Green Building Law Update

APRIL 26, 2020

EPA has managed an extensive cleanup at the site, working with Atlantic Richfield to remediate more than 800 residential and commercial properties; remove 10 million cubic yards of tailings, mine waste, and contaminated soil; cap in place 500 million cubic yards of waste over 5,000 acres; and reclaim 12,500 acres of land. Christian et al.

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Claims Montana Permits Liability 156

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 24, 2016

In today’s litigious environment, claims against construction companies are inevitable, and off-the-shelf solutions used to manage liability risks are too often inadequate. Construction defect claims are compounded by the fact that not all are covered by insurance, depending on the carrier and the applicable state statutes.

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Claims Liability Insurance Risk 120

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 7, 2022

The reason Public Sector Construction and FM Grade F for Cost Management is simple… the lack of owner leadership and competency. More than half the time wasted during construction, the study teams have found, is attributable to poor management practices. It affects costs, prices, international competitiveness, and our safety.

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Management Construction Procurement Renovating 224

Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2022

Managing a construction project isn’t easy. Without an effective project management tool, this probably means a whole lot of emails, spreadsheets, notebooks, and, perhaps most importantly, mental energy. What is construction management software? 5 reasons to use construction management software.

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Software Software Management Construction 148

ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Former site construction manager claims utility owner of overbudget $7.5B Kemper project at Mississippi power plant site filed false statements for years to hide major cost hikes and schedule delays until work was eventually cancelled.

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Claims Mississippi Schedule Site 36

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 21, 2022

Program Portfolio Management. Contract Management. Project/Workorder Bid and Proposal Management Processes. Work Order Management. Contractor/Subcontractor Management. Workflow Management. Claims and Disputes. Multiple-Project Delivery Environment. Budget Tracking. Project Changes. Project Close-Out.

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Bidding Procurement Claims Roads 246

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

In that sense, it is no exaggeration to claim that an exhaustive risk management plan is a ‘must have’ in your construction operations. Nevertheless, putting together a functional risk management plan isn’t always. There is never a time when a construction company is not going to take at least a little risk with their projects.

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Risk Plans Management Claims 133

ENR Construction

JUNE 2, 2023

Lane-Webuild JV breached its contract, says South Florida Water Management District in a May 30 court filing that seeks to recover claimed additional costs from project delays.

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Florida Claims Contractors Contract 36

DebunkTheBIM

OCTOBER 6, 2013

Still, there is one thing that keeps on hanging around, The role, of the ‘claim manager’. Or contract manager, or a QS, dressed in the cloak of whatever colour you like as long as it is is closely related to guessing the best value of work done/or to be done by whoever hires him/her to do so. Anyone prepared to quesss?

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Claims Management BIM CAD 50

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Managing the procurement process and properly tracking costs with international suppliers is critical to help mitigate risk. With the release of Multi-Currency in Autodesk Build and BIM 360 Cost Management, teams can now easily manage supplier contracts, change orders, payment applications, and expenses in different currencies. .

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Autodesk Management Change Orders Forecasting 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 9, 2022

You open your construction management software to view progress photos, but you’re quickly overwhelmed by the number of images in the gallery. When it comes to optimizing construction photo management, the solution is actually a simple one: tags. . Dealing with claims and disputes . Promoting health and safety .

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Management Autodesk Construction Documentation 98

Business Facilities

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

The technology-enabled risk and benefits solutions management company will create 150 new jobs in Memphis, TN. Read Sedgwick Claims Management Services Expanding Tennessee HQ on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Tennessee Claims Management Memphis 40

Construction Dive

AUGUST 31, 2023

Employees and managers regularly used a derogatory term when referring to Black workers, the suit claims.

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Claims Management 136

Contractor Connection

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In today’s ever-evolving insurance landscape, the importance of swift and efficient claim resolution cannot be overstated. Let’s embark on a thorough exploration of how Contractor Connection partners with the insurance industry, delivering a holistic, efficient, and dependable claim journey.

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Insurance Contractors Industrial Claims 105

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Process connectivity encourages the team to apply foresight and anticipate potential claims categories to help eliminate surprises over the course of the work. Identifying weaknesses during preplanning is a straightforward way to put the company and managers in a better position to adapt and adjust. .

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Claims Management 306

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. Don’t wait until the lawsuit or demand for arbitration before giving notice of your claim.

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Claims Documentation Contract Change Orders 62

Job Order Contracting

MAY 12, 2020

Efficient life-cycle management of the built environment in the public sector has remained an elusive goal. The process is well defined and requires a process focused environment and associated robust information management and decision-support capabilities. The barrier is a simple one. via Four BT, LLC – www.4bt.us

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Life Cycle Environment Management Procurement 117

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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Claims Contractors Maryland United States 54

Construction Dive

MAY 15, 2023

An Equal Employment Opportunity Commission lawsuit claimed Mechanical Design Systems paid a woman project manager half as much as men.

