Best Practices Construction Law

JANUARY 15, 2013

"There is an undeniable need for logical, factually supportable and credible evidence to assist in calculating delay, time extensions, concurrency and compensability as well as liquidated damages and actual damages." However, the different methods of schedule analysis can lead to varying results. So, which method is correct?

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 31, 2023

This gives subcontractors more room to develop a specialized skill set and take on jobs that contractors with more generalized knowledge may not be able to manage. You may have more room to pursue a specialty, greater flexibility in the projects you take on and more control over your schedule.

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Best Practices Construction Law

OCTOBER 13, 2016

However, the different methods of schedule analysis can lead to varying results. According to a great Construction Law International article by my friends Don and Rob, there are eight guidelines that any schedule delay analysis comply with, including: Compare the planned work before and after each delay. So, which method is correct?

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Claims Compensation Schedule Guidelines 76

Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 24, 2016

An award-winning consulting firm that provides geotechnical engineering , construction materials testing and environmental and facilities consulting services and has been ranked as one of the top 100 engineering and environmental firms by ENR, is seeking an assistant staff project manager for construction materials testing.

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Best Practices Construction Law

OCTOBER 13, 2016

However, the different methods of schedule analysis can lead to varying results. According to a great Construction Law International article by my friends Don and Rob, there are eight guidelines that any schedule delay analysis comply with, including: Compare the planned work before and after each delay. So, which method is correct?

Claims 48

Claims Compensation Schedule Guidelines 48

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2017

The Job Order Contract and is integral Job Order Contracting Guide should reflect current, objective, and transparent collaborative best management practices. Standard process for requesting, accepting, and managing new requests for JOC renovation, repair, construction projects. An example of the some of the topic areas is shown below.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 15, 2016

When you deal with construction claims, many believe that the largest component of any request for additional compensation is generally labor costs. A compensable loss in terms of labor productivity happens when the contractor uses more hours to complete a given unit of work than it would have used absent the intervening cause.

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FDR Safety

MAY 12, 2015

Meet our new Mid-Atlantic Regional Business Manager. If you are interested, we will schedule a free pilot training session for your senior leadership! Fred Rine, CEO of FDRsafety, is a former Managing Director of Safety at FedEx and developed our safety awareness program. Meet our new Mid-Atlantic Regional Business Manager.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

In contrast, Central will jump on it immediately, keeping the crew on site and the house on schedule. There goes the schedule, not to mention the quality. Schedule and delivery. The best builders are the best schedulers , and the best schedulers are the best builders. Rethinking Drywall as a Commodity.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 29, 2022

A good purchasing professional must understand the construction process, local building codes, risk management, the enterprise resource planning system, schedules, the installing trades in a given market and the materials they use, alternative materials that could be used, their cost drivers, and so on—all while being an excellent negotiator.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Financial distress can result from a lack of skilled labor and possible workers’ compensation insurance claims. . PPE then becomes an integral part of how you manage these risks. Also, make sure that more frequent scheduled and unlimited as-needed breaks can be taken in the shade or air-conditioned spaces.

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Levelset

MAY 23, 2022

Whether it’s the risk of an unexpected accident or a project running over schedule and costing you money, there are many things that can go wrong. Learn more: Schedule Delay – How to Assess & Reduce Impact in Construction. Even a short interruption in work can lead to big financial losses.

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Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 25, 2016

In addition to daily reports, the following records should be prepared and maintained in the normal course of business to help prove claims and effectively manage the project: Correspondence file containing all correspondence relating to a specific claim, including letters and/or memoranda to and from the DOT and subcontractors.

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Documentation of their Experience Modification Rating, which measures Workers Compensation claims experience. How involved is management when an injury occurs? Effective management involvement and light duty programs can assist in injury recovery process. Jake Snyder is Southern Regional Business Manager for FDRsafety.

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Levelset

MARCH 24, 2022

Long) story short: A preconstruction lien is available to architects, engineers, surveyors, estimators, schedulers, and the like. Learn how Levelset can help you easily manage your lien rights on every project to ensure your payments are always protected. Preliminary notice requirements. Protect & speed up every payment.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 30, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. Other reports that are typically offered include: EEO/Minority Compliance, Workers’ Compensation, Union Reporting, and the ability to create countless custom reports. Better Project Management through Better Communication. Management.

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Levelset

JUNE 29, 2022

The much bigger cause for financial concern is workers’ compensation insurance. Workers’ compensation insurance. Because construction is a dangerous industry, workers’ compensation insurance is expensive even without an OSHA violation on your record. Schedule delay. Contract breach es. How to reduce OSHA violations.

