Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Staying compliant, including meeting internal standards, is crucial for legal requirements and stakeholder trust. Contractor management service providers help contractors become prequalified for contracts and jobs. Sometimes, companies miss contract obligations or compliance requirements such as OSHA, insurance policies, etc.,

Management 71

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Construction Law

MAY 2, 2024

News Our regular news round up includes a survey saying collaboration is on the rise; Network Rail promises a partnering approach in its new framework; and a warning that carbon reduction policy risks legal challenge. Legal terms explained Isabella Salame of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP explains what is meant by non-delegable duties.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2022

While you are not legally obligated to offer health plans to these workers, you can still choose to. This also means that employers don’t have to withhold income taxes, pay unemployment taxes, or withhold and pay Medicare and Social Security taxes. The level of control the employer legally has over how the worker performs tasks.

Insurance 156

Insurance Plans Contractors Employment 156

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 29, 2017

Best Practice Job Order Contracting. The DOD has long been recognized as the leader in best practice job order contracting. Thus while County, State, and Local Governments in general have a ways to go in deploying Best Practice Job Order Contracting, the potential benefit are certainly worth the effort. Note that for.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

A Job Order Contract Execution Guide is a required element for any successful, best management practice JOC Program. The following template is provide for sample purposes only and should not be used a legally bidding document without through review and modification by appropriate Owner legal counsel. DEFINITIONS.

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Contract Organization Change Orders Overhead 100

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 29, 2021

ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a fabulous group attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a new non-law consulting firm. Some have questioned should this bill be legally challenged, would a reviewing court find it violates the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. We suggest not.

Maryland 156

Maryland Legal Regulation Alaska 156

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 21, 2018

LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting has a number of distinct advantages for repetitive repair, renovation, minor new construction and maintenance projects. The Additional Benefits of LEAN OpenJOC Job Order Contracting. Not all implementations of Job Order Contracting are the same. The Origins of IDIQ and JOC.

Contract 100

Contract Renovating Sustainability United States 100

Construction Enquirer

MAY 25, 2023

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has secured the disqualification of another company director following its investigation into illegal cartel behaviour within the demolition industry. Following a number of admissions, Brown has been disqualified for a period of seven years.

Bidding 75

Bidding Compensation Contract Security 75

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Setting up a Job Order Contract Using Best Management Practices involves a mix of strategic and operational steps including a gap analysis of current and planned outcomes. . d) An indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (task order) contract which provides for the use of negotiated, definitive, bilateral orders (i.e.,

Contract 100

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

And sometimes, it is a combination of both A case cannot go much worse when a court’s opinion starts with the following: “This case concerns a contract in which a number of disputes, poor practices, and conflicting personalities created a climate of dishonesty, distrust, and lack of effective communication.

Schedule 48

Schedule Contract Contractors United States 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Egnyte is a hybrid (on-premises & cloud-based) content management solution that facilitates secure management and governance of critical content. 3: Contract Management. Getting your legal ducks in a row is paramount in construction, which is why it is important to have robust contract management workflows. .

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Autodesk Construction Contract Documentation 105

Construction Law

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Legal terms explained In our latest legal terms explained article Sienna Kim of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP looks at the often thorny issue of retentions. Costs Security for costs: a lottery or an established well-honed process?

Construction 52

Construction Insurance Claims Procurement 52

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Medical expenses, property damage, and legal defense costs can grow quickly. An uninsured business would likely not have the financial resources to pay a large legal settlement. Such an occurrence could threaten the existence of your contracting business. 7 insurance policies subcontractors may need.

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Insurance Liability Claims Injury 98

Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 17, 2022

Indeed, that’s why force majeure clauses are generally included in parties’ contract. While there are legal implications related to pursuing a claim for additional time or money, there are also practical considerations for both job site and the workers when a severe weather event occurs. Evaluate site-specific risks.

Construction 62

Construction Plans Indiana Claims 62

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

MAY 9, 2022

Even worse, if a subcontractor fails to take prompt legal action, it can lose access to one of the most effective ways to recover the amounts due. On a private project, a subcontractor may file a mechanic’s lien to secure its right to payment. Miller Act complaints are filed in the federal district where the contract was performed.

Claims 52

Claims Contract Lien Materials 52

Levelset

JUNE 3, 2022

Due to this, general contractors on public construction projects have to secure a payment bond prior to the start of work. However, contractors have to follow certain steps in order to keep their payment rights secure on public works projects. Washington State bond claim laws. Download a Washington State Notice to Contractor form.

Washington 52

Washington Claims Lien Contract 52

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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New York Claims New York City Lien 52

Construction Law Monitor

MARCH 28, 2011

What’s great about her post is that it discusses a very legal topic – construction contracts – from the perspective of someone in the business. Enjoy her insights, and to learn more about construction contracts, read from this category on our blog: Construction Contracts. But why is a contract necessary?

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Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 9, 2013

In common terms, the PWA allows you to lien property in order to secure your right to payment. The subject discussed here is one such limitation: the requirement of filing a notice of contract for certain projects. What is a Notice of Contract? In those two scenarios, the notice of contract will be deemed improperly filed.

