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Job Order Contracting – The Legal Side

Building Information Management

This is an example of Job Order Contracting from a legal perspective and that of a school district in Texas. This is NOT intended as ANY form of legal advice or counsel, but simply to share information relative to efficient construction project delivery methods. SELECTING A CONTRACTING METHOD; 2. source: [link].

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Legal and Ethical Issues in the Construction Industry

The Constructor

The construction industry is a complex web of laws, regulations, ethics, and policies that must always be followed. From the health and safety of workers to environmental regulations and contracts, there is no shortage of legal and ethical considerations to consider.

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Construction Company Contract Traps And The Advantages Of Legal Help

Contractor Bookkeeping

Mistakes can be expensive in the construction business, and as an entrepreneur, although you'll know many of the regulations that apply to your business, there are so many that you can't possibly remember all of them. That's why you need legal help.

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JOB ORDER CONTRACT Legal Issue – LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, v. TORRES CONSTRUCTION CORP. et al.,

Job Order Contracting

LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAUSD filed a complaint against an awarded JOC contractor for breach of contract concerning cafeteria renovations. LAUSD prevailed on its claims for breach of contract and was awarded $3,941,829 in damages. The post JOB ORDER CONTRACT Legal Issue – LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, v.

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5 Legal Documents All Construction Business Owners Should Use

Construction Business Owner

Have you ever spent hours drafting a contract, only to discover that there is already a standard contract that would have worked well, or at least given you a good starting point? While there are several documents that contractors use regularly, there are also other lesser-known legal documents that owners may find useful.

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Robust LEAN Job Order Contracting 2022

Job Order Contracting

Optimizing repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction outcomes isn’t difficult. It does, however, require a robust LEAN Job Order Contracting programmatic framework. Public sector repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects continue their legacy of failure due two primary reasons: 1.

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The Dotted Line: Legal trends to watch in 2024

Construction Dive

Contracts are evolving in an era of persisting supply chain problems, inflation and cyber risks, construction attorneys say.

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