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Fieldwire

APRIL 24, 2023

Management software with AI can automatically monitor all of your transactions and identify irregular spending trends, which helps you avoid unnecessary expenses in the future. You should also stock up on materials when you anticipate delivery disruptions or have a busy schedule coming up.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 28, 2023

We left that to our partners to manage and assumed everything would come together. Design packages are released for fabrication and ordered well ahead of historical schedules. The resequencing of work we’ve done to compensate for delays has helped us discover new and better ways of doing things. Competitive Advantage Tomorrow.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

MAY 2, 2016

The conversation with the well-established (but certainly not large) residential renovator about the problems of workers compensation and employee misclassification took on an unexpected turn, when the contractor explained how he justifies ensuring that everyone on his job site is an “independent contractor.”

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

Some other equally important tasks include: Identify the best person to manage the team. 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.

Claims 48

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 31, 2022

Meanwhile, 23% of firms say potential employees need flexible work schedules or remote work options, and 21% say that candidates report having difficulties getting reliable transportation to and from the jobsite. . Supply chain problems are also impacting projects . Firms are increasing their pay rates . New Master Class series.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 21, 2013

In addition to daily reports, the following records should be prepared and maintained in the normal course of business to help prove claims and effectively manage the project: Correspondence file containing all correspondence relating to a specific claim, including letters and/or memoranda to and from the DOT and subcontractors.

Claims 48

Claims DOT Construction Compensation 48

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

It may also be controlled by using shrinkage compensating cement. Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT? To be successful, this procedure needs careful control and proper consolidation.

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The Constructor

MARCH 23, 2012

Reinforced concrete: In reinforced concrete, steel reinforcement bars are provided to carry tension in those regions of the member where tension may occur, compensating for the low tensile strength of the concrete. Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?

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Fieldwire

JANUARY 16, 2024

Effective construction project management requires you to balance multiple moving parts. Here’s how you can master project management in 2024 with six key strategies. Operations and management: Train building occupants in proper use. However, managers often balk at losing what they see as productive time to training.

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Project Management Management Construction Life Cycle 52

PSMJ Resources

MAY 20, 2013

You earn revenue based on the level of completeness of your projects, and the billing and earning schedules on a project can be different. The most visible application for accrual accounting to project managers is setting-up and monitoring the project work plan. You invoice and collect cash based on the terms in your contracts.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JANUARY 16, 2015

The subsequent delay affected construction sequencing and scheduling. The contractor initially agreed to avoid the encumbered area; however, the Board found the contractor did not waive its right to seek additional compensation for the denied access. Re Commercial Contractors Equipment, Inc. 2003 WL 22232953 (A.S.B.C.A.)

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Contract Roads Construction Lien 48

Construction Marketing Ideas

JANUARY 22, 2015

Stone replies: I wouldn’t work for any company with this pay schedule. If an owner or sales manager sets a good example and insists their salespeople follow that example, they won’t have a problem with unethical salespeople. I would stack the sales ability of my people up against any fast talking commission sales person any day.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JANUARY 8, 2015

The most notable lesson from Daewoo is that contractors should seek the guidance of experts to assist in calculating damages and to perform a schedule analysis for their claims. The delays must actually impact the schedule. Here, the contract terms and specifications are key to understanding what relief is available.

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Claims Transportation Contractors Memphis 48

Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 26, 2017

Medical insurance and workers’ compensation premiums can also take a heavy hit. If there isn’t a scheduled sit-down mean planned, consider appetizers served throughout the duration of the party; the important thing is that no one drinks on an empty stomach. Never serve alcohol without food.

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Safety Discrimination Legal Transportation 48

Best Practices Construction Law

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

It is very common in the construction industry that general contractors and trade contractors will hire workers through third party management companies, independent contractors, staffing agencies and labor providers. Consequently, traditional employment relationship lines are blurred in determining who is the real employer?

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ABC Employment Construction Contractors 48

Revit OpEd

JULY 10, 2013

In California (where I live), and most any other for that matter, they manage to uniquely identify millions of cars with 8 characters (yes I admit, a combination of letters and numbers). Failing that, I sure hope we''ll be compensated for the hassle of dealing with it in some other way. I''m all for Revit being better.

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Pro Builder

JULY 30, 2021

Many of those process deficiencies in areas such as scheduling, communication, and lack of POs were indeed hindering supplier/trade relationships, but there was one saving grace: Any invoice received by Monday was paid that same week on Friday, without fail. They’d rather negotiate their way to a solution than manage by brute force.

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Construction Cost Estimating

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Good project management in construction depends upon the well-organized application of labor, material and equipment as these components comprises a large part of the construction cost. The thorough application of labor hours to a quantity result in managing the exactness and competence of labor estimating.

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Construction Junkie

APRIL 28, 2020

Giveaway #2 is live with a swag pack from construction management software, Procore! Contest Entities do not assume any responsibility for any schedule changes in the Contest timeline, including without limitation, scheduling conflicts, labor strikes, Acts of God, or other unforeseen events that disrupt the Contest schedule.

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Julian Construction

DECEMBER 7, 2011

A contractor manages the entire project from start to finish, including architectural planning, securing any required building permits, as well as providing all of the materials, equipment and labor that will be needed. Also verify that the contractor is insured and carries workers’ compensation.

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