Contract 51

Contract Lien Louisiana Contractors 51

Levelset

MARCH 30, 2022

However, if the project is on a homestead property, the Lone Star State has additional requirements to secure lien rights. Here’s everything you need to know about homestead projects — and how to securing lien rights on a homestead in Texas. Prime contract requirements. What is a homestead?

Lien 52

Lien Texas Residential Claims 52

NH Construction Law

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Banks insist on this as a way to ensure that the mortgages securing their construction loans are supported by enough value on the ground to collateralize repayment. If the Seymour case shuts out a claim against the bank, do owner/borrowers have a legal claim against the inspector, with whom they have no contract?

Banking 40

Banking Inspections Construction Lien 40

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 14, 2019

NOTE: The following is provided for awareness purposes only and is not, nor it it intended to be any form of legal advice or service. In most cases, when a contract is awarded or when construction begins, the wage decision is “locked-in” and no future modifications are applicable to the contract or project involved.

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Construction Employment Contract Regulation 100

Pro Builder

JANUARY 11, 2022

It is important to understand how the risk associated with construction projects plays into the legal requirements for contractors. It is a type of contract surety bond that guarantees that the contractor will meet its obligation to the owner. Surety bonds don't just come in the contract verity. Surety Bonds. Auctioneers.

Construction 52

Construction Bidding Contractors Contract 52

The Korte Company

MARCH 4, 2018

The USACE Nashville District’s Hedgehog award honors team members who went above and beyond, helping secure an on-time delivery while putting millions of dollars back in taxpayers’ pockets. The bottom line, through this team’s efforts —contracting, legal, engineering, construction— they helped drive that contract to deliver on-time.

Nashville 70

Nashville Tennessee Life Cycle Security 70

Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 9, 2020

Indeed, that’s why force majeure clauses are generally included in parties’ contract. While there are legal implications related to pursuing a claim for additional time or money, there are also practical considerations for both job site and the workers when a severe weather event occurs. Evaluate site-specific risks.

Nashville 71

Nashville Risk Site Plans 71

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

In short, an additional insured is typically another business entity or person who can be added to your business policy, securing the same liability protection that you do. There are several related terms that are commonly confused in insurance policies and construction contracts. Though not common, large and complex claims do occur.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Construction Contract 52

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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Contract Negotiation Office Estimating 40

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

So it’s no surprise that whenever I talk to companies about how they store their data, the number one concern I hear is in regards to security. According to Eric, most of his clients have “far humbler” security checkpoints than what a data center can offer. Today’s Cloud Security. General Management. Software & Technology.

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Security Construction Software Software 120

Levelset

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Construction contracts often require that each hired specialty contractor maintain a minimum level of insurance coverage, and a COI will reflect that status. If you’re bidding on contract work, you will likely need a COI per terms of a legal agreement. You may secure funding for equipment through a bank or other lender.

Insurance 52

Insurance Certification Contractors Liability 52

Construction Law

JUNE 9, 2020

Legitimate disruption and delay costs should be secured by contract but careful records will have to be kept of all of this, itself another expense, as clients will not be paying out on claims without solid proof. On site there might be a lot of down time as late deliveries of materials holds up operations.

Contract 52

Contract Site Claims Contractors 52

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

Turn Construction Data into Business Answers » Data Security in the Cloud. People I’ve talked to say it’s because they’re unsure of the security surrounding their business data. Security is whatever the local IT department decides is adequate. Security in these environments is very tight. General Management.

Construction 120

Construction Cash Flow Security Software 120

Levelset

OCTOBER 14, 2022

When you tackle the jobs you’ve secured, it’s also important to plan for the unexpected. Licensing & contract requirements. Plumbing insurance may also help you secure work with general contractors who will likely require coverage per terms of a contract. Liability for damage. How do I get plumbing insurance?

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Injury Compensation 52

Job Order Contracting

MAY 19, 2017

Once the estimate is mutually approved the construction team uses the estimate for the development of the schedule of values, the cost loaded schedule, and management of the construction progress and costs within the limits of the estimate, the associated construction delivery method, contract, and detailed written operations or execution manual.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

If a third party gets injured on a job, liability coverage helps pay the cost of legal defense if you get sued for the accident. . And while it’s not a legal requirement in most cases, in some states it may be required to get licensed. Does a carpenter need insurance? Carpentry is a diverse occupation.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Accidents Injury 52

Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2012

Silos: Great for Grain, Not so Great for Business » Choosing a Cloud Host: Data Security. One key issue to consider is data security. Onsite Hosting and Security. However, is your data really more secure at your business? Tags: cloud hosting , Construction Software , data security. General Management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Security 120

Levelset

AUGUST 26, 2022

When working in construction, your insurance policy gets issued as a fairly standard contract. An endorsement materially changes the contract, so you’ll typically receive an update from your insurance carrier when you add one. In that case, the owners could legally seek damages from your company.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Equipment Agreement 52

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 14, 2012

Geographically secure data backup. And last, but not least…Security. Security may be your number one concern when choosing your hosting solution. Previously I discussed the relative security of cloud computing solutions. Previously I discussed the relative security of cloud computing solutions. General Management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Security 120