Mr Ethics

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

The theater owner has found the original plans and has given them to use to use to reconstruct the theater. Regards, Plan Shy. Dear Plan, This is a familiar situation where ethics and the law converge. Dear Plan, This is a familiar situation where ethics and the law converge.

Plans 100

Plans Claims Drawings Documentation 100

Mr Ethics

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

The theater owner has found the original plans and has given them to use to use to reconstruct the theater. Regards, Plan Shy. Dear Plan, This is a familiar situation where ethics and the law converge. Dear Plan, This is a familiar situation where ethics and the law converge.

Plans 100

Plans Claims Drawings Documentation 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 12, 2022

The most impressive structures and facilities we see today are likely a result of meticulous and well-coordinated planning that took place before the project broke ground. . Well-executed projects stem from proper p reconstruction planning , a process that’s carried out before the actual construction begins. Keeps Stakeholders Aligned.

Plans 52

Plans Documentation Schedule Risk 52

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.

Claims 48

Claims DOT Compensation Documentation 48

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.

Claims 76

Claims Compensation Schedule Guidelines 76

Construction Dive

JUNE 22, 2017

By Jim Zack Construction claims are becoming increasingly prevalent and expensive. It is key that owners and contractors work together to keep the project on schedule and communicate any deviations from plan. The key to successful projects is communicate, communicate, communicate! Bad news delivered late is a disaster! Read more.

Claims 48

Claims Liability Construction Schedule 48

Lets Build

JANUARY 5, 2022

Some contracts deem force majeure as a relevant event that may grant the contractor ability to file claims on an extended time needed to deliver their obligations under the contract. These claim disputes are common especially when it comes to unfavorable weather as the term is mostly vaguely defined. Standardise as much as you can.

Construction 146

Construction Schedule Contract Claims 146

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. Review the contractor’s plan of work.

Claims 48

Claims Change Orders Legal Schedule 48

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.

Claims 48

Claims Compensation Schedule Guidelines 48

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. Poor planning and use of wrong equipment. Unbalanced bidding.

Claims 54

Claims Bidding Construction Contract 54

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.

Claims 48

Claims DOT Construction Compensation 48

Construction Dive

JANUARY 2, 2018

It takes careful planning, tracking and analyzing to help employees achieve their goals. Unfortunately, performance doesn’t always go as planned. When employee performance has taken a turn for the worse, getting them back on track might be as simple as creating a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP). Develop a Course of Action.

Plans 50

Plans Documentation Management Claims 50

Best Practices Construction Law

DECEMBER 11, 2019

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.

Schedule 71

Schedule Compensation Claims Travel 71

Lets Build

JUNE 4, 2021

The way we plan a residential project today is similar to the way we planned a road trip 40 years ago. . A few days before the trip you sit down, take your Michelin map, and define the different stops you will make, the highway you will take, and you document that in a detailed roadbook. On your project, it’s the same.

Residential 143

Residential Project Management Schedule Plans 143

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

“If something goes wrong, liability could hit the GC’s policy, which dilutes liability insurance limits, negatively impacts their claims history, and forces them to deal with a claim that’s not really their fault.”. It serves as an additional safety net for businesses in the event of a large claim.

Insurance 98

Insurance Liability Claims Injury 98

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2019

Don’t be fooled by vendors that claim to be the largest, or most experienced source of JOC solutions. Do your homework! Our team, which includes JOC, cost data, and facilities capital planning professional with prior experience with the RS Means Company, LLC, The JOC Group, US Cost, and VFA, Inc. JOC Program Procedures.

Documentation 100

Documentation Estimating Procurement Contractors 100

Levelset

MAY 11, 2022

billion capital plan for programs and projects in New York State on April 9, 2022. Generally, companies aren’t able to file mechanics liens on public projects unlike with private projects, as the federal government — and many states — prohibit private entities from claiming an interest in public property. New York bond claims.

New York 52

New York Claims New York City Lien 52

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Contractors are finding benefits in improved coordination and scheduling with less claims and change orders. BIM seems to highly regarded by those who have made the transition. Owners cite facility management benefits in addition to lower costs. But BIM may not be suited for all projects, or all construction professionals.

BIM 48

BIM Documentation Change Orders Plans 48

Lets Build

AUGUST 12, 2020

In construction, documentation is always key. As a Project Manager, you need to be able at any time to retrieve critical data that will allow you to efficiently manage claims in your projects. The smallest mistake and you can quickly end up fighting against claims that can block your project and cost you thousands of Euros.

Claims 148

Claims Management Project Management Construction 148

Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2022

From coordinating with clients to organizing contractors to liaising with material providers, projects can quickly spiral out of control with poor organization and planning. This means that all of your documents, information, and processes will be accessible to you at all times. Minimized risk of legal claims. Time is money.

