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The importance of photo documentation for construction and how to avoid the admin nightmare

Lets Build

Without a doubt, photo documentation is one of the most essential aspects of field reporting and field tracking. This is why it is important that all stakeholders take extremely detailed photos that document every step of their work on site. Stay protected against claims.

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Project Documentation: The Bad Little Email That Got Produced

Best Practices Construction Law

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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What I Learned from My Kids About Delay Claims

Best Practices Construction Law

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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Some vital construction documents for a construction project

Construction Cost Estimating

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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What I Learned from My Kids About Delay Claims

Best Practices Construction Law

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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9 Best Practice Tips for a Schedule Analysis of Construction Delays

Best Practices Construction Law

When savvy contractors face delays on a project, they immediately take steps to provide notice, document, evaluate and plan for recovery from those delays. According to the article, there are eight guidelines that any schedule delay analysis comply with, including: Compare the planned work before and after each delay.

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How to Get Paid on Louisiana Public Projects

Levelset

The federal government — along with many states — prohibits private entities from claiming an interest in public property, making it necessary for public construction projects to secure a payment bond prior to work beginning. In the event of payment problems, contractors file claims against the bond rather than the property itself.