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Valid Construction Cost Estimate Creation

Job Order Contracting

Any professional construction cost estimator worth their salt will not talk about “accuracy” In fact, it may be best to avoid any person or vendor that makes claims about the accuracy of their estimate or cost information. The reason is simple, an estimate, by nature, is an approximation. Roles and responsibilities.

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Email Sent After Final Payment Held Insufficient to Preserve Timeliness of Claim Against Government

Best Practices Construction Law

In the world of construction contracts, preservation of claims made in hindsight does not always get you what you want. As to the preservation of the contractor’s claim, the ASBCA held that the contractor submitted its claim for delay damages after receipt of final payment. In Appeal of Matcon Diamond, Inc. 59637 (Feb.

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No Longer in the Dark: A Primer on the Distinction between Delay and Disruption Damages in a Construction Dispute

Best Practices Construction Law

Delay claims on a construction can be confusing, especially when you think about the delay to the work being performed and the disruption to other activities. Triple B Services, LLP , decided on May 26, 2016, the Court of Appeals of Texas reviewed a contractor’s claim for damages on a road expansion project. disruption distinction.

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7 Ways to Improve Construction Site Safety

Levelset

Struck-by : Building materials being unloaded overhead by cranes or booms frequently result in struck-by incidents. Electrocution : Contact with overhead power lines and electrical power boxes presents risks that can lead to serious injury or death during the construction phase. . 7 best practices to improve construction site safety.

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6 Dangers Of Falling Debris In Construction Sites

Construction Marketing

Going through the legalities of such issues can be complex, so working with a personal injury attorney In Englewood would be a good starting point. . When a family member sustains injuries from a falling object on a construction site, the best action is to seek legal representation at once. What Are The Common Types Of Falling Debris?

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Delay and disruption battles loom

Construction Law

Overhead costs are going to soar if additional temporary site accommodation for welfare facilities has to be provided to cater for social distancing. Clients and their representatives for their part will have to accept that most of these claims will be legitimate and screwing the contractor down unduly might well drive them out of business.

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One Awesome Case Discussing The Difference Between Delay and Disruption Damages!

Best Practices Construction Law

Today, one of my legal alerts pointed me to one such case dealing with delay damages and disruption damages. Triple B Services, LLP , decided on May 26, 2016, the Court of Appeals of Texas reviewed a contractor’s claim for damages on a road expansion project. This is a must read! In County of Galveston v.

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