Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Naturally, many contractors (like you!) Let’s get some clarity on some of this year’s FAQs about Contractor Management platforms and how you can conquer each quarter! Let’s get some clarity on some of this year’s FAQs about Contractor Management platforms and how you can conquer each quarter!

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FAQ Contractors Management OSHA 79

Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

As suppliers, contractors are expected to demonstrate their training and expertise by adhering to prequalifications requirements. Contractor prequalifications are third-party audits and certifications that serve as proof of skill, dedication to maintaining safe working conditions, and adherence to regulations like OSHA.

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Management Contractors Safety Certification 95

Wolgast Corporation

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

If you haven’t built a building in the last couple of years, you may be surprised when your banker tells you that they want to hire a Title Company to handle all of your payments to not only the General Contractor, but also directly to the General Contractor’s second tier Sub-Contractors. Why should you care?

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Lien Risk Contractors Banking 95

Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 20, 2020

After four days of answering client inquiries (that’s my favorite part my job as a construction attorney), I decided to write an ebook addressing: (1) the most important legal issues facing contractors in this time of uncertainty; (2) the practical day-to-day issues involving site access, safety, wages, unemployment and other benefits; (3) tips (..)

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Contractors Claims Legal Mobility 124

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 1, 2022

It is time for contractors to get serious about the new accounting lease standard. It is time for contractors to get serious about the FASB ASU 2016?02 These types of transactions are not always sufficiently documented, and terms and conditions may not be at arm’s length. The Impact of ASC 842 – The New Lease Standard Is Here.

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Leases FASB Finance Accounting 178

Best Practices Construction Law

JULY 10, 2022

And that’s precisely what many lenders say on distressed projects when the owner fails to make final payment and the contractor looks to the bank for funding: “We have no money for you contractor!”. The owner and contractor entered into an AIA Contract for the construction management services. in BCD Associates.,

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Contractors Agreement Banking AIA 62

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 1, 2017

ALL VENDORS (JOC Construction Contractors) must register at www.alliedstatescooperative.com and check off “JOC services” in the event of any addendums to the Solicitation. Bidding information and documents are also available. The post RFP JOC Construction Contractors appeared first on 4BT. Tools: 4BT OpenJOC UPB.

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Contractors Construction Procurement Bidding 100

Levelset

MARCH 31, 2022

As a contractor, you rely on the property owner to pay you for your work and materials. Dig deeper: What contractors need to know about the insurance claims process. In general, there are four parties involved in a restoration project: Property owner Insurance company Claims adjuster Contractor. Avoid insurance negotiations.

Insurance 93

Insurance Deals Contractors Claims 93

Green Building Law Update

MAY 3, 2015

Members of the environmental industrial complex that deal in matters of LEED should review their contracts and other documents and update them now. Correctly referring to LEED certification is of paramount importance in legal opinions given in building acquisitions and financing. The operative language might be some variation of.

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Documentation Certification Green District of Columbia 120

Lets Build

MAY 5, 2022

For construction companies, it can also significantly increase profitability and maximise legal compliance. How often have you cursed your company’s filing systems while hunting fruitlessly through online directories or paper filing systems in search of a document? Documentation is accessible anywhere, any time.

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Inspections Software Software Documentation 148

Carol Hagen

OCTOBER 14, 2009

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is the hottest construction tool and has been embraced by General Contractors, Mechanical Contractors Architects, etc. ConsensusDocs has addressed BIM extensively in their contract documents and large scale complex projects certainly are reaping the rewards of BIM everyday.

Legal 100

Legal BIM CAD Documentation 100

Levelset

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Contractors working in Pennsylvania on public works projects must pay their workers on a weekly basis. The prevailing wage rates for a project must be posted by the general contractor and each subcontractor on-site. The contracting authority provides bidders with the prevailing wage rates within the bid and contract documents.

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Pennsylvania Contractors Cash Flow Contract 52

Levelset

OCTOBER 13, 2022

To help your business remain viable, contractor’s insurance should be a crucial part of your financial strategy. Insurance also puts other parties’ minds at ease when they want to hire you as a specialty contractor. If you’re bidding on contract work, you will likely need a COI per terms of a legal agreement.

Insurance 52

Insurance Certification Contractors Liability 52

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

The best way to mitigate risk in your green building project are properly drafted contract documents prepared by this law firm or by another attorney with green building experience. The document is simply that good. The American Institute of Architects has published standard form construction industry documents since 1888.

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Green Risk Drafting Sustainability 153

Levelset

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

In Minnesota, prevailing wage laws apply to state-funded construction projects that are over $2,500 with one trade contractor or over $25,000 with more than one trade contractor. They are determined by the current rates in force at the time the project goes out for bid and are usually included in the bid and contract documents.

Minnesota 52

Minnesota Contractors Cash Flow Finance 52

BD+C

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

One of the most notable changes is a new Contractor-Subcontractor Master Agreement and accompanying work order. The new agreement allows a contractor and subcontractor to agree to a predefined set of terms and conditions that apply to multiple scopes of work.

