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. Legal terms explained Kyle Melville of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP explains what is meant by Scott Schedules. Guest editor Retentions – time to say goodbye? Permission to appeal has already been granted.

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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.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The two most common liability insurance policies for contractors are general liability and professional liability. General liability and professional liability protect businesses from different risks. It can pay for medical costs and legal fees. In most states, contractors need to be licensed to provide construction services.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

Secondary data sources , such as contractor and subcontractor quotes are secondary data sources and should not be exclusively relied upon. #2 Credible Cost Estimate Core Elements #1 Objectivity – The information used and those invovled in the creation of the construction cost estimate must be objective.

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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. Discuss Potential Risks in Advance. Put It in Writing.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 17, 2012

The policy unnecessarily increases risks for government contractors. First, a contractor will have to review the green building code, ensure that it is complying with the code, and then submit documentation to the contracting officer to show compliance. Does the Contractor lose its certification? Here are two reasons: 1.

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ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Contractors Should Beware of Recovery Risks. Description: Contractors face recovery risk when they take on too much work after they’ve depleted their staff, cash and other resources. Risk management. Specialty contractor innovation. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge.

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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.

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Construction Law

DECEMBER 2, 2022

ICE’s report says accurate emissions reporting must become integral in the design of major infrastructure if private finance is to help fund green projects. Projects may also risk litigation for failing to mitigate the release of carbon in their design, construction and operation.

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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.

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Levelset

AUGUST 31, 2022

The Hartford provides insurance for a variety of contractor types, including plumbers, electricians, painters, and carpenters. And they offer risk specialists to help your business minimize losses. Pathpoint provides instant quotes and coverage for small contractors (under $2 million in revenue and up to $400,000 in payroll).

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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.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

General contractors know these risks when they take the role. But what if the general contractor isn’t at fault, and a subcontractor is to blame? Does a general contractor’s insurance cover their subcontractors’ accidents or mistakes? This policy may also cover legal fees involved in certain types of lawsuits.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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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Construction Lawyer

MAY 13, 2009

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. >.

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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.

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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. >.

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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. To mitigate your risks, stick with high-quality and proven performance.

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Commercial Construction Retail Housing 156

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.'

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ENR Construction

JULY 31, 2012

Legal Fallout Spreads from Trainor Glass Default. Description: General Contractor McCarthy Building Cos. Risk management. Specialty contractor innovation. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Building Types. Construction Methods. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus.

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Legal FAQ News Education 43

BD+C

JUNE 14, 2023

This article will identify the primary causes of engineering failures, define proactive versus reactive maintenance, recognize the reasons for deferred maintenance, and identify the financial and safety risks related to deferred maintenance. This is detectable when the distress is usually severe, which can lead to astronomical repair costs.

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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.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

In the UK, the water industry announced its commitment to a carbon zero future by 2030, which is decades before the government’s legally binding target of 2050. We’re able to use the lessons learned captured throughout each CPMS milestone to predict risk.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

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? Design Standardisation. The solution?

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Information of Construction Risk Management. Construction risk management is a long steep process, in which we have to calculate the all-possible risk and determine the process by which we can reduce this type of risk. Where we identify, analyze the risks and work over them. What Is Construction Risk Management ?

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 10, 2017

Long term, mutually beneficial relationships among contractors and real property owners / facilities management. Risk reduction. Virtual elimination of legal disputes. Reduced overhead for both owner and contractor. Financial transparency. Few change orders. Focus upon outcomes. Value-based procurement.

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Levelset

JUNE 29, 2022

But because of the inherent dangers on construction jobsites, contractors are under close scrutiny for compliance. Top 10 OSHA violations by contractors. Many of the citations stem from improper use or unsafe setup of ladders – we’ve all seen workers jerry-rigging a ladder for something other than what it was designed for.

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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.

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ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Laser Scanning Enhances Quality and Cuts Costs for Contractors. Description: Contractors see new, lower-cost systems as the future of as-built documentation, especially for firms performing renovations and additions. Risk management. Specialty contractor innovation. Building Types. Construction Methods. Sustainability.

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Contractors FAQ News Education 64

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Industry Protests Increased Use of Single-Step Design-Build by Army Corps. Risk management. Specialty contractor innovation. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Building Types. Construction Methods. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Associations.

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Industrial Design FAQ News 65

ENR Construction

AUGUST 14, 2012

Congress Grills Contractor, VA About Troubled Orlando Project. Description: Will the VA terminate the contractor or figure out the project differences and get it done? Risk management. Specialty contractor innovation. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Building Types. Sustainability.

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Contractors FAQ News Education 54