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. Incomplete schedules. Schedule does not “tie in” to the anticipated means and methods and/or estimate.

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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. However, the different methods of schedule analysis can lead to varying results. If the delay absorbs the “float” in the schedule, then it is not compensable.

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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. However, the different methods of schedule analysis can lead to varying results. So, which method is correct?

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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. However, the different methods of schedule analysis can lead to varying results. So, which method is correct?

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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! Read more.

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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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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Schedule delays and disputes over time extensions or impact costs are a major source of claims on a construction project, often because the contractor did not prepare a comprehensive or accurate baseline schedule or did not properly update the schedule as work progressed. Read more.

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 3, 2015

Construction Schedules: Intended Purpose vs Perceived RisksThe intended purpose of schedule on a construction project is to help ensure that all activities necessary to complete the work in accordance with contract documents are properly planned, staffed, coordinated and executed in an orderly and expeditious manner.

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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.

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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. . Like many others, the project manager who participated in our webinar used to rely on Excel and MS Project to manage his schedule. Imagine you go on a road trip with friends in 1980. On your project, it’s the same.

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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.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 7, 2022

The public sector could easily save 30%-40% of its budgets in this area with the basic implementation of robust, integrate planning, procurement, and project delivery methods. Adopt and implement robust LEAN, integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery processes. Path to Improvement. Measure productivity.

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Fieldwire

APRIL 11, 2022

It typically means some portion of work has to be redone to fix a problem, often with adverse schedule and cost impacts. Planning and Scheduling Problems. Schedule issues can lead to numerous problems on projects, one of which is rework. Rework is a word no one wants to hear on a construction project. Design Issues.

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Constructlaw

JULY 6, 2020

Department of State , 1 the Board rejected a contractor’s claim for additional costs related to demobilization and remobilization of the job site in Freetown, Sierra Leone, due to an Ebola virus outbreak. In light of the outbreak, PSJV sought guidance from the DOS on how the project should proceed. 1 CBCA 5683, 2020 WL 1970843 (C.B.C.A.

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

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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ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Survey Schedule. Viewpoint: The Case for Neutral, Third-Party Schedulers. I was recently asked to participate in a debate on scheduling specifications at Stanford University. A representative from the contractor sponsoring the conference would take the position that most scheduling specifications were onerous or unnecessary.

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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? The post What are Preliminaries in Construction Contracts?

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Lets Build

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

These things are all too common and every time scenarios like these take place, time is wasted, conflicts happen, and claims arise. For instance, most project managers have their programmes and schedules locked into MS Project. Learn more: How to place planning at the centre of your projects to protect your margins and deliver faster.

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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.

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Levelset

MARCH 24, 2022

However, the steps to claim one differ from the standard construction lien process. Long) story short: A preconstruction lien is available to architects, engineers, surveyors, estimators, schedulers, and the like. But what about the surveyors, architects, engineers, and others who provide services before breaking ground on the project?

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Claims about how new and impressive technologies will revolutionize product and process in home building are nothing new. They thought scheduling was “pretty good.” . Good as gold,” is how he described the schedule, adding, “If they say the house is ready, you can take it to the bank. cbroderick. Mon, 11/30/2020 - 08:29.

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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.

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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.

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BD+C

JANUARY 15, 2024

But it also provided a silver lining: A once-in-a-generation chance to complete major construction projects on accelerated schedules. Getting creative with airport construction schedules can be another effective approach, especially for smaller airport projects. La Guardia Airport, New York.

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Best Practices Construction Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Two weeks ago, I was scheduled to leave town for an out-of-country trip. So when I received a call from my airline indicating that my flight had been cancelled, the only option was to leave earlier than planned. The contractor should have given notice that it intends to claim for acceleration.

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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. Minimized risk of legal claims. A software program will also enable you to layout a clear schedule that the entire team can follow. Time is money.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 20, 2016

Department of Agriculture claims it controls “organic” agricultural and because marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act of 1970, federal policy does not permit cannabis, a federally banned substance, to be labeled as organic. But the U.S. Organic marijuana Verdant Checked cannabis is coming.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Trademark Application 85/952,773 to register “The Sustainable Sites Initiative” trademark and filed other associated applications including to register the “SITES” trademark, claiming sole and exclusive ownership of the marks. and The American Society of Landscape Architects'' Library and Education Advocacy Fund, Inc.,

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Lets Build

JANUARY 18, 2022

Since zoning laws regulate the construction details of a project as per its location, it is very important to reinforce your construction planning with zoning details of the construction lot. However, project managers always make the rookie mistake of failing to integrate zoning into their planning. of a building structure.

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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.

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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. Between the Agreement date and the scheduled closing date, the parties’ relationship deteriorated. It reversed the trial court’s order as to this issue.

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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.

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Construction Junkie

AUGUST 6, 2020

The original plan was to have both of them removed by July, but that deadline was missed. She claims that the some of the delay was caused by a project manager being absent for 2 days and staffing issues. Full story: Hard Rock developer updates schedule to retrieve bodies from collapse | WDSU6.

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Construction Test

MAY 2, 2020

The UFC have found a new location to host its fourth pay-per-view of the year, having been forced to postpone original plans. UFC 249 was originally scheduled to take place on April 18 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York before being postponed due to safety concerns amid the pandemic.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 13, 2013

Crane, PSP, CFCC The purpose of this article is to shed light on some of the questions and scenarios that stakeholders need to consider when addressing weather in the project schedule as a result of commonly used contract documents.

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Plans Schedule Claims Documentation 48

Levelset

APRIL 1, 2022

Insurance claims. Filing insurance claims for a construction site theft can increase the contractor’s premium, meaning they’ll have to pay more for coverage moving forward. There are times when an insurance claim makes sense, such as when expensive or leased items roll off the construction site. Schedule delays.

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Wolgast Corporation

JANUARY 12, 2023

In this process, the client or business owner holds contracts with the prime contractors, but by teaming with the Architect and Construction Manager, the supervision, budget and schedule monitoring, quality and overall progress are conducted for the client by experts who do this every day.

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