Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 16, 2022

The contracting officer denied the claim, and the contractor appealed. Ultimately the decision is a good lesson for contractors to document “all of the facts, circumstances and contractual indications of subsurface conditions,” which is what the board relied upon in making its decision. In the end, reasonableness matters.

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Having litigated construction disputes for almost 20 years, the issue of entitlement often turns on whether the contractor properly submitted its claims in accordance with the terms of the parties’ contract. No matter the size of the project, proper documentation will eliminate a number of disputes.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 21, 2022

JOC Construction RFP Planning and Procurement – Program Contract Organization, Documents/Bid Packages/Forms/Checklists/Approvals, Roles in Construction Projects, and Contractor Selection. Claims and Disputes. JOC Program Planning – Tools and Services Evaluation and Selection (Unit Price Book, Services, Technology).

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CivilJungle

AUGUST 8, 2022

Legal Documents Required for Purchase of Property. But we must avoid the problem and legal situation by checking the documents required for buying property. The below documents are necessary for the purchase of property: 1. The kata simulates the account , and documents are essential when conducting land from one to another.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 9, 2019

Architects and engineers (A/Es) regularly prepare the contract documents for projects, starting with the contract between the A/E and the owner and following with the contract documents between the owner and the prime contractor.

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Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 11, 2017

Believe it or not, there are always a wealth of emails and other documents produced in litigation that help “make the case” for the other side. We also need to consult the claims team to determine how late we really are. ” Best Practices advises that you should have a written document management policy in place.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 13, 2016

Homebuyers are making claims of false advertising over “Net Zero LEED certified” houses in midtown Sacramento – that may be neither. According to print media accounts , 17 of the 34 homebuyers filed a statement of claim on September 30, 2016 commencing an arbitration proceeding against Pacific Housing, Inc., But are they?

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Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

This article outlines three important documents that you’ll need in order to start and run a profitable business. Something as simple as a customer tripping over a hammer and hurting themselves could result in an accident claim – and without insurance, you could end up facing hefty fines and legal battles. Legal Documents.

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

I just blogged about asking for what you want and the importance of complying with notice provisions in pursuing a construction claim. A court in Oklahoma just reminded me that not all claims require notice. The contractor argued that the owner failed to comply with the notice provision when making its claim for liquidated damages.

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Lets Build

JULY 16, 2021

This is why giving your site teams access to the documents and drawings they need at any time even when you are not on site is so crucial. So you can quickly find yourself lost in a sea of disconnected information unable to trace and resolve constraints or find the information you need to raise or respond to a claim.

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

of Maryland, the United States District Court of Maryland address whether a Miller Act claimant can give valid notice of a claim via email. The payment bond claimant was a sub-subcontractor who filed a claim because the subcontractor failed to make timely payment. The Email as Notice of Claim. Fidelity and Deposit Co.

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Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 17, 2018

If it is required to develop a new building or refurbish surviving property, the owner should have arranged a document so that the work & other portions of the construction project can be performed systematically. Each construction project should comprise of crucial documents that generally form the part of every construction contract.

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Best Practices Construction Law

OCTOBER 13, 2016

It almost goes without saying that if you have to pursue or defend a delay claim, you are going to need some evidence (whether by expert or otherwise) to establish or to challenge entitlement to the damages sought. If you correct any logic flaws found in the schedule, make sure to document and explain the changes at the time they are made.

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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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Construction Dive

JUNE 22, 2017

By Jim Zack Construction claims are becoming increasingly prevalent and expensive. The article reviews such possible aspects of project communication as partnering, pre-construction audits, delegation, project trending, document trail, use of technology, log and schedule submittals and more. Bad news delivered late is a disaster!

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Lets Build

DECEMBER 16, 2022

One of the major reasons that construction managers must schedule rework and fight against claims is defects. Design defects are a result of the design team failing to produce organised and accurate construction documents. Inefficient document distribution. Read more: Why you should start sharing your documents in the cloud.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 2, 2018

Unfortuately, a week after completion, you receive a claim letter from the other side. Some documents may be downright embarrassing to you or your colleagues. Finally, your major construction project is complete. Annoyed, you draft a denial. They file suit.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 11, 2022

The indemnity agreement provides that the principal will hold the surety harmless if a claim is filed against the bond. If a bond claim is filed because of your legal or ethical violations, you will be liable for paying the surety up to the maximum bond amount. The Bonding Process. Your company’s available working capital.

