Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

A contract’s a contract, right? There are many construction contract types out there. Knowing which contract to use when is critical to ensuring a successful outcome in delivery, customer satisfaction, and profit. A construction contract agreement gets everyone involved in a project on the same page. .

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Contract Maine Construction Agreement 98

NH Construction Law

AUGUST 21, 2022

Many performance bonds (the popular AIA A312 is an example) state that the surety’s obligation is not triggered unless the principal’s contract has been terminated. Conversely, not terminating also forgoes the protection of the bond – if termination is an enforceable condition of the surety’s liability.

Liability 40

Liability Contract AIA Contractors 40

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 2, 2016

In a recent review of contracts involving green building construction projects, less than 20% had properly drafted provisions addressing green building matters. 100 contracts involving green building construction projects were reviewed. 89% of the contracts were for projects pursuing LEED. 7% were pursuing the NGBS.

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Drafting Green Contract Documentation 120

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 28, 2024

Integrated Project Delivery an Example of Relational Contracting.” Without out this, the vast majority of projects, approximately eighty percent or more (80%+) will continue to fail by being late, over budget, or viewed as not being satisfactorily completed by one or more parties. Matthews, O., and Howell, G.

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Procurement Construction DC AIA 189

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 13, 2017

In an effort to mitigate risk you should not contract directly with an environmental consultant, but rather your attorney should contract with that consultant. What is described here is much more than simply good drafting of consultant contacts (e.g.,

Consulting 153

Consulting Contract Drafting Legal 153

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 3, 2016

Today is the day to revise your contracts for sustainable projects. These two dramatic changes to LEED have very real potential for increasing risk in green building, but updates are also underway to Green Globes and ASHRAE 189.1 Today, those AIA Sustainable Project Contract Documents are among the most used in the industry (.

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Green Contract AIA Drafting 159

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 1, 2017

JOB ORDER CONTRACTING Cooperatives play an important role for real property owners, facilities manager, and contractors. Here are some tips for contractors considering working with JOB ORDER CONTRACTING Cooperatives or considering changes in within specific programs. JOB ORDER CONTRACTING-NCPA. Shared risk/reward.

Contract 100

Contract Legal United States Documentation 100

Construction Law

APRIL 2, 2024

The government’s own net zero carbon targets are at risk if the speed of delivery of investments isn’t increased. CL guides Limitation on liability Our latest Construction Law Guides series article from Claire Turnbull of DLA Piper looks at limitations on liability. Permission to appeal has already been granted.

Construction 52

Construction Liability Risk Contract 52

Mr Ethics

APRIL 23, 2014

Ethics, There seems to be a growing trend in the construction industry whereby project owners are placing all risk on the design professional or contractor. Owners are assuming less and less risk exposure through contract provisions that assign risk away from them. Regards, Mr. Ethics

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Risk Claims Insurance Liability 100

Mr Ethics

APRIL 23, 2014

Ethics, There seems to be a growing trend in the construction industry whereby project owners are placing all risk on the design professional or contractor. Owners are assuming less and less risk exposure through contract provisions that assign risk away from them. Regards, Mr. Ethics

Risk 100

Risk Claims Insurance Liability 100

Mr Ethics

APRIL 23, 2014

Ethics, There seems to be a growing trend in the construction industry whereby project owners are placing all risk on the design professional or contractor. Owners are assuming less and less risk exposure through contract provisions that assign risk away from them. Regards, Mr. Ethics'

Risk 100

Risk Claims Insurance Liability 100

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 3, 2017

business seeking to mitigate the risk associated with data protection. And the power utilities protect themselves from liability related to data. Many of those local laws are poorly drafted and do not insulate the reporting parties from liability for errors, harmless or otherwise. Because the U.S.

Green 120

Green Risk Claims Drafting 120

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 7, 2017

LEAN Construction Job Order Contracting (INTEGRATED PROJECT DELIVERY) – RELATIONSHIP CONTRACTING. LEAN Construction Job Order Contracting offers several enhancements … Competent Owner providing leadership on-site management. Formation of a LEAN Job Order Contracting (JOC) core group which includes stakeholders.

Contract 100

Contract Construction Life Cycle Procurement 100

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 3, 2016

Today is the day to revise your contracts for sustainable projects. These two dramatic changes to LEED have very real potential for increasing risk in green building, but updates are also underway to Green Globes and ASHRAE 189.1 Today, those AIA Sustainable Project Contract Documents are among the most used in the industry (.

Green 120

Green Contract AIA Drafting 120

Job Order Contracting

JULY 17, 2017

All are attainable with Job Order Contracting JOC Integrated Project Delivery. Job Order Contracting (for renovation, repair, and minor new construction) and Integrated Project Delivery (for major new construction, are the two most widely known and used forms of collaborative construction delivery. Owner competency and leadership.

Contract 100

Contract Compensation Liability Fabrication 100

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 21, 2016

There are numerous ways that contract parties can shift the risk of certain types of losses between each other. Such agreements often appear in circumstances in which one party's services or activities may expose another party to a liability.

Insurance 195

Insurance Liability Agreement Risk 195

Constructlaw

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

But the statute makes clear that it runs from the professional’s “completion of performance under the contract.” Even if the general contractor was somehow responsible for the verification, the owner accepted the general contractor’s work during inspection, and found it in general conformance with the contract plans and specifications.

