Construction Law

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

UK insurers want to start pilot investment projects with local and national government to develop funding models that might include new public-private partnerships to help deliver a potential £100 billion of investment unlocked by post-Brexit regulatory reforms into green infrastructure projects. See the panel to the right.

Insurance 40

Insurance Green Accounting News 40

Construction Law

MAY 2, 2024

Editor’s comment Work will flow soon from giant water investment programme The water industry’s giant AMP 8 investment programme will place procurement under the spotlight, says Editor Nick Barrett. Disputes might benefit from early analysis of delays, cost overruns and evidence-based mitigation made possible.

Construction 52

Construction Legal Cash Flow Insurance 52

Job Order Contracting

JULY 19, 2020

2020 Guide to Construction Cost Estimating provides a road map for applying best management practices necessary to drive financial visibility and transparency. Locally researched detailed line item unit price construction data provided the highest level of verifiable and transparent information. Introduction. Material costs are either.

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Estimating Overhead Construction Liability 155

Construction Law

APRIL 2, 2024

Legislation state of play table Our regular update on the progress of regulations and legislation affecting construction and procurement compiled by Alignment Media. CL guides Limitation on liability Our latest Construction Law Guides series article from Claire Turnbull of DLA Piper looks at limitations on liability.

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Construction Liability Risk Contract 52

Construction Law

MARCH 1, 2024

News Our regular news round up includes a call from insurance companies for pilot projects to find investment models for green infrastructure; failure of another legal challenge to the Stonehenge project; and a warning that the new Building Safety Regulator is looking for a high profile prosecution to make a point.

Insurance 40

Insurance Claims Safety Legal 40

Construction Law

MARCH 2, 2020

Construction seems to be constantly under pressure to reform, with pressure heightening in the wake of disasters like the 2017 Grenfell Tower tragedy. Specialist contractors have called on powers to be given to the new Building Safety Regulator to police procurement practices as well as health and safety.

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Procurement Regulation Safety Cash Flow 40

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 25, 2018

The construction cost data shown is not be applied to specific requirements, but rather intended as a general overview. Detailed line item construction cost data should be used for the preparation of actual construction project costs in concert with an experienced construction estimator and knowledge of local conditions.

Commercial 100

Commercial Construction Commissioning Permits 100

ENR Construction

JANUARY 19, 2022

18 filing, attorneys argue the mandate is legal under US procurement law that allows government action to insure "economical and efficient" contracting, but Cincinnati appeals court panel rejected that argument in Jan. 5 ruling, despite strong dissent from its Chief Justice.

Atlanta 69

Atlanta Insurance Procurement Legal 69

ENR Construction

JANUARY 19, 2022

18 brief that mandate is legal under US procurement law to insure "economical and efficient" contracting, but Cincinnati appeals court panel rejected argument in Jan. Attorneys tell court in Jan. 5 ruling, despite strong dissent from its Chief Justice.

Atlanta 68

Atlanta Insurance Procurement Legal 68

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 5, 2022

“The heart of every construction project is collaboration,” said Jim Lynch, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Autodesk Construction Solutions in last week’s Construction Session at Autodesk University. . We’re excited to share some of the latest integrations and updates for Autodesk Construction Cloud. .

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Autodesk Construction BIM Documentation 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 13, 2023

.” This quote primarily relates to personal finance, but his advice also rings true in the construction industry. And while profit margins in construction are notoriously tight (4-6%), there are steps you can take to increase your profitability without compromising the quality of your work. Have a look below. It does matter.

Profitability 98

Profitability Risk Construction Autodesk 98

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Establish a process to prequalify all subcontractors, requiring them at a minimum to be licensed, insured, and have sufficient relevant experience. Before initiating a project through the JOC program, determine if it will result in savings over traditional/other procurement methods.

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Contract Bidding Organization Consulting 206

Constructlaw

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Well, for the construction industry, it may never return to “normal.” COVID-19 may have permanently changed the landscape of the construction industry in many ways. While stay at home orders are being lifted and private construction is returning to pre-pandemic levels, the pandemic has devastated municipal capital budgets.

Industrial 52

Industrial Union Contract Claims 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 13, 2023

This quote primarily relates to personal finance, but his advice also rings true in the construction industry. And while profit margins in construction are notoriously tight (4-6%), there are steps you can take to increase your profitability without compromising the quality of your work. Have a look below. It does matter.

Profitability 52

Profitability Risk Construction Autodesk 52

Construction Law

JUNE 1, 2021

The Times gave more space to construction and its problems in a series spread over three days in May than the industry has probably ever received at one go from a national newspaper. Insurance companies can see what the outcomes are likely to be and this has helped drive insurance premiums beyond what some companies can afford.

Industrial 52

Industrial Insurance Banking Procurement 52

Fieldwire

MARCH 5, 2024

To say that winning bids is the key to success in construction is a half-truth. Study the project details Understand the construction project’s specifications and requirements during the bid solicitation phase. Construction project stakeholders expect you to self-regulate and reflect on whether you’re up to the task.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Budget Estimating Bidding 52

Construction Law

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Assessments can be procured from a number of independent bodies and certifications can often be achieved, but questions are increasingly being asked if some of them are worth the paper we would rather – for sustainability reasons – they weren’t written on.

Claims 52

Claims Risk Infrastructure Finance 52

Levelset

AUGUST 5, 2022

Construction insurance can be confusing. Each contractor and party to the project has their own insurance, which may or may not be adequate to protect the work they’re performing. Learn more: What types of insurance do contractors need? Learn more: What types of insurance do contractors need?

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Claims Construction 52

Construction Dive

MAY 15, 2013

The document’s provisions addressing insurance represent one of the four categories containing the “most significant” changes made to C-700, a document that he characterized as “the lynchpin” within the organization’s Construction Series of documents. ” Read more.' .”

