Best Practices Construction Law

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

It’s not everyday that you read about one of your longtime heroes, the Federal Acquisition Regulations (“FAR”), losing some of its mojo. In Lockheed , the Army awarded two separate indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, time-and-materials (“T&M”) contracts to Lockheed for various support services.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 3, 2018

Any information provided it NOT intended as any form of legal guidance. AB-14 Public contracts: job order contracting. AB 1431 – Permits Job Order Contracting for K-12 Districts. Authorizes job order contract to all K-12 school districts, that have entered into project labor agreements, for public works over $25,000. .

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Contractor prequalifications are third-party audits and certifications that serve as proof of skill, dedication to maintaining safe working conditions, and adherence to regulations like OSHA. From ensuring worker safety and material use efficiency to winning big projects, contractor compliance can get you far, indeed.

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Management Contractors Safety Certification 89

Building Information Management

JULY 2, 2016

Job Order Contract Coefficient – Training 101. UNDERSTANDING a Job Order Contract COEFFICIENT. Business taxes, contributions, memberships, corporate headquarters support (legal, financial, etc.). All waste and excess material. Sales tax on material and equipment costs. insurance costs. protective clothing.

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Levelset

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Federally funded projects in Pennsylvania are governed by the Davis-Bacon Act and its rules and regulations. The contracting authority provides bidders with the prevailing wage rates within the bid and contract documents. One solution is material financing. Get materials now, keep your cash. Prevailing wage rates.

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Levelset

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

They are determined by the current rates in force at the time the project goes out for bid and are usually included in the bid and contract documents. Options like materials financing and mobilization financing can help contractors delay some of the early project costs, giving them more ready cash to pay their workers. Learn More.

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Minnesota Contractors Cash Flow Finance 52

Construction Law

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Some of this will be reflected in changes to construction contracts, possibly more decarbonisation related regulation of industry activities and a general increase in the amount of monitoring and reporting of carbon footprints. Re-use and recycling rather than demolish and rebuild will be considered more than before. Nick Barrett.

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Levelset

MAY 11, 2022

New York State has announced a major project in the state’s buildup of its infrastructure, with billions in contracts available for contractors in state-wide projects — an early return on the US government’s renewed interest in infrastructure spending. New York prompt payment deadlines by contract type.

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Construction Law Monitor

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

Sometimes the best blog posts and legal articles are the simplest. Take, for example, a post from early October by Joshua Glazov on his Construction Law Today blog , where he simply cites a 1941 quote from US Supreme Court Justice Robert Jackson : The legal profession, like many another, tends to become over-professionalized.

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Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2020

Additionally, the basics and essentials of budgeting, finance, organisation, scheduling, conflicts, and legal issues are also covered by the project manager. After that, payment contracts can then be agreed upon and could be lump sum (the most common contract), cost-plus-fee, guaranteed maximum price, or unit price.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 1, 2015

” But when it comes to contract specifications requiring “new” equipment, one court looked to a dictionary to define it as “never used before” and “free of significant damage.” ” In a recent case, Reliable Contracting Group, LLC v. Department of Veterans Affairs , 779 F.3d 3d 1329 (Fed.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Transparency & Regulation. In fact, more often than not, a majority of poor outcomes stem from non-technical risks more often than from technical risks (think: political risks related to regulation and transparency). Or if contracts were designed to favour performance and alignment benchmarks? The solution? The end goal?

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Products Industrial Procurement Project Management 98

Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 6, 2015

Over the past few years, public contracts have become increasingly more popular amongst our clients. Public contracts involve tax-payer funds. Because of the public funds in use for a public project, there are strict regulations in play when entering into a contract with a public entity. How to Proceed.

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Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 6, 2015

-->. Over the past few years, public contracts have become increasingly more popular amongst our clients. Public contracts involve tax-payer funds. Because of the public funds in use for a public project, there are strict regulations in play when entering into a contract with a public entity. How to Proceed.

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Bidding Louisiana Regulation Contract 40

Levelset

JUNE 29, 2022

Along with other construction laws , OSHA regulations seek to protect everyone working in the construction industry. While those two standards are the most commonly cited on construction jobsites, OSHA can issue a citation for a violation of any of its full list of regulations. Contract breach es. Legal fees.

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Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Struck-by : Building materials being unloaded overhead by cranes or booms frequently result in struck-by incidents. Unsafe practices on the site could lead to construction delays , legal fees to defend violations , and breach of contract if safety issues are non-compliant with contract terms. .

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 11, 2022

There are many rules and regulations governing how things work, and they differ dramatically based on the state or locality you are trying to build in. It is important to understand how the risk associated with construction projects plays into the legal requirements for contractors. Surety bonds don't just come in the contract verity.

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Building Information Management

APRIL 25, 2016

Subpart 5117.90 – Job Order Contracts. Job order contract” means an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract which is awarded on the basis of full and open competition and effective competition and is used to execute sustainment, restoration and modernization projects at installation (post, camp, or station) level.

