ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

based infrastructure unit of SNC Lavalin Group to compensate the design-build contractor on the East Kent Access Road Phase 2 project for remedial work on the highway and legal costs for deficient work. Technology and Construction Court ordered WS Atkins, the U.K.-based

Compensation 62

Compensation Design Legal Roads 62

Job Order Contracting

MAY 8, 2017

Job Order Contracting versus Design Bid Build can help to measurably improve construction productivity, quality, delivery times, and overall satisfaction for all participants. Job order contracting saves significant time and improves quality, consistency, and overall satisfaction vs. traditional design-bid-build. Higher productivity.

Bidding 100

Bidding Contract Design Procurement 100

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The two most common liability insurance policies for contractors are general liability and professional liability. It can pay for medical costs and legal fees. This coverage protects businesses from third-party lawsuits and pays legal fees for the defense of allegations of slander or libel.

Liability 52

Liability Insurance Claims Legal 52

BD+C

DECEMBER 30, 2013

Just eight years after opening the Santiago Calatrava-designed City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, Spain, local authorities say the seven-building complex is falling apart, according to a report by The Telegraph.

Legal 86

Legal Engineering Contractors Design 86

BD+C

AUGUST 28, 2023

Rebekah Schranck, AIA Contractors Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Architects Building Owners Construction Administration presents its fair share of challenges in the architectural industry, from managing clients' change of heart in the midst of construction to dealing with contractors that are reluctant to revise their work.

Construction 81

Construction AIA Architecture Contractors 81

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) contractors must protect their business property while reducing the odds that a job-related accident or injury could financially harm their business. HVAC contractor insurance is the primary way to help protect your financial interest if things go wrong on the job.

Insurance 52

Insurance Contractors Liability Accidents 52

Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2022

From coordinating with clients to organizing contractors to liaising with material providers, projects can quickly spiral out of control with poor organization and planning. With construction management software, everyone in your company—and even some of your contractors—will be able to stay in touch throughout the project.

Software 148

Software Software Management Construction 148

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 29, 2018

We know contractors are always looking for ways to gain a competitive edge. At Viewpoint, we work with contractors every day to help them find the best solutions for their organizations and we know these professionals are committed to improvement. Contractors Turning to Alternative Construction Solutions Amid Workforce Shortage.

Industrial 144

Industrial Construction Employment Contractors 144

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.

Legal 71

Legal Lien US Contract 71

Construction Lawyer

MAY 30, 2012

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. He is a partner in the law firm of Sabo & Zahn, concentrating in construction law and representing owners, contractors, architects, developers, engineers and other parties in the construction process. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >.

Liability 40

Liability Contractors Design Minnesota 40

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2019

Initial basic intent was to speed procurement via the pre-selection of a pool of pre-qualified contractors, however, in may cases has evolved into an elimination of checks and bases associated with traditional procurement methods. Prequalified shortlist of contractors that bid on multiple projects. T and M Basics. •

Contract 100

Contract Construction Bidding Subcontracting 100

Constructonomics

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Building safety is at the forefront of the minds of every building contractor, site manager, architect, designer and building owner from a project’s start to completion. Immediate Legal Compliance. Under The Fire Safety Order for England and Wales (full details of which can be found of the Gov.uk

Safety 138

Safety Legal Construction Equipment 138

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 12, 2017

Job Order Contracting benefits all participants and stakeholders – facilities management, DPW, engineering, real property owners, facility users, procurement, contractors and oversight groups. Lower Design Costs. Virtual Elimination of Legal Disputes. Shorter Overall Project Delivery Time. Higher Constructability.

Contract 100

Contract Change Orders Procurement Legal 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 25, 2018

Building shape, size and height • Design method. Site restrictions developer/contractor. Legal fees • Soil and environmental tests. Special design consultants • Land surveys. Legal fees • Soil and environmental tests. Special design consultants • Land surveys. Location • Extent of site works.

Commercial 100

Commercial Construction Commissioning Permits 100

Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 28, 2022

Following award of the contract to the successful bidder, immediate concerns arose regarding the design. The contractor’s president believed there was a defect in the design and he began to offer suggestions on redesign. The contractor submitted numerous RFI’s, to which the government responded. The Decision.

Contract 62

Contract New Hampshire Contractors Office 62

cnstrctr

JANUARY 4, 2020

It is a legally binding document that the groups agree to at the start of a project and are held accountable to throughout. As not every project is the same, there are various types of contracts between the owner and contractor which depending upon which is chosen can change your responsibilities drastically.

Contract 88

Contract Construction Finance Documentation 88

Construction Law

APRIL 2, 2024

Legal terms explained Kyle Melville of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP explains what is meant by Scott Schedules. Insurance Assessing the Design and Build Risk Our regular expert insurance market commentary from John D Wright of JD Risk Associates looks at the available design and build risk cover available.

Construction 52

Construction Liability Risk Contract 52

ENR Construction

JULY 31, 2012

Legal Fallout Spreads from Trainor Glass Default. Description: General Contractor McCarthy Building Cos. Specialty contractor innovation. Building Types. Construction Methods. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption.

Legal 43

Legal FAQ News Education 43

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 17, 2018

Contractors today deal with challenging projects, often with multiple performance obligations. The new GAAP revenue recognition standards developed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board are here, and these standards are designed with complex projects in mind. Here are some of the important steps: . Identify the Contract.