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Maryland Commissioning Claims Project Management 106

Job Order Contracting

MAY 31, 2017

Roles and responsibilities of a job order contracting program manager are both diverse and key to overall success. Job Order Contracting Program Manager. Let’s take a look at the roles and responsibilities of a job order contracting program manager. The post Job Order Contracting Program Manager appeared first on 4BT.

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Contract Management Life Cycle Estimating 100

ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In just unsealed whistleblower complaint, former site construction manager says utility owner of over-budget Kemper project in Mississippi defrauded the U.S. Energy Dept. of hundreds of millions in funding.

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Mississippi Claims Budgeting Budget 54

NH Construction Law

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Because venue provisions can be waived, courts allow Miller Act claims to be litigated in a different court selected by the parties’ contract. ” This language can certainly be read as evidence of congressional intent that Miller Act claims not be arbitrable. Industrial Lumber Co. , Enterprises, Inc. , 3d 35, 36 (1st Cir.

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Claims Subcontracting United States Contract 40

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 30, 2014

In the worst cases, disputes arise, claims are filed and reputations are damaged. Contributing factors might include a missed closeout or handover deadlines, incomplete handover documentation or the inability to collect final payment on time. Additional challenges contractors face can include:'

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Management Claims Documentation Contractors 166

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 6, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is Part 4 of a five-part series on Construction Project Management. Often, project managers work with information culled together in reports generated in software systems that cannot pull data until it is fully processed or individual phases of the project are completed.

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Project Management Management Software Software 155

DebunkTheBIM

MARCH 9, 2017

One area is ‘Visualizing Claims’. Nowadays a claim for a variation (and/or EOT) will include massive numbers of drawings, BOQs, complicated P6 schedules and often lengthy narratives. So, BIM-mers out there with a bit of ‘oomph’ give it a go and plant yourselves within your organization’s Claim teams.

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BIM Management Claims Visualization 91

Levelset

MARCH 21, 2022

To cover these expenses, restoration contractors need to manage their cash flow to ensure they have enough money in the bank — especially when the insurance company is dragging their feet. Poor cash flow management is the number one reason why construction businesses fail. 5 tips to manage cash flow on a restoration project.

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Cash Flow Insurance Lien Management 98

Construction Dive

JULY 23, 2020

The state's attorney general alleged Trade Off LLC managers demanded sexual acts from "primarily women of color" in return for pay and overtime.

New York 131

New York Claims Contractors Management 131

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2022

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. Ineffective cost management.

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Estimating Construction Procurement Overhead 245

Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

By Patti Wysocki Construction claims and changes are the bane of all construction projects. For any number of reasons, scope changes, design conflicts, changed conditions, severe weather, late submittals or late approvals, and potential change orders can be a daily occurrence on complex projects, and sometimes lead to claims.

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Claims Change Orders Construction Management 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. As for my child’s delay claim, this dad is not buying it!

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Claims Compensation Schedule Guidelines 76

Lets Build

AUGUST 12, 2020

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. No more unnecessary site visits.

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Claims Management Project Management Construction 148

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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Claims DOT Compensation Documentation 48

Construction Dive

JULY 31, 2018

The city claims the scope of Federal Emergency Management Agency funds for hurricane repairs doesn't allow for eco-conscious? water management systems.

Management 57

Management Claims 57

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

LEAN JOC Construction Improves Facilities Management Outcomes for all participants and stakeholders by focusing upon best value. Planning and managing the Project and optimizing it as a whole rather than to the benefit of a particular party. JOC Program Manager – Typically designated Procurement Authority.

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Management Construction Schedule Life Cycle 100

Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

Despite that the Zero Waste movement peaked in about 1998, in the modern context of Net Zero from Net Zero Energy to Net Zero Carbon, we are today with surprising frequency asked about a business being able to claim it is Zero Waste. No company should claim to be Zero Waste. There is a lot of waste out there. But it is not easy.

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Claims Certification San Francisco Resource 156

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 24, 2023

This month, we’re excited to release feature additions and enhancements to Autodesk Build across cost, project management, data, and more. Check out the latest updates for Autodesk Build. Assets | Asset Category Permissions Users can now set asset category permissions within the settings tab of the Assets tool.

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Autodesk Products Change Orders Claims 98

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 24, 2013

Not that I treat every marital conversation like a construction claim, but I do find myself grilling my wife about these increased costs and whether they are justified. Contractors should be concerned about the same level of grilling (or review) when submitting a claim. Image: Beverly Cromer.

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Claims Materials Compensation Estimating 72