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Stok

JULY 29, 2018

Check the architect’s contract to see if costs for presentation material are an added fee. Presentation materials like high-resolution renderings can be a critical addition to your project. If your client uses outside counsel for legal review of lease and contracts, request a fee estimate to include in your budget.

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Constructonomics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

Being aware of bonding regulations within the construction industry can help a new contractor keep on track. Each individual bond acts as a contract between three entities: The principal —(usually) a contractor who needs the bond before beginning work on a project, thus guaranteeing the quality of his work. How construction bonds work.

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Contractors Regulation Insurance Claims 140

Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 11, 2020

For contractors, a licensing violation can have a crippling effect on all projects, the ability to perform, and the ultimate ability to recover amounts owed under a contract. For subcontractors and suppliers, an alleged licensing violation can be used as leverage to secure payment for labor and materials. Hobbs Construction, Inc.

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NH Construction Law

MARCH 19, 2020

COVID-19 is interfering with the performance of contracts throughout the economy – and in the construction industry particularly. This is where the legal doctrine of force majeure kicks in. Federal contractors, though, have the benefit of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. 48 C.F.R. § Examples of these causes are.

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New Hampshire Construction Contract Schedule 40

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

Compliance/Regulations. Know the Contract and Budget. Before work begins, understand fully what you’ve contracted to do by carefully reviewing the contract at hand. Legal language is often unclear, resulting in differences in interpretations that can disrupt and delay projects, increasing costs. General Management.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2019

LEAN Processes Embed Transparent Costs and Project Cost Management Project cost management and efficient project delivery are core capabilities enabled by the OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting (JOC) Solution. Consistent, yet flexible collaborative workflows are essential in managing program and project success.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 19, 2021

It’s essential to understand that on-the-job safety equipment must comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation, and that it’s most effective when it’s the right size, fit, and height for the worker. However, there are some legal risks also involved if you do not wear PPE. . Reasons why you need PPE.

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Injury Accidents Safety Risk 52

Chianelli Estimating

AUGUST 6, 2020

Most likely none of the cost factors now required will have been budgeted for on previously awarded contracts and the list is formable; controlled access to sites, material delivery disruptions, temperature checks, two week quarantine, reduced labor force – both in the field and in the office, material shortages.

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Companies involved in federal-aid highway, airport, and other transit construction contracts will have more than visions of sugar plums on December 24, 2012, when comments are due on proposed Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) regulations. with respect to price, materials, schedules, etc.). Good Faith Efforts.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 30, 2011

Compliance/Regulations. Built-in AIA billings, time and material and unit price billings, project management, equipment tracking, service dispatch, scheduling and dashboards for specific performance reporting are just a few of the other perks that construction-specific systems can offer. General Management. Software & Technology.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Law Monitor

MARCH 6, 2012

Today’s post focuses in on a classification called Home Improvement Contracting. et seq ) need to have a “certificate” (not a full license) with the SLBC to perform any home improvement contracting services in excess of $7,500 but below $75,000. It will give you protections and keep you legal. See La R.S.

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Louisiana Contractors Certification Contract 68

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

Compliance/Regulations. I know from my days as a general contractor that plans and specifications are altered continuously as subcontractors become involved, materials are changed, and change orders are issued. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. General Management. Software & Technology.

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Construction Law Monitor

MAY 14, 2013

If there is any one constant in the legal profession, it is that the law is an ever-evolving, static thing. When notices of contract have been properly filed and you are one of the parties entitled to a privilege by La. An Easing of Home Improvement Contracting Registration.

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Louisiana Lien Claims Construction 60

Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2012

Compliance/Regulations. I think the main areas we need to concentrate on in the construction industry and ergonomics are the hand and power tools workers utilize, material handling equipment, employer and employee training. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. General Management.

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Construction Software Software Injury 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 22, 2012

Compliance/Regulations. Once you have names in your database, you can use what you know about them to send out relevant marketing materials. Yunz Contracting Says: July 24th, 2012 at 3:08 am. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. General Management. Software & Technology. August 2012.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Compliance/Regulations. With the remote capabilities we have today, performing administrative tasks, placing orders for materials, or even approving changes can be completed nearly anywhere. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. General Management. Software & Technology. Construction Law.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2012

Compliance/Regulations. It’s kind of like having my tools and materials stored in my shop. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Sales/Marketing.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Compliance/Regulations. ” Every construction project is a gamble – you’re betting that your estimate is accurate, that labor and material prices don’t go through the roof, etc. It may mean shuffling resources, making quick material purchases, or incurring overtime labor expenses. General Management. Software & Technology.

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Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 4, 2011

Compliance/Regulations. As part of the team of people that assemble raw materials into a facility, we have to be able to answer this question. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management.

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