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EJCDC Documentation Contract Insurance 48

Construction Law

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Some interesting insights on the state of the industry and its contractual relationships emerge from the RIBA Construction Contracts and Law report (see News), the first since 2018.

Industrial 52

Industrial Contract Consulting Negotiation 52

Construction Law

JANUARY 31, 2020

Society of Construction Law members can now have a unique 10% multi-year discount on subscriptions to the print version of Construction Law following an agreement between publishers Barrett Byrd Associates and the SCL.

Agreement 40

Agreement Insurance Procurement Contract 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Unfortunately, construction project success is not a given. In fact, surveys show that construction projects routinely come in over budget. The various invested parties (discussed below) get a chance to have their say, while the construction firm can voice any concerns ahead of time. And timelines?

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Schedule Budgeting 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The J OCPB (JOC Price Book: reflects the current local costs in detail for construction tasks expected to be performed in the geographical area of the base contract with the primary use of developing a detailed line-item price. Army Job Order Contracts fail to meet critical AFARS requirements most of the time. 5117.9001 Definitions.

Contract 228

Contract Office Negotiation Documentation 228

Construction Law

MARCH 2, 2022

Just when you might have been excused for imagining that the discredited Private Finance Initiative (PFI) was dead as a construction procurement route, up it pops again. PFI was ruled out as an option after several high profile failures and reports from Parliamentary select committees highlighting the problems and expense.

Finance 52

Finance Transportation Commercial Infrastructure 52

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Lean = Job Order Contracting, JOC, Integrated Project Delivery, IPD… “Lean is a system of project delivery in which improvements in the overall process are sought concurrently and continuously throughout the inception, design, construction, and commissioning of the project. ” – Alliance of Construction Excellence.

Construction 40

Construction Change Orders United States Commissioning 40

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 23, 2015

Far too often, Owners engage in JOC to simply “bypass procurement” versus establishing a JOB ORDER CONTRACT to realize JOC’s significant potential benefits. Certificate of Insurance. Submittal Schedule Summary of Builder’s Risk Insurance Policy. Advertisement for Bids. Certification. Change Order.

Contract 40

Contract Certification Documentation Bidding 40

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

AUGUST 30, 2021

The percentage of work that the small business prime contractor must self-perform depends upon the nature of the work: 1) general construction – 15%; 2) construction by specialty trade contractors – 25%; 3) services or supplies – 50%. Negotiating in good faith with interested small businesses.

Contract 52

Contract Subcontracting Contractors Regulation 52

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 30, 2013

For some construction management firms, subcontractor default insurance policies offer a viable alternative to performance bonds. These policies are designed for the “at risk” construction manager (CM), general building contractor and design-build firm with an annual subcontract volume of $75 million or more.

Insurance 185

Insurance Subcontracting Procurement Risk 185

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

administration of the Job Order Contract (JOC), a Contract designed to provide the ORGANIZATION NAME with a flexible and responsive contractual capability in support of their renovation, repair, and minor new construction services needs. The purpose of this guide is to describe the procedure to be utilized in the. DEFINITIONS. Job Conditions.

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Contract Organization Change Orders Overhead 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 29, 2017

County, State, and Local Governments, include secondary education unfortunately continue to use JOC simply as a means to speed delivery and bypass traditional procurement versus as a LEAN collaborative construction delivery method. The ENR index is a weighted aggregate of changes to construction costs. 5117.9004-3 Ordering. (a)

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Contract Office Negotiation Procurement 100

Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 6, 2015

If you are in the construction industry, understanding public bid law can help you be aware of the potential risks/rewards of your next public works project. The post What the Public Bid Law Means for You appeared first on Construction Law Monitor. What is Public Bid Law? How to Proceed.

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Bidding Louisiana Regulation Contract 40

Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 6, 2015

If you are in the construction industry, understanding public bid law can help you be aware of the potential risks/rewards of your next public works project. The post What the Public Bid Law Means for You appeared first on Construction Law Monitor. What is Public Bid Law? How to Proceed.

Bidding 40

Bidding Louisiana Regulation Contract 40

Constructlaw

AUGUST 3, 2023

The Corporacion AIC, SA Case Corporacion arose out of a construction dispute between two Guatemalan companies, Hidroelectrica Santa Rita S.A. Risk Insurers v. Risk Insurers , 141 F.3d .; (2) purely domestic awards made within the U.S. and arising out of a commercial relationship between U.S. arbitration law. 14] The U.S.

AIC 52

AIC New York Defense Agreement 52

CivilJungle

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Here, list of construction inventions are as follows. Modular Construction. In the construction of Self-healing Concrete cement is the most widely used material, but cement is also contributors one of the biggest to harmful carbon emissions, by using cement we increasing annual global emissions up to 7 percent. Kinetic Roads.

Engineering 52

Engineering Concrete Roads Modeling 52

CivilJungle

AUGUST 9, 2022

Site preparation affects many works such as destruction of old alive design, the gap of construction sites, below ground benefit and wire checking, place attentive and pismire service before building career begins. The construction site may have troubles, such as an old house, giant trees, loose soil, and sloping land. Site Clearing.

Site 52

Site Foundation Housing Design 52

Rory Woolsey

MARCH 20, 2012

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. The article outlines the process of construction estimating.yes it is a process! Architects and engineers define scope in plans and specifications but for construction estimating this scope is incomplete. Tuesday, March 20, 2012.

Estimating 40

Estimating Construction Overhead Structural Engineering 40

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 8, 2013

Common types of documentation and requirements include safety programs, training programs, insurance information, workers’ compensation information, incident statistics, financial stability, and past performance. Throughout the process, the third-party auditor inspects and validates the documentation uploaded.

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Contractors DOT Accounting Statistics 54