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The Bird Box Dilemma: When False Pay Apps and Lien Waivers Are Not Fraudulent Inducement

Best Practices Construction Law

As a construction litigation attorney, the “claim” is often about telling the story of a breach of contract, or failed expectations, or unforeseen delays, all through the testimony of individuals or the introduction of documents. Ciccone d/b/a Ciccone Door Services, (U.S.D.C. Mass) (Dec.

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#125:  Pay-if-Paid Clauses and Contractor Default

NH Construction Law

Quinn Construction, Inc. Unless the legislature steps in to limit enforcement of pay-if-paid provisions where the subcontractor is not at fault– as for instance, Massachusetts has done for larger projects, M.G.L. Skanska USA Building, Inc. , 730 F.Supp.2d 2d 401, 421 (E.D. 2010), didn’t think so. 773, 781 (1988).

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How are your “soft skills”?

C-School

Many college-level construction programs do a great job teaching technical skills such as construction scheduling, estimating, and contracting. Students should seek opportunities to develop their interpersonal skills as well. “M.B.A. “It isn’t just nice–these interpersonal skills,” Bennis says.

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Developing a Job Order Contracting Program

Building Information Management

With the competitive worldwide marketplace forcing facility owners to minimize operation and maintenance costs, many facility owners are moving to modular construction to reduce the need for complex engineering design. Contractors are not rewarded for high performance construction. Reduced construction costs.

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Development of the Job Order Contracting (JOC) Process for the 21st Century

Building Information Management

With the competitive worldwide marketplace forcing facility owners to minimize operation and maintenance costs, many facility owners are moving to modular construction to reduce the need for complex engineering design. Contractors are not rewarded for high performance construction. Reduced construction costs.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The first was not unexpected, although China’s lead in developing alternative energy is expected to shrink as its ability to spur solar panel production is eliminated by trade negotiators enforcing a WTO decision citing China for subsidizing its industry. in nearly 30 years. AUTO GIANTS SAY “ROLL TIDE!”.

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State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

It allows for the construction of roads, bridges, etc. Industrial Revenue Bonds: May be used as long-term financing of up to 100% of a project for: Acquisition of land, buildings, site preparation and improvements; Construction of buildings; Acquisition and installation of furnishings, fixtures and equipment; Capitalizable soft costs (e.g.,

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