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Better Manage Construction Costs Schedules and Quality

Job Order Contracting

Sixty (60%) percent of all project fail to meet both cost and and schedule targets. Fortunately there are proven processes to better manage construction costs, schedules, and quality. The errors and poor processes result in change orders, project delays, and legal disputes. are all defined.

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Best Practices for Developing a Contractor’s Request for Compensation

Best Practices Construction Law

Recently, Cordell sent me a list of items that all contractors should review when developing a request for additional compensation. and determine whether that productivity was realistic; identify anticipated equipment and expected time to be on project; and identify planned staffing (tasks and durations). Analyze the schedule.

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No Longer in the Dark: A Primer on the Distinction between Delay and Disruption Damages in a Construction Dispute

Best Practices Construction Law

While the legal issue focused on the County’s right rely on the defense of sovereign immunity, the Contractor’s (and it expert’s) characterization of the damages was critical to the outcome of the case. The contract allowed for “delay damages” if the Contractor’s request for those damages “is determined to be compensable.”.

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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

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It also requires contractors to provide appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to all employees. These include identifying underground utilities before digging (everyone should know 811, the national before-you-dig phone number ), warning systems for heavy equipment, ventilation requirements, and more. Schedule delay.

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Provide Notice (and 10 Other Tasks) When Pursuing a Construction Claim

Best Practices Construction Law

The following provisions are important: (a) Changes (including notice provisions); (b) Differing Site Conditions (including notice provisions); (c) Delays (including notice provisions); (d) Disputes (specifically required steps); and (e) Schedule. Analyze the schedule. Prove legal entitlement.

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One Awesome Case Discussing The Difference Between Delay and Disruption Damages!

Best Practices Construction Law

Today, one of my legal alerts pointed me to one such case dealing with delay damages and disruption damages. While the legal issue focused on the County’s right rely on the defense of sovereign immunity, the Contractor’s (and it expert’s) characterization of the damages was critical to the outcome of the case.

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Insurance for HVAC Contractors: What It Covers and Why You Need It

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Damaged or stolen tools and equipment can erase a considerable investment, and bearing responsibility for damage to another person’s property can mean significant costs for an HVAC business. . Liability insurance will help cover expenses for damage to someone else’s property and/or legal costs if another party decides to file a lawsuit.