Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

The project owner has reserved the right to terminate the contract without cause and to compensate the contractor only as stipulated in the termination clause. The owner acts at its sole discretion. The contractor has no leverage. This leads to contractor allegations of bad faith and self-serving motivation on the part of the owner.

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Levelset

AUGUST 30, 2024

As these new laws come into effect, they introduce crucial updates that alter the landscape for suppliers working on bonded construction projects in Louisiana. Let’s break down how these changes impact the construction industry, and more specifically, material suppliers, in Louisiana. 758 applies to the Private Works Act and La.

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NH Construction Law

MARCH 24, 2018

Given the importance of nailing down any changes to an original scope of work along with their price and schedule effects, many construction contracts require change orders to be in writing, and even define change orders as written instruments. Turner Construction Co. , Section 7.2.1 Section 7.2.1

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Levelset

OCTOBER 14, 2022

In this respect, general liability insurance or workers’ compensation could help cover those costs if an incident should occur. . Each field of subcontracting work has its own area of focus in insurance matters. Construction zones are busy areas where workers can get hurt. Why plumbing contractors need insurance. Worker injury.

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NH Construction Law

AUGUST 11, 2018

Jones Lang Lasalle Construction Co. , A&M’s subcontract required it to assume full responsibility for implementing safety programs on the project, to maintain all work areas in a safe manner, and to furnish all safety equipment. Who is liable for injuries to the sub’s employees in such cases? The recent case of Grady v.

Subcontracting 40

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Construction bids are critical to winning more work, so it pays to have a solid understanding of what they entail and what you can do to improve your bidding performance. . In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about construction bids. What is the Construction Bidding Process? Bid Solicitation.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

IS YOUR BUSINESS EFFECTIVELY PRIORITIZING CONSTRUCTION RISK MANAGEMENT? The same can be said for the field of construction. From financial difficulties to fatal accidents, construction risk management is integral in order to secure a company’s survival and eventual growth. WHAT IS CONSTRUCTION RISK MANAGEMENT?

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

How Well Does Your Business Prioritize Construction Risk Management? The same can be said for the field of construction. Whether the project involves a multi-million-dollar office building or a three-story apartment complex, there are several risks that need to be considered in order to ensure the success of any construction project.

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NH Construction Law

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Many construction contracts and subcontracts, both residential and commercial, provide that any addition or deletion from the scope of work described in the contract must be documented by a written change order. Does that failure doom additional compensation (or credit) for an agreed upon change to the work? 1 Philip L.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 12, 2016

Construction Law, Policy & News blog provides worthy insights — even if you don’t live anywhere near North Carolina. Construction Law, Policy and News blog continues its multi-year reputation of providing solid and relevant information for the AEC industry within North Carolina. Buy out subcontracts thoughtfully.

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NH Construction Law

MAY 28, 2018

Similarly, New Hampshire law provides that if a subcontractor doesn’t pay amounts owed to its employees under workers’ compensation laws, the general contractor must cover those as well. But even on private projects written subcontracts can reserve the right to inspect subcontractor payroll records. RSA 275:46. § 5.5(a)(6).)

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Today’s guest post is by one of my favorite construction lawyers and friends, Burr partner Ned Nicholson in our Columbia, SC office. Ned regularly represents clients in construction defect and compensation claims, manufacturer/dealer disputes, and insurance coverage lawsuits. He is also a South Carolina certified mediator.

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NH Construction Law

APRIL 26, 2018

If the available space for construction gets compressed, workers who are confined by a tighter site or other physical obstacles they didn’t count on, or whose anticipated lay-down or staging areas are shifted to a more distant off-site location, will become less productive.

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Federal Construction Contracting Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The guidance states that where the new clause is included in a contractor’s contract (or subcontract), the vaccination requirements will apply to all “covered contractor employees.” Are Contractors Entitled to Additional Compensation? If a Contract is Subject to the New Rules, Which Employees Are Covered?

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

You could get hired by a general contractor (GC) for a new construction or remodel project, but you can’t assume you’re covered under a GC’s policy. The bottom line is: Subcontracting work will be very difficult to secure if you carry no insurance or policies with inadequate coverages. . Workers compensation insurance.

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NH Construction Law

JUNE 30, 2022

Delays on construction projects are as common as shells on the shore. Contracting parties contemplate the possibility of delays, and often include contract language to address them – sometimes with clauses precluding a contractor from any monetary compensation for delays, even owner-caused delays. Brown Company, Inc. Simmons Co.,

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

administration of the Job Order Contract (JOC), a Contract designed to provide the ORGANIZATION NAME with a flexible and responsive contractual capability in support of their renovation, repair, and minor new construction services needs. The purpose of this guide is to describe the procedure to be utilized in the. DEFINITIONS.

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C-School

JUNE 14, 2008

I received the following comment a few days ago from a civil engineering student who had a poor experience during a construction management summer internship. Check out my previous posts entitled, “What are students looking for in a construction internship?” Why would someone consider working in construction management?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 12, 2021

Construction accounting software is a must-have, but may seem daunting to implement new solutions if your accounting technology hasn’t kept up with the complexities of your growing business. No stranger to disruption, the construction industry is experiencing higher levels of digitization than ever before. That includes accounting.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being. Last year, members of Associated Builders and Contractors , a national trade association representing the nonunion construction industry, invested $1.6 Construction Worker Suicide: A Fragile Balance. Fri, 08/05/2022 - 07:00.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2017

As a construction contractor considering a Job Order Contract (JOC), it is critical to be aware that all JOCs are not the same. This format is used to review the primary elements of a Job Order Contract from a “best practice” perspective with a focus upon the construction contractor.

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Building Information Management

MARCH 10, 2017

This format is used to review the primary elements of a Job Order Contract from a “best practice” perspective with a focus upon the construction contractor. Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a competitively bid, firm-fixed price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) LEAN construction delivery method.

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Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Standardizing the presentation of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction tasks and costs improves communication and collaboration among all parties, as well as helps to assure financial transparency/. Facility Construction Subgroup: Divisions 02 – 19. Preliminary Construction Schedule. There are 49 Divisions.

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Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Standardizing the presentation of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction tasks and costs improves communication and collaboration among all parties, as well as helps to assure financial transparency. . Facility Construction Subgroup: Divisions 02 – 19. Preliminary Construction Schedule. There are 49 Divisions.

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Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2016

Job Order Contracting enables a pre-qualified contractor(s) to perform repair, renovation, or minor construction of a facility or other form of built structure based on pre-described and pre-priced tasks as defined within a Unit Price Book – UPB. Asbestos and similar abatement may also be included if part of an overall project.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

It allows for the construction of roads, bridges, etc. Industrial Revenue Bonds: May be used as long-term financing of up to 100% of a project for: Acquisition of land, buildings, site preparation and improvements; Construction of buildings; Acquisition and installation of furnishings, fixtures and equipment; Capitalizable soft costs (e.g.,

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 21, 2014

SALES & USE TAX ABATEMENTS: Taxes on construction-related transactions, pollution control devices are exempt from sales and use taxes. MADE IN ALABAMA” JOB INCENTIVES ACT: Qualifying companies may receive a transferable income tax credit to offset import tariff costs during local construction process.

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Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

An illustration of circumstances when more favorable terms and conditions, including pricing, could be obtained if single awards were made may be the award of certain kinds of fixed-price construction contracts, commonly known as Job Order Contracts (JOC) and Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineer Requirements (SABER) contracts.

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