Federal Construction Contracting Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

Department of Defense (DoD) published the much anticipated proposed rule for the revamped Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 For example, contractors subject to 252.204–7012 are already required to safeguard covered defense information in accordance with NIST SP 800-171. POA&Ms under Level 1 are not permitted.

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Federal Construction Contracting Blog

JUNE 7, 2022

When asserting the Sovereign Acts defense, the government must prove that the governmental action was public and general and the act must render the performance of the contract impossible. On appeal, the Air Force asserted the Sovereign Acts defense. In JE Dunn Construction Co. , The contractor appealed that decision.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 28, 2021

Most contractors have heard of design-bid-build, design-build, construction manager at risk, and even public private partnerships, various project delivery methods, which, at their heart, focus on balancing the interests of the various parties involved in a construction project, from owners, to design professionals, to contractors.

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Work Gearz

APRIL 9, 2021

Safety glasses are standard PPE for construction sites. Top Safety Glasses for Construction Comparison. Our Best Construction Safety Glasses Choices. If “One size fits all” doesn’t answer your needs, these safety glasses permit tons of adjustment. Product Lens Frame Weight Extras. and CSA Z94.3

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Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 14, 2012

One of the largest groups for construction lawyers is the American Bar Association's Forum on the Construction Industry. The document is a compilation of cases and legislation affecting the construction industry. The document is a compilation of cases and legislation affecting the construction industry. 2011 Ariz.App.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 5, 2018

The Attorney General has primary authority for enforcing FCA, but the law includes what is called a qui tam provision, which permits a private party to bring a civil action alleging fraud against the Government on its own behalf as well as on behalf of the United States. If the private party prevails, he receives a percentage of the recovery.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 21, 2018

In a conspicuous example, language in the Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 for the first time requires the Department of Defense, the largest owner of buildings in North America to respond to sea level rise and flooding by constructing new mission critical buildings 3 feet above the base flood 100 year elevation.

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NH Construction Law

AUGUST 11, 2019

If you will be applying for a building permit between now and September 15 in a town that has no published guidance on this issue, make a phone call and ask. Section 107.3.2 of the 2015 International Building Code and Section 106.3.2 Section 107.3.2 of the 2015 International Building Code and Section 106.3.2 But don’t count on it.

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Work Gearz

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

One of the more important aspects of good safety at a construction site is visibility, so more and more construction employers are requiring reflective details on protective gear. When involved in construction, your visibility can mean the difference between your safety and a life-changing accident. . The Reviews. Ample sizing.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 21, 2018

In a conspicuous example, language in the Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 for the first time requires the Department of Defense, the largest owner of buildings in North America to respond to sea level rise and flooding by constructing new mission critical buildings 3 feet above the base flood 100 year elevation.

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Constructlaw

JUNE 21, 2022

Gary and Kelley Caballero contracted to purchase a new home to be constructed by Taylor Woodrow and Taylor Morrison of Texas, Inc. They sued Taylor, claiming that their home was defectively constructed, causing moisture problems, which led to mold growth. Taylor Morrison of Tex. Caballero , No. 01-20-00800-CV, 2022 Tex.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 2, 2015

That Executive Order, having the import of not permitting use of LEED on Georgia state funded building, remains in place in Georgia. ” For wood products, the credit requires products “certified by the Forest Stewardship Council or USGBC-approved equivalent” (. and, apparently, there are no such approved equivalents).

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Construction Law Monitor

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

The new legislative session has begun in Washington, and a number of bills affecting the construction industry have been introduced. Athletic Field construction lien case. House Bill 1532 (Creating a good faith defense for certain minimum wage and overtime compensation complaints). Introduced by Rep. Introduced by Sen.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 4, 2023

Many in the public sector are unaware of the construction cost estimating issues caused by the use of national average cost data and location factoring. The RSMeans city cost index (CCI) and the Department of Defense area cost factor (ACF) index are two primary examples of location factor publications. Martinez, A., Martinez, A.,

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Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

According to Deloitte’s 2014 Global Aerospace and Defense Outlook , the commercial aerospace sector is expected to experience significant growth this year, driven by continued record-setting production levels at assembly facilities and throughout the aerospace supplier network. Virtually every major defense contractor in the U.S.

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NH Construction Law

MAY 20, 2023

Quinn Construction, Inc. But judicial reluctance to reach an unfair result is often in tension with judicial obligation to enforce bargains as written, and an unqualified pay-if-paid clause that recites no exceptions is hard to construe as permitting any. Skanska USA Building, Inc. , 730 F.Supp.2d 2d 401, 421 (E.D.

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Federal Construction Contracting Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2021

The proposed rules implement new provisions of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Fiscal Year 2021 (FY 2021), which will permit a small business government contractor to use the past performance of a joint venture, of which it was a member, “provided that the small business worked on the joint venture’s contract or contracts.”

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The Korte Company

AUGUST 17, 2018

While juggling sustainability and profitability at the same time is a challenge, construction companies can help owners achieve both by implementing green construction principles. Harness natural resources with green construction. In a way, green construction is partly an exercise in holistic thinking.

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Construction Lawyer

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

281 Broadway Holdings, LLC , a subcontractor was forced to pay for the costs of defense of the owner and general contractor, even though the court found that the contractor was not at fault. To the greatest extent permitted by law, [SJ] shall indemnify, defend, save and hold the Owner [281 Broadway]. the General Contractor [Pavarini].

