defined scope of work, clear payment terms, a reasonable schedule and a good change order clause.

Contractors 48

Contractors Insurance Claims Lien 48

Best Practices Construction Law

JANUARY 16, 2015

527 (1948), the Court of Claims considered a specification which provided that site “entrance for trucks shall be at South gate of reservation, over Walker Avenue, Highwood, Illinois, via Patten Road to site.” The subsequent delay affected construction sequencing and scheduling. Re Commercial Contractors Equipment, Inc.

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Contract Roads Construction Lien 48