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Documentation AIA Agreement Contract 45

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 GAO, 2009 The associated processes for developing a credible construction cost estimate are equally well documented. Primary data sources should be used whenever possible.

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Estimating CSI Life Cycle Construction 217

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 cooperatives – Contractor Info.

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Contract Legal United States Documentation 100

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Contractors have to deliver a quality project within budget and on time while keeping the revolving door of subcontractors happy. For construction contractors, attaining those accomplishments will require planning, detailed monitoring of the project progress, better communication, and collaboration with all team members and stakeholders.

Project Management 105

Project Management Management Documentation Plans 105

Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 26, 2019

In this civil engineering article, you will get the details about the role of a contractor and the liabilities of him. Normally, a contractor has to plan, implement, supervise, examine and direct a building construction project from beginning to completion devoid of the scope of the project. Anticipate any probable changes.

Contractors 40

Contractors Legal Safety Liability 40

Construction Dive

DECEMBER 10, 2015

By Bruce Jervis The legal standard for a successful differing site condition claim is stated in a variety of ways. At its most fundamental level, however, it comes down to two questions:What representations did the contract documents make regarding physical site conditions?Was The contractor’s assumptions proved to be incorrect.

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Site Contractors Claims Documentation 48

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. Such documents include building permits and approval of the project plan.

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Agreement Construction Documentation Risk 121

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

In reality, it’s often a monster document packed full of legalese that can be difficult to understand. A contract should really be a tool to help everyone in the construction industry; it doesn’t have to be this monster document that you just hold your nose, sign, and hope for the best.” Know the different types of contracts.

Contract 52

Contract Contractors Negotiation Subcontracting 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. This means that all of your documents, information, and processes will be accessible to you at all times. Minimized risk of legal claims.

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Software Software Management Construction 148

Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Under the Miller Act, second-tier claimants must give notice of any claim to the prime contractor within 90 days of last providing labor or materials. In this case, the prime contractor contacted the sub-subcontractor to ask how much it was owed on the project. The Email as Notice of Claim. Send those emails. Follow-up.

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Claims Contractors Maryland United States 54

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. The preconstruction meeting should include, at a minimum, the owner and general contractor. Contract review Review all contracts, plans, and legal documents with all stakeholders.

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Schedule Budgeting 52

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.

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Construction AIA Architecture Contractors 81

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 24, 2017

From an owner perspective stakeholders include senior management, project management, administrative, accounting, purchasing, building uses, and legal staff. Training – Create training documentation in concert with developed procedures. Ensure procedures match current make-up and size of staff.

Contract 100

Contract CSI Software Software 100

Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 18, 2018

Many Tennessee contractor’s have felt the same way with the changes in the licensing laws over the past few years. The rule relating to the effect of a contractor who exceeds its licensing limit is now clear based upon the decision in Clayton Pickens v. The lazy teenagers slept. Mom and dad were triggered for eight hours.

Contractors 59

Contractors Tennessee Documentation Contract 59

Lets Build

DECEMBER 2, 2022

It requires written standards that can be referred to at any time by employees, sub-contractors, and clients alike. A construction quality management plan should be drafted as a standard document, to be applied to all future projects. Creating a plan. A construction quality management plan is never finished—it’s always evolving.

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Management Construction Risk Cash Flow 156

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Subcontractor business liability insurance should be retained since a catastrophic claim could bankrupt most all painting contractors. Are subcontractors covered under the general contractor’s insurance? Medical expenses, property damage, and legal defense costs can grow quickly. 7 insurance policies subcontractors may need.

Insurance 98

Insurance Liability Claims Injury 98

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

Lets Build

AUGUST 4, 2023

More to read: Why construction should stop thinking of software as a cost Effective collaboration Several teams are involved in construction project execution, including contractors, project managers, consultants, and clients. This includes blueprints, legal contracts, building codes, budget documents, proposals, bids, etc.

Software 78

Software Software Construction Budgeting 78

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 22, 2019

We all know what can go terribly wrong with traditional construction procurement and delivery processes… lack of financial visibility, poor work scope definition, quality issues, legal disputes… in short, poor outcomes tend to be the norm. Learn… Share… Excel…have FUN!

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Procurement Construction Contract Legal 100

Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Can a licensed contractor shield himself from personal liability for negligent construction by doing business as a limited liability company (LLC)? Or, does the license impose an obligation on the individual that cannot be avoided by a legal structure such as an LLC? The personal liability of the individual member was trickier.

South Carolina 54

South Carolina Contractors Liability Legal 54

Lets Build

AUGUST 4, 2023

More to read: Why construction should stop thinking of software as a cost Effective collaboration Several teams are involved in construction project execution, including contractors, project managers, consultants, and clients. This includes blueprints, legal contracts, building codes, budget documents, proposals, bids, etc.

Software 78

Software Software Construction Budgeting 78

Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Contractors, LLC v. United States , the contractor who had been awarded a fixed price, time sensitive contractor to repair pavement at an Air Force base filed suit against the Department of Defense (“Agency”), alleging it had been wrongfully terminated for default. ” In Alutiiq Manf.

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Schedule Contract Contractors United States 48