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Slow as a Turtle? “No Damages For Delay” Clause Inapplicable to Contractor’s Claim Against Architect

Best Practices Construction Law

When the construction project was delayed, the general contractor filed suit against the numerous designers, architects, engineers and subconsultants. The appellate court reversed, finding that the owner-contractor agreement did not insulate the architect from liability.

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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

Levelset

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as “Superfund,” covers improper disposal or intent to dispose of hazardous waste. View the list of chemicals subject to CERCLA here. Under 42 U.S.C.

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Winning More Construction Bids: A Complete Guide

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Contract negotiation and formation. Once the owner selects a bid, they’ll move on to the contract negotiation and formation stage. Construction contracts come in different forms, including: Cost-Plus Contract, where contractors are compensated for all construction-related expenses.

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New Contractor Business Start Up

Contractor Bookkeeping

Partnerships Are The Only Ships - Designed to sink. General Liability and Auto/rental equipment insurance can help protect you and your company against claims for personal injury and property damage, and may provide you with legal defense of those claims. We recommend stay away from them like the plague.

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Unique Tips To Reduce Construction Company Start Up Stress

Contractor Bookkeeping

Partnerships Are The Only Ships - Designed to sink. General Liability and Auto/rental equipment insurance can help protect you and your company against claims for personal injury and property damage, and may provide you with legal defense of those claims. We recommend stay away from them like the plague. Or The Hard Way.

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We Reduce Construction Company Start Up Stress

Contractor Bookkeeping

Partnerships Are The Only Ships - Designed to sink. General Liability and Auto/rental equipment insurance can help protect you and your company against claims for personal injury and property damage, and may provide you with legal defense of those claims. We recommend stay away from them like the plague. Lessons You Will Learn.

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A glossary of terms with reference to Construction Cost Estimating

Construction Cost Estimating

It is used to organize the finances of the entity and to segregate expenditures, revenue, assets and liabilities in order to give interested parties a better understanding of the financial health of the entity. Price is the quantity of payment or compensation given by one party to another in return for goods or services.