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.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 18, 2016

Responding to consultant email and draft report of Phase II environmental site assessment. Reviewing and approving quotes in draft third party journal article on defects in green building contracts. Drafting form contract for LEED consultant to use in responding to RFPs. Lunch with prospective client]. 01:30 p.m.

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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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Green Building Law Update

MAY 7, 2017

The new Sustainable Projects Exhibit is a potential game changer that could revitalize the now sluggish if not moribund domestic green building industrial complex, that suffers from the lack of regular involvement of the legal profession, and as I recently wrote the resultant, Less than 20% of Green Building Contracts Properly Drafted.

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Construction and Infrastructure Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

The new law puts the onus on direct contractors to not only monitor their own payroll practices, but to ensure that their subcontractors and lower tier subcontractors are engaging in proper payroll practices. AB 1701 does not afford individual workers a direct right to sue contractors. Section 2810.3

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 12, 2015

Just like my kids expect to be paid for the lemonade they sell, contractors and subcontractors expect to be paid on a timely basis once the work has been performed. Contractors have a means of shifting the risk of non-payment by the owner to its subcontractor by including a certain payment provisions in the subcontract agreement.

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Construction and Infrastructure Law

JANUARY 9, 2020

A well drafted indemnity clause will ensure that all parties are liable for the result of their own work and negligence and that of any party that they have hired to work on a project. In many instances, a clause can be drafted to protect against claims asserted as well as an ultimate finding of liability.

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Construction and Infrastructure Law

JANUARY 9, 2020

A well drafted indemnity clause will ensure that all parties are liable for the result of their own work and negligence and that of any party that they have hired to work on a project. In many instances, a clause can be drafted to protect against claims asserted as well as an ultimate finding of liability.

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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. prohibits contractors from requiring employees to work “in surroundings or under working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to his health or safety.”

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Best Practices Construction Law

JULY 31, 2015

Using some of Siviglia’s tips in Courses on Drafting Contracts , 12 Scribes J. Legal Writing 89 (2008-09), here are a few items to think about when drafting contracts: A contract is about defining transactions and relationships. A contract is a set of instructions.

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Constructlaw

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Subcontractor Spirtas Worldwide LLC filed a Miller Act claim against contractor SGLC Consulting LLC to recover the cost of materials provided and labor performed on a project for the U.S. Spirtas countered that the TPA was not a valid and legally binding arbitration agreement because SGLC never countersigned it.

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Constructlaw

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Subcontractor Spirtas Worldwide LLC filed a Miller Act claim against contractor SGLC Consulting LLC to recover the cost of materials provided and labor performed on a project for the U.S. Spirtas countered that the TPA was not a valid and legally binding arbitration agreement because SGLC never countersigned it.

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Agreement Illinois Contract Bidding 52

Best Practices Construction Law

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

First, email communications tend to be sent "off the cuff" without creating a draft of the communication that can be reviewed by team members. The statute expressly states that: A record or signature may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because it is in electronic form.

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

31, 2019), the Superior Court of Connecticut squarely addressed this precise issue in a case involving a change order dispute between a contractor and subcontractor. The subcontractor filed a demand for arbitration against the contractor, seeking both its contract balance and approximately $40,000 in extra and/or change order work.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 14, 2023

This provides the chance to share your opinions about the industry, alternative ways of thinking about challenges like sustainability, skills, diversity and inclusion, procurement, legal issues, and technology trends that the industry should be aware of. Technical Instruction This is the how. You’ll need an Autodesk ID to sign in.

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Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 10, 2017

Consider the following construction contract provisions: “If the Owner fails to make payment for a period of 30 days, the Contractor may , after seven days written notice, terminate the Contract and recover from the Owner payment for Work performed.”.

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Construction Law Monitor

MARCH 9, 2012

Whether it be a public or private, commercial or residential, and no matter how large or small the project or contractor, the first question I ask any potential client is – where’s the contract? Construction contract defined : Construction Contract: A legal document which specifies the details of a construction project.

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Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 26, 2010

While attending the Associated Owners & Developers 14th Annual Construction Industry Conference, entitled How Owners and Contractors Can Control Project Risk, here in New Orleans today, I sat in on a informative session regarding ConsensusDOCS. Many experts believe that the AIA standard form contracts are drafted to protect the Architect.

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Construction Law Monitor

AUGUST 24, 2012

I recently found a good article on JDSupra.com , always a great source for solid legal content, regarding California Senate Bill 474. This Bill protects subcontractors when contracting so that they cannot be held liable to indemnify the general contractor or owner from certain types of negligence.

