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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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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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Examining the Variables Affecting Bids in 2020

Construction Business Owner

The construction industry has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. The United States Small Business Administration has reported that approximately $65 billion of Payroll Protection Program loans went to construction industry participants.

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The Dotted Line: How to craft contracts to avoid disputes and keep legal fees down

Construction Dive

Construction’s litigation claims and costs are among the highest of all industries. Here are strategies to keep damages in check.

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PREPARING CONTRACT (TENDER) DOCUMENTS

The Constructor

A contract or tender document in construction industry is an agreement between two parties which they intend to be legally binding with respect to. Construction Construction Contracts Construction Management Bill of Quantities Contract Documents Contracts Tender Tender documents'

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JOC Contract

Job Order Contracting

JOC Contract strategy, development, implementation, and management involves a thorough understanding of LEAN Construction and Life-cycle Asset Management. Work execution and contract administration. Request a JOC Contract Operations Guide. JOC Contract – Additional Information. Job Order Contracting Resources.

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New Sustainable Projects Exhibit in 2017 AIA Contract Documents

Green Building Law Update

Last week the American Institute of Architects released the 2017 edition of the A201 family of contract documents, including updated versions of the AIA’s documents developed for the design-bid-build delivery model. The previous version of the design-bid-build contract documents included a Sustainable Project version.