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Judge Nixes SC's $100M Claim Over MOX Construction Delays

ENR Construction

8 dismissed a claim by the state of South Carolina against the U.S. of Energy over delayed construction of the Mixed-Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility, near Aiken, S.C. A federal judge on Feb.

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In Construction, There’s A Tattletale And There’s What is Right

Best Practices Construction Law

Waukegan Steel, LLC , an employee brought a False Claims Act (FCA) against his employer for false billing and certification on a goverment project. Waukegan was responsible for fabricating and installing the structural steel of project. That employee fabricated the requested welding inspection certificates. Jesse Sloan v.

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How to Get Paid on Washington State Public Projects

Levelset

Contractors on public projects aren’t allowed to file mechanics liens when payment problems arise, as both the federal and state governments explicitly prohibit private entities from claiming an interest in public property. Washington State bond claim laws. If payment isn’t received, the next step is the bond claim itself.

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Five Causes of Construction Rework and How to Avoid Them

Fieldwire

Fabrication Issues. Pre-fabricated components can provide huge time savings on construction projects, but if components arrive on the job site with problems, they can also add delays and potentially require rework. Design and fabrication issues can be mitigated when identified early in the project. Potential Solutions.

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Reliance on Letter Agreement Defeats Architect’s Copyright Claim

Construction Lawyer

The owner moved for summary judgment on the copyright claim on the basis that it had an implied nonexclusive license to use the drawings. Some time later, the architect drafted an AIA contract which the owner marked up with various changes. The architect did not accept any of the changes and the AIA contract was never signed.

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First 3D-Printed Building Facade Coming to Tennessee

Pro Builder

After more than a year of planning and design, Branch Technology printed dozens of the panels at its 40,000-square- foot design and manufacturing center using its patented cellular fabrication process, or C-Fab, before using cranes to hang them in place at the building.

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Texas ‘Retainage’ vs. ‘Reserved Funds’: What’s the Difference & Why it Matters

Levelset

Code §53.001 : “(11) ‘Retainage’ means an amount representing part of a contract payment that is not required to be paid to the claimant within the month following the month in which labor is performed, material furnished, or specially fabricated material; is delivered.” Notice of Claim for Unpaid Retainage.

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