Software 148

Software Software Management Construction 148

Best Practices Construction Law

JANUARY 15, 2013

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.

Claims 48

Claims Schedule Compensation Guidelines 48

Levelset

MARCH 24, 2022

However, the steps to claim one differ from the standard construction lien process. Related: Read the guide to notarizing common construction documents. After the preconstruction lien has been filed, a copy of the claim should be sent to the property owner by certified mail within 30 days of filing.

Lien 52

Lien Utah Claims Security 52

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

APRIL 26, 2022

In the world of federal government contract disputes, a great deal of time is frequently spent drafting a request for equitable adjustment (REA) or a claim under the Contract Disputes Act. It is important in all of this for contractors to refrain from “falling in love” with their claims. The process is time-consuming and expensive.

Claims 52

Claims Risk Contractors Contract 52

Best Practices Construction Law

APRIL 18, 2014

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.

Schedule 89

Schedule Claims Compensation Travel 89

Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 6, 2013

According to the Report, the sequestration process directly reduces many federal construction investment accounts.which has a direct affect on the livelihood of both existing and planned projects. What can contractors do to preserve claims? In your response, make sure that you provide notice of claims and reserve all rights.

Claims 54

Claims Contractors AGC Construction 54

Job Order Contracting

MAY 12, 2020

While technology vendors (BIM, CMMS, CAFM, IWMS…) often claim to have solutions, the reality is that fundamental process change is the only path to significant improvement with respect to physical asset life-cycle management. The significant negative economic and environmental impacts has been well documented.

Life Cycle 117

Life Cycle Environment Management Procurement 117

Fieldwire

APRIL 11, 2022

Planning and Scheduling Problems. While improved weather forecasting technology has helped contractors better plan for weather events, the scenario of weather-related rework is still fairly common, along with the domino effect of weather-impacted schedules followed by hastily performed work—a vicious cycle if not managed properly.

Schedule 98

Schedule Fabrication Construction Budgeting 98

FDR Safety

MARCH 19, 2020

If the facility is in an OSHA state plan state, the person should be familiar with the FIRM of that particular state. A list of state plan programs is located at [link]. Responding to all document and other information requests by the OSHA inspector. As a general rule, do not volunteer documents not specifically requested.

OSHA 156

OSHA Inspections Conference Employment 156

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 2, 2013

While I make no claim to prognosticative powers, I think there are a few tech trends and changes coming in 2013 for the construction industry that will make the “should happen” list for many contractors. Documents become as important as data in construction project management. For years, document management meant “going paperless.”

Software 214

Software Software Mobility Documentation 214

Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 17, 2016

Many delay, disruption, and loss of productivity claims are lost or substantially reduced in value because mistakes, errors and carelessness are reflected in the original schedule and plan of operations. In court, it is the document that establishes the benchmark of all time related claims.

Schedule 48

Schedule Contractors Claims Documentation 48

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. This is often the starting point for reviewing a claim and the key to a successful analysis of issues. Analyze the schedule.

Compensation 54

Compensation Claims Change Orders Legal 54

Constructlaw

JULY 12, 2022

360 planned to build apartments on the Site. DonRob planned to develop the other two sections into townhomes and commercial units. DonRob representatives did not appear at the closing, contending that 360 had failed to timely provide all necessary documents and that this failure was a breach of the Agreement.

Contract 52

Contract Liability Agreement Georgia 52

FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Planning and communicating before any workers are allowed on your site is critical. Require that contractors provide you with documentation of their safety performance and safety program. Documentation of their Experience Modification Rating, which measures Workers Compensation claims experience. Review the documentation.

Safety 120

Safety Injury Inspections Documentation 120

NH Construction Law

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Visit any project trailer on a major construction site today, and you are as likely to see managers and superintendents poring over BIM images on their tablets and smartphones as over a set of traditional paper plans rolled out on a table.

Modeling 40

Modeling BIM Contract Documentation 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 18, 2021

And that 10% loss doesn’t even factor in the costs associated with claims that can come from prolonged payment disputes. The right construction closeout plan, starting well before actual closeout, is essential to a seamless client handover. Your Project Closeout Plan Will Make or Break Your Project. Key Takeaways.

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Equipment Risk 52

Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Create a comprehensive site safety plan. A comprehensive and actionable safety plan will help meet compliance standards and reduce risk on the jobsite. Contractors should review and update their safety plans periodically. Once a safety plan is in place, the key to avoiding mishaps revolves around training.

Safety 52

Safety Site Injury Construction 52

Lets Build

MAY 11, 2022

Even though the owner might state which items qualify as prelims, it’s the contractor’s responsibility to claim the amounts for each of those items—they’re in the best position to estimate preliminary costs. Planning and design costs. What are prelims?

Contract 144

Contract Construction Site Accounting 144