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Construction and Infrastructure Law

JUNE 11, 2018

A recent California case may force engineering, procurement and construction companies doing business with foreign suppliers to reconsider—and maybe rewrite—their contracts. Construction litigators beware! Article 10 of the Convention allows contracting states to permit service by mail; and it allows them to object to service by mail.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 23, 2017

With more than 1,200 aerospace and defense companies in Arizona, it is easy to understand why PriceWaterhouseCoopers ranked Arizona number one for aerospace manufacturing attractiveness. Mesa has one of the nation’s most unique cybersecurity assets—Arizona Laboratory for Security and Defense Research (AZLabs). After leasing the U.S.

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Work Gearz

MAY 22, 2021

Our top overall choice is Decibel Defense Professional Safety Earmuffs because we appreciated the NRR of 37 dB. Decibel Defense Professional Safety Earmuffs Earmuffs 37 dB Many color options, Padded, foldable Plastic, metal, foam. Decibel Defense Professional Safety Earmuffs. Comparison of Top Chainsaw Hearing Protectors.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Always a priority of any IT platform, security and data privacy is just as important in the construction industry as they are in banking. It’s no secret that the right construction software sets you and your business up for success, having a direct effect on the management of estimates, bids, timelines, payroll, and more.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 9, 2016

Defense Production Zones: Virginia authorizes its communities to establish local defense production zones to benefit businesses engaged in the design, development or production of materials, components or equipment required to meet the needs of national defense.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 28, 2021

If you work in construction , agriculture, or as an electrician, plumber, engineer, architect, inevitably your work will take you outdoors. Volcom Breathable Thermal Defense 3 Layer Gore-Tex 2 zippered chest pockets, Taped seams Small to XXL Duck down. Volcom Breathable Thermal Defense Gore-Tex Jacket. Pit Zippers. DWR-treated.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

Exterior Bearing Walls in Type III Construction. Partitions (2 hr or less) in Types I & II Construction. Roof Construction in Types I & II Construction. Roof Construction in Types I & II Construction. NFPA 101 references NFPA 220: Standard on Types of Building Construction. Construction.

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Work Gearz

MAY 18, 2022

Work Boots Uppers Outsoles Safety Waterproof Construction. Color-blocked work boot with mid-high shaft featuring pull-on construction and aggressive tread design. The construction is ideal for resisting chemicals thanks to the Goodyear Welt Cast-Bond method to prevent seepage and chemical entry. Rubber sole. 100% Leath.

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Work Gearz

JUNE 5, 2021

Our top choice is Decibel Defense Professional Safety Earmuffs because of their NRR of 37dB, and the comfort they offer for long hot days spent in the company of sun and sound. Decibel Defense 37dB Adjustable Padded cell design Foldable, compact, many colors options. Decibel Defense Professional Safety Earmuffs.

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The Korte Company

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

There, the KC-46A fuel maintenance hangar , KC-46A depot maintenance hangar and an industrial PMXG plating facility mark some of The Korte Company’s biggest, most complex military-grade construction Design-Build projects to date. This is what I’ve always done: construction. Ralph asked Gary what he thought of construction.

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Revit OpEd

JULY 18, 2011

No this is not some fanboy defense for Revit's lack.I Provide and use alternate dimension styles that show the appropriate units for what is being communicated and based on where the project will be constructed. Use API to add/update alternate unit suffix for us, don't know if API actually permits this though.

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Construction Lawyer

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier.

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Work Gearz

MARCH 24, 2021

Ideal for woodworking and carpentry, metal and construction work. Polycarbonate construction. DUST DEFENSE. These offer dust defense and moisture defense. Bifocals that permit you to read while working. NoCry Safety Glasses with Clear Anti Fog Scratch Resistant Wrap, UV Protection. Check on Amazon. -->.

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Constructlaw

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Reynolds: The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the global economy has led to an increase in breach of contract claims, and a parallel rise in novel breach of con­tract defenses focused on excuses for non-performance. In those clauses, the overall success of COVID-19-based force majeure defenses is still unknown.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 7, 2023

Significantly improve construction cost visibility and cost management [contact-form] Supporting Reference Information: Independently reported issues with Location Factors “Location factors are used during preliminary project evaluations. Martinez, A., Martinez, A., Built Environ. doi: 10.3389/fbuil.2023.1111563

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MAY 15, 2013

Loyal readers of this space know we’ve been closely tracking the ongoing debate about whether to permit drone flights in domestic U.S. STEP 4: Deposit us at mass “rehabilitation” centers that have secretly been constructed on former ballistic missile launch sites in the Great Plains. Far West U.S. Great Lakes U.S. -

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Work Gearz

DECEMBER 20, 2021

When working in hazardous conditions, the proper work gear is fundamental as the first line of defense against the hazards of any profession. Hand stitch construction. Full welt construction. Full welt construction. Leather Welt Construction. The midsole is made in cork with Goodyear Welt construction.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

As of November 2020, “builders were telling me it’s taking two to four weeks just to get a project permitted, on top of materials delays. Since 2015, as customization has become a more prevalent eddy in their revenue streams, builders have been more willing to meet with homebuyers during the sales and construction stages.

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