Construction Law

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The next thing you might be contacting your lawyer about could be your potentially over-inflated sustainability claims. It also says that strict benchmarks and assessment criteria will soon require civil engineers to account for the carbon output and sustainability of the infrastructure they design. Nick Barrett. Editor.

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Claims Risk Infrastructure Finance 52

Construction Law

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Guest editor Climate Change, Carbon Emissions, and the Construction Industry Guest Editors Vanessa Alarcon Duvanel, Alex Levin Canal and Alexandra Gerdes of King & Spalding LLP suggest that contractual incentives to get to net zero are a parallel and possibly faster, more flexible and less burdensome option to promote sustainable behaviour.

Procurement 52

Procurement Construction Insurance Legal 52

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 6, 2015

Part 5117: Special Contracting Methods. Subpart 5117.90: Job Order Contracts. general and administrative and other overhead costs, insurance costs, bonding and alternative payment protection costs, protective clothing, equipment rental, sales tax and compliance with tax laws, and also contractor’s profit).

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Contract Profitability Insurance Overhead 40

Fieldwire

MARCH 5, 2024

Subcontractors getting awarded a contract spells financial disaster if the bid is too high to be competitive or too low to be profitable. For example, focusing on green projects in your county where recycled and carbon-neutral materials are paramount can make you the local authority in sustainability. Ask about quote expiration, too.

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Budgeting Budget Estimating Bidding 52

Construction Dive

DECEMBER 15, 2016

The ConsensusDocs Coalition recently announced the first set of new contract documents, part of a major update initiative to reflect ongoing industry trends towards collaboration and new project delivery and financing methods. Read more.

Insurance 48

Insurance Legal Finance BIM 48

Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 12, 2014

To help understand these design-build project variations, and the related contracts, the AIA Contract Documents team created a free Design-Build Relationship Diagrams (pdf). For example, the 2014 Exhibit A is an insurance and bonds exhibit. Additional Changes.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

The Haywood Community College’s Creative Arts Building ‘s very sustainable design was featured in a 2013 issue of Solar which described the project as pursing LEED Platinum. The underlying disputes and differences are not about untested materials or new equipment, as is often the instance with sustainable construction.

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Green Claims Certification North Carolina 120

Building Information Management

APRIL 25, 2016

Subpart 5117.90 – Job Order Contracts. general and administrative and other overhead costs, insurance costs, bonding and alternative payment protection costs, protective clothing, equipment rental, sales tax and compliance with tax laws, and also contractor’s profit). 5117.9003 Use of job order contracts.

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Contract Negotiation Office Estimating 40

Fieldwire

APRIL 4, 2023

Speller Metcalfe combines sustainable construction with a forward-thinking approach, using BIM (Building Information Modeling) and IPI (Integrated Project Insurance) to deliver projects meeting Passivhaus and BREEAM standards. They currently have an annual turnover of £120 million.

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BIM Innovation Schedule Site 52

NH Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Many construction contracts and subcontracts provide for arbitration of disputes. Sphere Drake Insurance, PLC , 202 F.3d Sphere Drake Insurance, PLC , 202 F.3d To be enforceable, contracts require “consideration,” a bargained-for exchange of value or promises of value on both sides. See DiMercurio v.

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Agreement New Hampshire Subcontracting United States 40

Chianelli Estimating

JANUARY 30, 2020

They do not have the burden of carrying costs like workmen’s compensation, general liability insurance, unemployment related costs, vacations or sick days, etc. Many times contracts are awarded to the lowest bidder, only to find that the contractor cannot perform the work or sustain the additional costs not allowed for in the bid.

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Estimating Construction Bidding Bankruptcy 78

Building Information Management

MARCH 7, 2012

Project delivery methods set the tone and largely dictate the relative success of any facility construction, renovation, repair, or sustainability project. Design/Build, CM, CM@R and, of course,Job Order Contracting. A JOC contract is inherently. Integrated Project Delivery and JOC by Rick Farrag (CJE Newsletter, 2010).

Contract 49

Contract BIM Missouri Contractors 49

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

INSURANCE |. The education sessions covered technology, applications, leadership, sustainability, and management of public works projects. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Building Information Management

JULY 16, 2012

Sustainability. Policy makers and members of the building community are encouraged to use a common definition for sustainability. budgets, insurance and tax incentives) to help finance sustainable life-cycle performance for buildings and related infrastructure. Defining High-Performance and Common Metrics.

BIM 81

BIM Life Cycle Consulting Sustainability 81

Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 12, 2015

Help in administering and preserving the contract cost reporting system as ordered by the line manager. Facilitating the sub-contract tender procedure by providing support for creating the sub-contract documentation. Produce payment certificates for sub-contract work. Produce payment certificates for sub-contract work.

Cash Flow 40

Cash Flow Commercial Contract BIM 40

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

INSURANCE |. The topic of cash flow never seems to get old – after all, sustained negative cash flow often results in slashing budgets, personnel, and in the worst cases shutting down of a company. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Construction Law.

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Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 11, 2011

INSURANCE |. Some themes of this year’s show can be summed up as follows: focus on sustainability and green practices—or at least an emphasis on how products kind of “leaned into” that category, even if you had to squint to see the connection at times. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Green 120

Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Document Management: Avetta ® collects, verifies, and provides your supplier safety and sustainability information to their clients. Supplier Audits: Avetta ® provides auditing services to assess whether or not a supplier like you meets requirements for sustainability, safety manuals, and implementation procedures. What is DocuGUARD?

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FAQ Safety Accounting Consulting 48

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 12, 2012

INSURANCE |. Markets are always looking to go green whether it be going paperless, green building, or sustaining natural energy. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. August 2012.

