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Contract Void Ab Initio: Key Insights into the KBR vs. Corps of Engineers Affirmative Defense

Best Practices Construction Law

under Contract No. KBR) made material misrepresentations in its proposal, rendering the fully-performed contract void ab initio. Background: The contract in question, executed on July 9, 2013, was for the construction of an Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System site in Deveselu, Romania, with a firm, fixed-price amount of $134,211,592.

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You Should Not Contract With Your Environmental Consultant

Green Building Law Update

In an effort to mitigate risk you should not contract directly with an environmental consultant, but rather your attorney should contract with that consultant. Be aware, however, only where the document or communication is primarily concerned with legal assistance does it come within the attorney-client privilege.

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LEAN Job Order Contracting OpenJOC(TM)

Job Order Contracting

OpenJOC(TM) LEAN Job Order Contracting brings a new level of transparency and best value outcomes to all repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects. Available directly via owner-managed Job Order Contracts or government-owned and administered cooperative purchasing networks. Fully cost visibility and transparency.

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Job Order Contract Implementation

Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contract Implementation. Job Order Contract Implementation is a multi-part process. Whether you are implementing a Job Order Contract for the first time, or seeking to improve a current JOC, it’s important to address each are in full detail. The post Job Order Contract Implementation appeared first on 4BT.

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Job Order Contract – Strategy, Operations, Tactics

Job Order Contracting

OpenJOC required owner consideration of the Strategic, Operational, and Tactical components of a Job Order Contract. Confirmation of legal compliance with bid, proposal, quotation, award, and execution requirements. Mandatory joint site visits. Regular independent reviews of the JOC Program. Mandatory progress inspections.

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Virginia Joins 11 Other States Prohibiting Pay-If-Paid Clauses in Construction Contracts

Best Practices Construction Law

Let’s cut to the chase—Virginia has joined 11 other states that have expressly prohibited “pay if paid” clauses in construction contracts. Many require more than just “pay-if-paid” language in the parties’ contract. If you have construction projects in Virginia, then read on. What’s the difference? What does the Virginia law say?

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7 Ways to Improve Construction Site Safety

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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. . 7 best practices to improve construction site safety. Create a comprehensive site safety plan. Make safety a priority.

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