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Contractor Magazine

JULY 27, 2012

Contractor Magazine. Plumbing Contractor. Piping Contractor. IAPMO and ASSE are now working together to draft a legally binding document for the transition. Name: Sign In or register to use your Contractor Magazine ID. Rainwater capture next for plumbing contractors. Contractor Magazine Newsletters.

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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. which by default in most projects reviewed resulted in achieving a green building the obligation of the general contractor).

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Construction Law Monitor

MARCH 28, 2011

What’s great about her post is that it discusses a very legal topic – construction contracts – from the perspective of someone in the business. Should your contractor fail to deliver agreed-upon services, you have a legally binding document to bring into court as a security of recourse. Get professional help.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 1, 2021

Those contractors who built these projects tended to be very experienced and skilled at that process. One monthly OAC (Owner-Architect-Contractor) meeting would be held to keep everyone on the same page about the project. The legal side of jobsite visits - jump to 37:05. His first jobs were high end retail design projects.

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Pro Builder

MAY 27, 2022

They usually also prohibit the individual from serving as an independent contractor for, or having any ownership interest in, a competitive organization. “I The legal fees and time required to defend one’s actions can be costly, even when a court strikes down the first employer’s covenants as unreasonable.

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Best Practices Construction Law

DECEMBER 6, 2013

When the general contractor did not pay the subcontractor for its work, the subcontractor filed a lawsuit in federal court in Texas based upon diversity jurisdiction (. Best Practices Case Law Legal Trends atlantic marine case construction disputes forum selection clause litigation' The appeals court.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

DECEMBER 20, 2012

In my opinion, the best “employees” are not actually employees (both in the legal and practical sense). Genuine independent contractors — not phony “contractors” created by scammy employees to cicumvent tax or workers compensation laws — often do the best work. This is a one-sided war.

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Construction Law Monitor

APRIL 5, 2012

This is huge because, this type of proceeding can cost a homeowner thousands just in legal fees. As a contractor, filing a lien is very important to preserve rights against parties it did not contract with who may be liable for payment. Companies like Zlien.com are excellent resources for all things related to liens.

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Best Practices Construction Law

APRIL 8, 2013

When the general contractor did not pay the subcontractor for its work, the subcontractor filed a lawsuit in federal court in Texas based upon diversity jurisdiction (. American Marine Construction Case Law Supreme Court construction law forum selection clause legal research' The appeals court.

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Construction Law Monitor

MAY 30, 2012

Mediation and Arbitration have been touted as the faster, cheaper and more efficient way to handle legal disputes. ” See AAA’s Guide to Drafting Dispute Resolution Clauses for Construction Contracts . Knowing the rules is critical to the success of an arbitration or any type of legal proceeding.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 18, 2021

According to a recent survey from Autodesk and Dodge Data & Analytics, 66% of general contractors experience trouble getting off the job on at least a quarter of their projects. The first step is to track every part of the project to streamline reviewing legal terms and change orders, for example.

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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. As I posted in this blog less than a year ago, Less than 20% of Green Building Contracts are Properly Drafted. That may sound self serving, but it is true.

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CivilJungle

MAY 28, 2021

All building construction projects possess few common elements – design, financial & legal purposes. Approach a Contractor. Step 2: Draft a Preliminary Plan: Utilization of S.M.A.R.T. & Draft an initial plan: Use the S.M.A.R.T. Steps & Processes of Building Construction. Pre-construction Steps.

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Construction Lawyer

MARCH 15, 2007

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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Construction Cost Estimating

MARCH 11, 2015

For example, if you''re obtaining one contractor bid for roofing, covering all the things listed therein class, simply enter the value once the heading Roofing. GET ALL BIDS IN WRITING Make sure you GET ALL BIDS IN WRITING from contractors, subs, and vendors, with a full description of the materials and labor provided.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 30, 2011

» Relationship between the designer and the contractor. One part of our industry that I simply cannot get my head around is the oftentimes adversarial relationship that exists between the building design professionals and the building contractors on a particular job. My How You’ve Grown! productivity. project collaboration.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Professional liability insurance provides contractors coverage from financial losses that happen as a result of their errors, mistakes, or negligence. For instance, a plumber who fails to properly lay a pipe could cause water damage that leads to an expensive repair for the general contractor. What is professional liability insurance?

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Errors and omissions (E&O) insurance covers contractors against financial loss resulting from mistakes, errors, or claims of negligence. For example, an electrical contractor who failed to properly wire a building may cause a costly repair for the general contractor. Errors and omissions vs. professional liability insurance.

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