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You Can’t Treat Construction Claims Like Your Grandkids

Best Practices Construction Law

In construction, however, some courts have held that the type of contract delivery method do not change the treatment of the other contract clauses, such as the applicability of a differing site conditions clause. This crowded the site and prevented scheduled commencement of grade beams and rough-in of underslab MEP work. Grimberg Co.,

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Can a Property Owner File a Claim Against the Contractor’s Insurance?

Levelset

Whether a third party gets hurt around the job site or the contractor causes property damage, someone needs to pay to make things right. In most cases, that’s what insurance is for, and the contractor will typically initiate a claim against their policy to take care of it. Who can file a claim with the contractor’s insurance?

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U.S. Watchdog Rejects Both Protests of Bechtel $3B DOE Award

ENR Construction

evaluation of the WIPP site contract winner was 'unreasonable,' but the US Government Accountability Office ruled their claims as "without merit." Protestors said Energy Dept.

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US Watchdog Rejects Both Bid Protests of Bechtel $3B DOE Award

ENR Construction

evaluation of the WIPP site contract winner was 'unreasonable,' but the U.S. Government Accountability Office ruled their claims as "without merit." Protestors alleged that Energy Dept.

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7 Ways to Improve Construction Site Safety

Levelset

Unsafe practices on the site could lead to construction delays , legal fees to defend violations , and breach of contract if safety issues are non-compliant with contract terms. . 7 best practices to improve construction site safety. Create a comprehensive site safety plan. Make safety a priority.

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Experts Discuss Scenarios for Differing-Site-Condition Claims during WPL Publishing Webinar

Construction Dive

Dead men tell no tales, but apparently they represent a growing impetus for differing-site-condition (DSC) claims in construction. DSC claims involving archeological and protected burial sites have become “somewhat more popular,” Marilyn Klinger, who heads up the Construction Practices Group for Sedgwick Llp.’s

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Sedgwick Claims Management Services Expanding Tennessee HQ

Business Facilities

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