Construction Marketing

JANUARY 31, 2019

Disputes in the construction industry are very common. However, most investors and contractors don’t seem to realize this until they find themselves in the midst of such a problem. In fact, some projects end up being aborted simply because the contractor and the property owner could not agree on certain issues.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 3, 2023

Anyone who works in the construction industry is intimately familiar with different types of construction drawings. Here’s a simple primer for understanding the differences and the roles each type of drawing plays in the construction process. What Are Construction Drawings? But can you define the differences between them?

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Contract Administrator notifies the Contractor of a Project, schedules a Joint Scope Meeting, and issues a Notice of Joint Scope Meeting. Contract Administrator issues a Request for Proposal (RFP) to JOC contractor (alternately process can require contractor to submit a draft detailed SOW for owner review prior to issuance of RFP).

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 16, 2022

In construction, however, some courts have held that the type of contract delivery method do not change the treatment of the other contract clauses, such as the applicability of a differing site conditions clause. 25, 2018) involved the construction of a biolab facility at Fort Detrick, Maryland. Appeal of John C. Grimberg Co.,

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

As you may be aware, one of the greatest risks on a construction project involves the payment process. Just like my kids expect to be paid for the lemonade they sell, contractors and subcontractors expect to be paid on a timely basis once the work has been performed. Turner Construction Company , the U.S.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 26, 2019

In this civil engineering article, you will get the details about the role of a contractor and the liabilities of him. Normally, a contractor has to plan, implement, supervise, examine and direct a building construction project from beginning to completion devoid of the scope of the project. Draft an efficient safety policy.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Construction Companies Planning to Include Anti-Bias Clauses in Their Contracts. Construction jobsites are getting plenty of attention lately, but not all of it is positive. Construction companies are drawing public attention after accounts of racist and sexist incidents continue to come to light. Wed, 10/26/2022 - 11:37.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 14, 2023

Autodesk University 2023, a top construction industry event, comes back to The Venetian in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 13-15. SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL Read on for more details about Autodesk University 2023 and our call for construction proposals to find out how you can become a speaker at this year’s event.

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NH Construction Law

OCTOBER 22, 2023

It happens this way: A contractor or subcontractor borrows money from a lender, and as security for the loan it gives the lender an assignment of or lien on its receivables and contract rights. Payment should be in the full amount currently owed to the contractor, regardless of how much is still owed on the contractor’s loan.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 18, 2016

Responding to client email about impact of construction project change order on contemplated LEED certification, so that payment can be released today. Responding to consultant email and draft report of Phase II environmental site assessment. Drafting form contract for LEED consultant to use in responding to RFPs. 04:40 p.m.

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Levelset

APRIL 15, 2022

They may not have the funds available to pay the contractor out of pocket, so they’re counting on that insurance check to cover the construction costs. Contractors often wish they could simply deal with the insurance company directly through an assignment of benefits. Pros & cons for contractors. Setting up an AOB.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

We discuss: The current state of construction contracts. Construction technology and the future of contracting and payments. Understand the state of contracts and payment terms in construction. The current state of contracts and payment terms in construction leaves a lot to be desired, says Karalynn.

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HardHatChat

JANUARY 18, 2011

Bill Di Santo (right) overseeing a design-build project for Englewood Construction. January is a great time to create a commercial construction checklist of resolutions to help improve your commercial real estate business in the coming year. Schedule a commercial construction preventive maintenance visit.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 18, 2021

12, 2021), the contractor filed suit to recover damages from the City on numerous combined waste water treatment projects. The contractor claimed that the City breached its contract by supplying incomplete and inaccurate contract documents, which allegedly caused delays and a two-year extension to the project completion.

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Construction Lawyer

JANUARY 30, 2014

17, 2013), demonstrates the difficulty faced by parties in drafting appropriate forum selection provisions in construction agreements. Weisel, a California resident hired Ryan, a California corporation, to be the general contractor for a residence in Hawaii. There are lessons in this case for drafters of construction agreements.

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Levelset

JUNE 29, 2022

To those on the jobsite day-to-day, it’s no surprise that construction consistently tops the list of the most dangerous industries in the US. But because of the inherent dangers on construction jobsites, contractors are under close scrutiny for compliance. OSHA standards for construction. Peter Lindborg. View profile.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 18, 2023

Summer is the busiest time of year for construction. This month, we have more than 30 product releases across Autodesk Construction Cloud platform and products, including Autodesk Build, Autodesk BIM Collaborate, Autodesk Takeoff, BuildingConnected, and Assemble. Learn more on API documentation on Autodesk Platform Services.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 28, 2017

As a the most widely used LEAN construction delivery method, Job Order Contracting can deliver multiple benefits, including the consistent delivery of over 90% of projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders. Below is an example of the process involved in a JOC task order/ JOC construction project.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 7, 2017

The new Sustainable Projects Exhibit is a potential game changer that could revitalize the now sluggish if not moribund domestic green building industrial complex, that suffers from the lack of regular involvement of the legal profession, and as I recently wrote the resultant, Less than 20% of Green Building Contracts Properly Drafted.

