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Should Subcontractor Claims Be Decided Out-Of-State?

Construction Dive

By Bruce Jervis Prime contractors enjoy a lot of leverage when awarding subcontracts. One way they utilize this advantage is to specify the forum and governing law for any claim or dispute under the subcontract. This is costly and inconvenient for the sub. And, the governing law may be less favorable.

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#134:  30-Day Accountings for Subcontractor/Supplier Mechanic’s Liens

NH Construction Law

The reason is not hard to fathom: under the statute “the owner is to hold back from the principal contractor the amount due the sub-contractor” to pay such claims, Cudworth v. 536, 537 (1898), and owners need to know the amount of those claims in order to do so intelligently. Bostwick , 69 N.H.

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What every Owner should know about Construction Delivery

Job Order Contracting

At a broad level, the following Construction Delivery Methods are available to Owners… Traditional Delivery Method- Design-Bid-Build. Design/Build Delivery. Design-Bid-Build. ? Owner first contracts Design Professional. Design completed prior to bidding/pricing and construction. Design-Build Method. ?

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Should All Documents on Public Contracts Be Public Information?

Construction Dive

By Bruce Jervis When a private company -- designer, constructor or manager -- contracts with a government entity, should that company’s dealings with other private companies be a matter of public record? The contract called for the design, management and construction of public schools.

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Lawsuit over First LEED Platinum Building is Over

Green Building Law Update

With an Order Of Judgment, in favor of Permapost Products Company against Weyerhaeuser Company filed on November 17, 2015, resolving the final third party claims, the more than 15 year old disputes and differences over the construction of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Philip Merrill Environmental Center, in Annapolis, Maryland, are over.

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Federal Court dismisses sub's claim against GC because of arbitration

Construction Lawyer

Federal Court dismisses subs claim against GC because of arbitration provision. April 2, 2012), dismissed an action by a subcontractor against the general because there was an agreement to arbitrate in the subcontract. The Subcontract incorporated the terms and conditions of the Prime Contract by reference.

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Additional Insured Status: Playing the Speak-Out Game on a Construction Project

Best Practices Construction Law

Proper insurance coverage is an important risk management tool for contractors, subcontractors, project owners/developers and design professionals. The subcontract agreement required the subcontractor to indemnify and hold harmless the contractor against claims of bodily injury resulting from the subcontractor’s work.