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Construction Certification Green Software 120

Lets Build

JULY 11, 2017

The Contracting Coachcast. Podcast that provides you with necessary knowledge and tips to start growing your successful contracting business. Created by contractors, craftspeople and owners with social responsibility and sustainability in mind. This podcast inspires people to invest in stylish and sustainable houses.

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Construction Industrial Housing Project Management 167

Constructonomics

JANUARY 28, 2010

However, when tax dollars are in the mix, I would think that it is difficult to justify not taking the low bid especially if they can provide the bonding and insurance requirements. Multi-Party Contract. I’ve been doing a lot of hard bidding lately with only very limited success. Shared Risk and Reward.

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Bidding Negotiation Liability Risk 149

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 4, 2011

INSURANCE |. We needed this recession to help reset wages and prices back to a more normalized (thus sustainable) rate. Not to double digit profit growth and sales increases, but to a more sustainable, long term path. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. August 2012.

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Construction Software Software US 120

Building Information Management

JULY 16, 2012

Sustainability. Policy makers and members of the building community are encouraged to use a common definition for sustainability. budgets, insurance and tax incentives) to help finance sustainable life-cycle performance for buildings and related infrastructure. Defining High-Performance and Common Metrics.

BIM 40

BIM Life Cycle Consulting Sustainability 40

GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Flexibility — The best performing liquid waterproofing systems have the flexibility to expand and contract as the temperature changes, and adapt to minor structural movements. Sustainability. In the past, general contractors relied on hot applied waterproofing due to its low cost and ability to adhere well to substrates. Waterproofing.

Green 74

Green Liability Contractors Permits 74

GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Flexibility — The best performing liquid waterproofing systems have the flexibility to expand and contract as the temperature changes, and adapt to minor structural movements. Sustainability. In the past, general contractors relied on hot applied waterproofing due to its low cost and ability to adhere well to substrates. Waterproofing.

Green 74

Green Liability Contractors Permits 74

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

INSURANCE |. I am thankful that I did not sustain a life threatening injury, but I could have. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Safety 120

Building Information Management

JANUARY 14, 2013

– The acceptance and increased use of collaborative construction delivery methods such as Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and Job Order Contracting (JOC). Associated contracts, projects, and estimates don’t need to be re-coded. can easily be updated and re-used.

BIM 40

BIM Security Life Cycle Environment 40

Building Information Management

JANUARY 14, 2013

– The acceptance and increased use of collaborative construction delivery methods such as Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and Job Order Contracting (JOC). 4Clicks Solutions is about to release a powerful new solution called CEASEL.

BIM 55

BIM Security Life Cycle Environment 55

Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

At the same time, they generally resisted price increases to stem contract cancellations in light of the crisis, which threw financial balances further out of whack. In 2007, The Shinn Group added a survey question about sales contract cancellation rates. . Average Days From Contract to Housing Start: 61.

Profitability 52

Profitability Finance Housing Compensation 52

ENR Construction

JULY 30, 2012

Sustainability. The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) awarded 1,300 direct contracts, according to Gibb, and it estimates that 75,000 companies were involved in the work. Amid PPP Slowdown, India Turns To Cash Contracts. Since Owners are Demanding Designers Carry Higher Insurance Limits, Is a Split-Limit Approach Best?

Construction 76

Construction Baltimore Safety FAQ 76

Building Information Management

JANUARY 17, 2012

Case studies have documented the cost and time savings offered at this level of BIM application, however, BIM’s ability to support the fully facility life-cycle – planning, design, procurement, construction, operations, repair, renovation, sustainability, adaptation, and. A notable example of a PaaS platform is Microsoft Azure TM.

BIM 78

BIM Visualization Life Cycle Software 78

ENR Construction

AUGUST 8, 2012

Sustainability. My feeling is that many contractors who attempted to break into or increase their environmental construction work fared poorly," says Jim Voltz, president of American Contracting and Environmental Services. The firm and others also note more "performance-based" environmental contracting for federal clients.

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New Jersey Contract Infrastructure Transportation 70

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Sustainability. Equipment rentals allow contractors to shift downtime risk while trimming expenses, including licensing, insurance, taxes and debt, among others. Amid PPP Slowdown, India Turns To Cash Contracts. Since Owners are Demanding Designers Carry Higher Insurance Limits, Is a Split-Limit Approach Best?

Equipment 75

Equipment Contractors Las Vegas FAQ 75

PSMJ Resources

AUGUST 23, 2011

Although the values of new design contracts have weakened, this will hopefully mean more of these inquiries will turn into work in the months to come. However, this still represents fewer jobs than what’s needed to sustain healthy economic growth. More firms buying more insurance. Presenting the Ideal You. ► July. (6).

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Architecture Debt Insurance Resource 43

Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

” The award program is sponsored by the National Council on Compensation Insurance and spotlights organizations for their outstanding approach to workers’ compensation risk mitigation. Limbach is an industry-leading provider of sustainable building solutions, focusing on innovative and cost-effective HVAC management.

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Risk Management Compensation Contractors 54

ENR Construction

JULY 31, 2012

Sustainability. 15, the report said, only two of the seven fiscal 2011 AIF projects were under contract and five projects were six to 15 months behind schedule. Agency for International Development did not calculate sustainment costs or otherwise ensure the long-range viability of the projects, the SIGAR wrote. Transportation.

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Infrastructure FAQ Schedule Contract 34

ENR Construction

JULY 30, 2012

Sustainability. Amid PPP Slowdown, India Turns To Cash Contracts. Since Owners are Demanding Designers Carry Higher Insurance Limits, Is a Split-Limit Approach Best? Information is provided on construction projects in following stages in each issue of ENR: Planning , Contracts/Bids/Proposals and Bid/Proposal Dates.

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Products Inspections FAQ Bidding 44