Accounting 163

Accounting Contract Viewpoint Cash Flow 163

Levelset

JUNE 3, 2022

Construction contractors face potential loss with each project they take on. When a loss occurs, it can put a real crunch on a contractor’s cash flow. Project loss insurance has the potential to save contractors from devastating project losses, no matter the cause. It also helps contractors manage cash flow during a loss.

Insurance 52

Insurance Cash Flow Claims Contractors 52

HardHatChat

APRIL 24, 2023

As a National General Contractor working across multiple verticals in the commercial construction space, we understand the challenges (COVID and Supply Chain) facing our retail, restaurant, hospitality, and senior housing clients. One key area includes the learning curve for municipalities and state laws.

Commercial 156

Commercial Construction Retail Housing 156

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Despite this, both general contractors and subcontractors struggle with the complexities of the payment process and face significant cash flow obstacles. Time and time again, I hear about contractors’ frustrations and struggles with late payments and cash flow and how it negatively impacts their businesses. Increasing financial risk.

Autodesk 87

Autodesk Cash Flow Construction Risk 87

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 31, 2019

However, most investors and contractors don’t seem to realize this until they find themselves in the midst of such a problem. In fact, some projects end up being aborted simply because the contractor and the property owner could not agree on certain issues. Solving a dispute is much easier than preventing it in the first place.

Agreement 121

Agreement Construction Documentation Risk 121

Construction Dive

MARCH 5, 2015

Success in construction requires more than design, technical and managerial skills; one must be fully conversant with numerous aspects of construction law in order to fully understand one’s rights and responsibilities. Read more.'

Contractors 48

Contractors Engineering Contract Documentation 48

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

It’s both frustrating and costly for contractors when a construction project is postponed. This helps contractors complete their construction deliverables on time and within budget. As a contractor, misquoting a job estimate can be massively detrimental; some jobs are shut down for weeks, months or even dropped altogether.

Construction 187

Construction Software Software Estimating 187

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. Construction management starts with a project owner sharing project information to contractors and subcontractors in order to solicit bids. The process.

Project Management 148

Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 148

Constructor Marketing that Works

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

I presume your question is about which ‘media’, but that’s what KILLS contractor response. This is a CLASSIC web designer mistake. This is why we put ad “packages” together for contractors. The videos show REAL results from real contractors. That combo – and not the media choice – is what rules response. That’s YOUR job.

Legal 40

Legal Budgeting Budget Contractors 40

Lets Build

DECEMBER 2, 2022

It involves taking a quality-focused, hands-on approach to all stages and aspects of design, construction, and client relations. It requires written standards that can be referred to at any time by employees, sub-contractors, and clients alike. Construction quality management is broadly similar to project management.

Management 156

Management Construction Risk Cash Flow 156

BD+C

JUNE 7, 2013

The University of Utah broke ground today on its cutting-edge College of Law building, which will facilitate new approaches to legal education based on more hands-on learning and skills training. Body Image: read more.

Utah 66

Utah Education Legal Innovation 66

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

This is a chance for everyone to get to know key stakeholders, breaking down siloes between procurement and legal, scheduling and management, and so forth. Review drawings and designs one final time At the start of the meeting, all drawings and designs should exist in a state of approval.

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Schedule Budgeting 52

Green Building Law Update

MAY 7, 2017

Last week the American Institute of Architects released the 2017 edition of the A201 family of contract documents, including updated versions of the AIA’s documents developed for the design-bid-build delivery model. The previous version of the design-bid-build contract documents included a Sustainable Project version.

Documentation 168

Documentation AIA Sustainability Contract 168

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 9, 2018

When compared to the industry norm of 75% of all construction projects being over budget, delayed, or resulting in legal disputes. Properly designed and implemented JOC Programs can optimize school operations budgets and construction bonds, resulting in more dollars spent on actual construction versus procurement costs and waste.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Construction Procurement Budgeting 100

Best Practices Construction Law

JULY 6, 2017

Spearin: Owner designs. Contractor builds. Contractor absolved. The case involved a contractor who agreed to build a dry-dock in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. In order to build the dry-dock in the site selected for it, the contractor was required to relocate a portion of a sewer that ran through the specified site.

Sewer 63

Sewer Ohio United States Construction 63

Levelset

AUGUST 31, 2022

The Hartford provides insurance for a variety of contractor types, including plumbers, electricians, painters, and carpenters. Pathpoint provides instant quotes and coverage for small contractors (under $2 million in revenue and up to $400,000 in payroll). They welcome new contractors. Best construction insurance companies.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Compensation Construction 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Therefore, it’s vital to your project’s success to do your diligence in the preconstruction phase and be accurate and realistic about project deadlines and costs from architects and contractors. This is the opportunity where architects, contractors, and owners can express their concerns over budget and timelines of the project.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Budget Construction Software 52

Construction Lawyer

APRIL 27, 2012

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. He is a partner in the law firm of Sabo & Zahn, concentrating in construction law and representing owners, contractors, architects, developers, engineers and other parties in the construction process. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >.

Design 40

Design AIA Illinois San Diego 40

Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Following award of the contract to the successful bidder, immediate concerns arose regarding the design. The contractor’s presiden believe there was a defect in the design and he began to offer suggestions on redesign. The contractor submitted numerous RFI’s, to which the government responded. The Decision.

Contract 67

Contract New Hampshire Contractors Claims 67