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CivilJungle

MAY 28, 2021

Definition of Construction. Construction is the methodology of developing a building or infrastructure. Manufacturing refers to production of comparable items with no particular purchaser, while construction occurs on a location for a known client. What is Building Construction? Pre-construction Steps. Excavation.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 28, 2022

As recommended, find the right HVAC contractor who can advise you on which systems are preferable for your building. . During the construction of the building, this design should be implemented in all installations. It’s best to take care of this during construction than after the building is finished. .

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Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 30, 2013

The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) is a very useful place for Louisiana contractors. I was recently reading up on the requirements for home improvement contractors. The LSLBC is a one stop shop for all things related to contractor licensing. It is a good place for both contractors and consumers.

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Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 29, 2019

From this civil engineering video tutorial, we will get some useful guidelines about how to create layout for any type of plot at construction site as well as details about grid layout drawing. Grid lines are mostly provided in construction drawings alias working drawings. The use of grid lines is standard on any construction drawings.

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Construction and Infrastructure Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

The new law puts the onus on direct contractors to not only monitor their own payroll practices, but to ensure that their subcontractors and lower tier subcontractors are engaging in proper payroll practices. AB 1701 does not afford individual workers a direct right to sue contractors. Section 2810.3

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Construction Lawyer

JANUARY 28, 2014

Nordic PCL Construction , provides a lesson in how not to draft construction agreements. The owner, Safeway, hired Nordic to be the general contractor for a Safeway store and retail shops. A Hawaii case, Safeway, Inc.

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Cassell Construction Estimating

OCTOBER 1, 2015

This trend is also reshaping the engineering and construction (E&C) space, where the evolution of design and construction functions has taken a leap forward with the transition from electronic drafting to high-resolution digital modeling (also known as Building Information Modeling or “BIM”). while construction sits at 1%.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

It can improve speed and accuracy, increase efficiency, and set up an overall plan for construction phases. Level 0 : Level 0 entails basically no collaboration, and only 2D CAD drafting is used. Level 1 : Level 1 BIM is a combination of 3D CAD and 2D for drafting. Construction Operations Building Information Exchange (COBie).

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 19, 2020

In other instances, mixing different items can have adverse results, and may need expert guidance (the author acknowledges the advice and comments on drafts of this article from Gerard Cavaluzzi, Esq., Consequences of improperly coordinated construction documents. vice-president and general counsel at Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc.,

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Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Attention Real Property Owners, Construction Contractors, Architects, Engineers, Consultants, & Business Product Manufacturers. The Department of Energy is seeking input a draft Building Energy Modeling (BEM) Roadmap. DOE-BTO-BEM-Roadmap-DRAFT-2-1-2016_0. Send your comments to BEMroadmap@ee.doe.gov.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 15, 2022

Call for Construction Session Proposals. Autodesk University 2022, a top construction industry event, will be here before you know it. Our call for proposals is now open, and you can share your expertise, ideas, and insights by submitting to be one of our construction session speakers. What Is Autodesk University?

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Construction Junkie

APRIL 23, 2020

In an attempt to justify talking about the Chicago Bulls on a construction blog, I’m going to pull some lessons out of the first couple of episodes from the series that contractors can apply to their own business. Construction executives should never believe that they’re bigger than the support team below them. What’s Next?

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Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2015

Owners, Contractors, and AEs often overlook the need for creating a plan for construction cost estimating. Proper construction cost estimating is critical to all stakeholders of the built environment. Contractor review and approval process. Creation of a construction estimate draft plan. Technology (e.g.

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

In the world of construction claims, according to one court, these same rules apply—it is premature to award damages before the claim has been considered and either approved or rejected. Atkins Construction Group, LLC, No. I find that should the contractor approve said work then the [subcontractor] shall recover same.

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Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 10, 2017

In construction contracts, parties attempt to use plain and ordinary words to describe their respective obligations. According to some courts, however, this traditional line of reasoning is no longer the trend in the context of arbitration provision in construction contracts. You don’t always say what you mean. Bankers Ins.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 10, 2016

By Bruce Jervis Many project owners, contractors and subcontractors use their own “standard” forms of agreement. Not surprisingly, these customized contracts tend to favor the drafting party. The drafting party seeks to impose its terms through reference. What is disturbing is the lack of transparency.

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Construction Law Monitor

MARCH 9, 2012

All to often in my job I am faced with clients who end up in a dispute on a construction project. Whether it be a public or private, commercial or residential, and no matter how large or small the project or contractor, the first question I ask any potential client is – where’s the contract? A set of blue prints or plans.

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NH Construction Law

APRIL 26, 2024

Rafiei , 2024 WL 1470909 (April 5, 2024), recently rendered an opinion worth noting by all residential contractors, including in New Hampshire, who insert arbitration clauses with fee-splitting provisions in their contracts as a strategy for discouraging claims. ’” Awuah v. Coverall North America, Inc. , 3d 7, 12 (1st Cir.

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