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New York Risk Claims Liability 52

Construction Law

JUNE 5, 2023

The legally binding Developer Remediation Contract (DRC) has been offered to developers to sign by the government, committing them to reimburse money spent from public funds to make some of their buildings safe. Issues that will arise will concern limitation, liability caps, insurance and insolvent parties.

Contract 52

Contract Safety Liability Insurance 52

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.

Construction 52

Construction Legal Cash Flow Insurance 52

Construction Dive

JANUARY 2, 2014

By Bruce Jervis A primary purpose of a limited liability company, much like a corporation, is to shield company owners from personal liability for business losses. When the company enters into a contract, the company’s assets are at risk.

Liability 52

Liability Risk Claims Contract 52

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2015

General contractors, subcontractors and business owners risk substantial financial loss if they enter into contracts that are not supported by their insurance program.

Insurance 120

Insurance Liability Risk Contract 120

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

While general liability insurance covers against claims related to injury or property damage, errors and omissions insurance protects from lawsuits related to financial loss. Errors and omissions insurance, also called professional liability insurance, is one tool that contractors can use to transfer risk away from themselves.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Claims Construction 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

In a perfect world, a contract should include a clear set of instructions that conveys well-defined expectations to all parties concerned. This episode of Autodesk’s Digital Builder podcast addresses the most common challenges with contracts and how simple adjustments can ensure you fully understand what you’re signing.

Contract 52

Contract Contractors Negotiation Subcontracting 52

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Let’s take a look a subcontractor insurance: when it’s needed, what happens if a sub goes uninsured, and what policies subs can use to protect their businesses from risk. Subcontractor business liability insurance should be retained since a catastrophic claim could bankrupt most all painting contractors.

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Insurance Liability Claims Injury 98

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Third-party insurance , also known as liability or casualty insurance, protects insured individuals or businesses in situations where they may be liable for damages to another person or business — the third party. The roofer’s general liability insurance covers claims related to injuries related to the customer’s fall.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Compensation Claims 52

Construction Law

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

News Our regular news round up features cost plus contracts being blamed for HS2 cost overruns; details of a new Transformation Delivery Partner contract from National Highways; and a Civil Nuclear Roadmap that backs a revived nuclear building programme.

Construction 52

Construction Insurance Procurement Drafting 52

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 19, 2020

The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA, commonly referred to as Superfund), 42 U.S.C. provides an important liability protection, including from cleanup costs, for parties who qualify as bona fide prospective purchasers (BFPPs). 9601 et seq., 9601 et seq.,

Liability 156

Liability Leases Defense Commercial 156

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 31, 2021

Traditional contracting methods typically involve the non-owner participants tendering a lump-sum price based on the owner’s proposed allocation of responsibilities and risks. It was out of these realities that the concept of integrate LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery was born, and enabled.

Construction 124

Construction Procurement Liability Contract 124

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

General contractors know these risks when they take the role. If a sub accidentally drops a steel beam on the project manager’s new sports car, that subcontractor’s liability insurance policy would likely cover the damage. General liability insurance. Builder’s risk insurance.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Accidents Risk 52

Construction Marketing

JULY 11, 2022

If you learn that you need to purchase a surety bond to work as a contractor or to enter into a contract to perform work on a project, here is some information you should know about surety bonds and how they work for contractors. The second category of bonds you will likely encounter as a contractor is contract bonds. Bond Types.

Contractors 156

Contractors Legal Bidding Contract 156

The Korte Company

JULY 12, 2011

Correct Project Cost Estimation through Digital Contract Management The dream of any design firm is to successfully grow by having a large portfolio of clients. However, design firms often overlook the complete scope of the quote-to-cash cycle, also known as contract management. Understanding the Contract Management Process

Contract 40

Contract Liability Management Risk 40

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 30, 2020

The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA, commonly referred to as Superfund), 42 U.S.C. provides an important liability protection, including from cleanup costs, for parties who qualify as bona fide prospective purchasers (BFPPs). 9601 et seq., 9601 et seq.,

Site 156

Site Liability Leases Defense 156

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2017

Things Contractors Should Know About Job Order Contracts. As a construction contractor considering a Job Order Contract (JOC), it is critical to be aware that all JOCs are not the same. Here are a just a few things contractors should know about job order contracts. Shared risk/reward. Army and U.S. Mutual respect.

Contract 100

Contract Contractors Consulting Software 100

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. Among a number of other issues, insurance risk shifting is a concern for carriers. AI endorsements are often required as part of the construction contract.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Construction Contract 52

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 18, 2017

Those responses are not inconsistent with and, in fact, should be considered concomitantly with the conclusion, having worked on LEED projects since 2001, that the second best way to mitigate risk and avoid liability in sustainable building is a green building consultant working for the owner.

Consulting 218

Consulting Green Certification Sustainability 218

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 16, 2020

Today, the contracts for the sale and purchase of a house are often provided through a multiple listing service usually by a local board of realtors and most of the forms in common use do not adequately address the admittedly new and only now evolving issues arising from a sale with rooftop solar panels.

Housing 207

Housing Leases Residential Contract 207

Constructlaw

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Fire broke out, resulting in a loss that was paid by the owner’s builder’s risk insurance. The builder’s risk carriers — subrogated to the rights of the owner — then sued the prime contractor, its subcontractor, and sub-subcontractor for negligence. This case involved the restoration of an old building in New Orleans.

Louisiana 52

Louisiana AIA Insurance Contract 52