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

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

A court ordered Navistar to turn over a second set of documents to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), reports the Chicago Tribune.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 4, 2012

By Bruce Jervis A contractor claiming entitlement to construction costs will of course be asked to prove those costs. But does proof require hard documentation of each and every actual expenditure? The contractor was not required to support each alleged expenditure with an invoice or other payment documentation.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

Appreciate that this limited number of disputes pursuing courtroom redress exists against a backdrop of a rising number of actual claims in green building construction projects. With over a million contract documents licensed on an annual basis, the AIA’s form construction documents are the most widely used contract documents in the industry.

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Best Practices Construction Law

OCTOBER 13, 2016

It almost goes without saying that if you have to pursue or defend a delay claim, you are going to need some evidence (whether by expert or otherwise) to establish or to challenge entitlement to the damages sought. If you correct any logic flaws found in the schedule, make sure to document and explain the changes at the time they are made.

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Claims Compensation Schedule Guidelines 48

Natural Building

MAY 2, 2020

This recent article at insideclimatenews.org titled Inside Clean Energy: 6 Things Michael Moore’s ‘Planet of the Humans’ Gets Wrong , written by Dan Gearino claims that t he documentary’s “facts” are deceptive and misleading and way out of date. First, the power lines can be used to export any excess electricity.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 26, 2014

By Bruce Jervis Project owners do not want to be surprised with claims for additional work at the conclusion of a project. The extra work clause required a cost breakdown and supporting documentation within five business days of completing the work. An example is found in a subcontract on a recent private project in Ohio.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Most often, a disputed change order request or claim for extra costs on a construction project will require one or more negotiation sessions between the contractor and owner to arrive at the final cost and time impact. Negotiation offers the last and best opportunity to settle a dispute without resorting to arbitration or litigations.

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Best Practices Construction Law

DECEMBER 18, 2019

As a construction litigation attorney, the “claim” is often about telling the story of a breach of contract, or failed expectations, or unforeseen delays, all through the testimony of individuals or the introduction of documents. Accordingly, the court granted the motion to dismiss the fraudulent inducement claim.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JULY 3, 2013

What do you think causes construction claims and disputes? When a problem faced by one party in the construction process is ignored or recognized late, the problem may escalate into disputes and claims. Disputes and claims are detrimental to all parties. Causes Associated with the Contract Documents. Unbalanced bidding.

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

And yet we see a claim for delays and extras filed at the end of a construction project that challenges these very contract provisions. for breach of contract for nonpayment, claims for delay damages and enforcement of its lien rights. Ultimately, the trial court awarded the subcontractor more than $800k for its claims.

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

You can learn best practices for documentation and record management in this 90-minute webinar — From Paper to Paperless: Controlling Construction Documentation, Improving Record Management and Identifying Risk in an Electronic Age. This course will explore: Why are proper records so essential for claims and disputes?

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

The American Institute of Architects launched new contract documents. This agreement contains basic business terms related to copyrights and licenses, claims and disputes, termination or suspension and compensation.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 29, 2012

Last month, I wrote a post about using daily reports to support a construction claim. J udge Reed's talk focused on the alternative dispute resolution process and, more specifically, " the practical side of developing the contractor’s story in support of a claim."

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 2, 2013

By Bruce Jervis Construction contracts sometimes establish one party to the agreement as the sole arbiter of all claims or disputes under the contract. It is common for an employee or agent of one party, usually the project owner, to serve as the initial gatekeeper of claims. Project engineers on public projects play a similar role.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

By Bruce Jervis The document-intense nature of construction contracting places a burden on busy personnel. Few industries use as many “standard” contract documents. All documents are subject to modification. Page after page of material accompanies every transaction. But are they really standard?

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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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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Some home selling and lending services like Compass, Zillow, and LoanSnap claim their artificial intelligence (AI) tools can search through millions of documents in seconds to find the right property for buyers and match the perfect loan type to borrowers. How is Artificial Intelligence Helping Home Buyers? Mon, 09/20/2021 - 11:22.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

NOVEMBER 28, 2015

Site documentation images required hours of effort to manage and co-ordinate. Others such as Michael Stone have argued about the advantages of solid image documentation of your work projects. More immediately, the on-site documentation can help prevent conflicts and inconsistencies or at least help manage and control problems.

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