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The New Normal: Commercial Construction Continues in Unprecedented COVID-19 Times

HardHatChat

As a national commercial construction firm with active projects across the country, we are monitoring this situation on many fronts and in many markets. We also have a pipeline of projects in preconstruction services or under negotiation, and those functions continue uninterrupted.

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Legalized Marijuana: Opportunities and Impact for Commercial Real Estate and Construction

HardHatChat

Given that our firm already has experience working with clients on medicinal and recreational marijuana dispensary construction projects in other states, we know firsthand that this legislation will quickly lead to new activity in the local commercial real estate and construction landscape. Learning Curve for Municipalities.

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Are You Lining Your Commercial General Contractor’s Pockets?

HardHatChat

I’ve got to ask, are you still competitively bidding the bulk of your commercial construction projects? And here’s why: 1. Negotiating with a commercial contractor allows you to split unforeseen cost savings. When you negotiate, any cost savings your contractor may uncover are split between the two of you.

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Consistent Delivery of On-time, On-Budget, Quality Renovation, Repair, and Construction

Job Order Contracting

defining scope, joint site visits, ordering projects, proposal requirements and formats, timelines, auditing/reporting… Use Owner’s Existing Technical Specifications (if not available, create using commercially acceptable standards modified to owner requirements). Supporting Collaborative Cloud-based Technology.

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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

Levelset

Environmental laws provide the backbone for permitting and reporting requirements on construction projects, while a wide variety of state and municipal laws impose even stricter rules. NPDES permits are issued by states that have obtained EPA approval to issue permits or by EPA Regions in states without such approval.

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#98:  Good Faith Limits on Termination for Convenience

NH Construction Law

They operate very much like “at will” employment contracts, permitting the employer to fire an employee at any time for any (or no) reason as long as some specific public policy is not offended. Such a provision was part of a commercial painting subcontract in Hate to Paint, LLC v. Ambrose Development, LLC , No.

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Rory Woolsey's Construction Estimating Blog: A Savings Analysis!

Rory Woolsey

However, I received many comments and questions on the “Negotiating JOC” blog from last week that really should be answered. With JOC the extent of the design will stop at a place where a building permit can be issued and all of the life and safety code issues are emphasized. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time.