Levelset

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Governments balance the needs of both by requiring contractors, property owners, and others involved in construction to mitigate the effect of building activity on the environment, including air, water, and animal and plant life. In general, these laws apply to both contractors on the jobsite and the owner of the completed building.

Regulation 52

Regulation Contractors Permits Construction 52

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 22, 2020

Obtain and evaluate proposals from job order contractors and other vendors on approved construction projects. Ensure vendor/ contractor compliance with all safety and code regulations. Secure necessary permits which may include Conditional Use Permits, Environmental Impact Statements, and building permits.

Permits 152

Permits Negotiation Commissioning Consulting 152

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Maintaining proper licensing, permits and compliance measures is the bitter pill that every above-board contractor needs to take. This can be a daunting challenge as confusion about different state and local rules, complex filing and reporting procedures and more can easily make contractors’ heads spin. This can be […]

Management 192

Management Viewpoint Permits Construction 192

Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 14, 2018

The new rule will also enable contractors for all types of construction projects, from schools to local roadways and… A new measure by the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will ensure the waters of the U.S. continue to become “even cleaner,” according to AGC.

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Permits Contractors AGC Engineering 50

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 29, 2016

Surety bonds for contractors can be categorized as either license and permit bonds or contract bonds. License and permit bonds are required by almost all states and many local municipalities in order to guarantee compliance with license or permitting requirements.

Contract 200

Contract Permits United States Contractors 200

ENR Construction

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Under the settlement, TxDOT will close out claims related to disagreements on permit costs, right-of-way acquisition, COVID-19-related issues and the replacement of the engineer of record, according to the attorney for project general contractor Flatiron/Dragados.

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Agreement Texas Permits Claims 69

ENR Construction

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Under the settlement, TxDOT will close out claims related to disagreements on permit costs, right-of-way acquisition, COVID-19-related issues and the replacement of the engineer of record, according to the attorney for project general contractor Flatiron/Dragados.

Permits 69

Permits Claims Engineering Contractors 69

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Laws permitting medical and sometimes recreational marijuana present challenges for employers — not the least of which is finding workers who can pass a hiring or post-accident/incident drug test.

Accidents 116

Accidents Permits Contractors Employment 116

Construction Dive

JANUARY 18, 2019

metros, residents' demand for a live-work-play environment is drawing business and keeping contractors busy. As is trending in many U.S.

Memphis 108

Memphis Permits Tennessee Metro 108

ENR Construction

JULY 14, 2023

Work is set to resume on the 175-MW Yellowstone County project, with Burns & McDonnell as EPC contractor, after new court ruling that followed revised state law banning regulators from weighing greenhouse gas emissions in permit reviews of new energy projects.

Montana 69

Montana Permits Regulation Contractors 69

Construction Dive

AUGUST 22, 2019

A new analysis found that Power Construction pulled permits for more than twice the square footage of runner-up Clark Construction.

Chicago 86

Chicago Deals Permits Contractors 86

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 25, 2023

This phase includes determining the project’s scope, selecting materials, and determining the necessary permits and approvals. The developer will also need to obtain the necessary permits and approvals from local, state, and federal agencies. This includes creating a detailed project schedule, budget, and phasing plan.

Commercial 217

Commercial Leases Regulation Finance 217

HardHatChat

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Plus, having worked in many states and major cities, we’re familiar with the local construction landscape and can help anticipate regional considerations for labor, permitting and approvals. In terms of cultivation facilities, contractors also need to understand and plan for the extensive mechanicals that go into these locations.

Retail 296

Retail Green Construction Regulation 296

Levelset

JULY 21, 2022

In order to perform construction work, many states require contractors to be “licensed and bonded.” Well, every state sets its own rules for contractor licensing, and contractors often must purchase a surety bond in order to legally practice their trade. Learn more: The complete guide to contractor licensing state-by-state.

Contractors 52

Contractors Claims Oregon Residential 52

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Unrealistic Expectations for Construction Permit Review. One of the first ways a project can get jammed up early on in the construction process is if the client is unrealistic about the length of the municipality’s permitting process. It’s also important to remember that permitting processes vary from city to city.

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Schedule Commercial Drawings Permits 312

NH Construction Law

MAY 20, 2023

A couple of years ago I blogged ( #101 ) on “pay-if-paid” clauses, which make a general contractor’s receipt of payment from the owner a prerequisite – a “condition precedent,” in legal terms – to its obligation to pay subcontractors. JBC Merger Sub LLC v. Tricon Enterprises, Inc. , 145, 286 A.3d

Contractors 40

Contractors Bargains New Hampshire Contract 40

Safety Services Company

JANUARY 26, 2024

This figure reveals a potential gap in safety and compliance procedures within contractor management. Fire and Burn Safety Practices for Contractor Management Now that we’ve determined some of the biggest offenders, let’s break down what contractors can do to maintain compliance and create a fire-safe work environment.

Safety 54

Safety Site Permits Electrical 54

BD+C

OCTOBER 25, 2012

Two Philadelphia city councilmen are trying to crack down on the "underground economy" of developers and contractors who work without licenses and permits, pay cash under the table, and operate unsafe job sites. The councilmen introduced a bill to beef up construction regulations. million and $7.4 read more.

Philadelphia 49

Philadelphia Permits Contractors Regulation 49

NH Construction Law

DECEMBER 19, 2021

When a contractor abandons or is terminated from a construction project before substantial completion, one of the first tasks for the owner/developer (or for the contractor’s performance bond surety if such a bond exists) is to locate and hire a completion contractor.

Contractors 40

Contractors Liability Bidding Contract 40

Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 10, 2023

Specialist contractor Haywood Crushing Demolition Ltd has been banned from transporting machinery for a year after a 45-tonne jaw crusher machine came off a trailer. Chains used to secure the load were found to be inadequate while it traveled above permitted speeds without an escort vehicle.

Transportation 77

Transportation Permits Travel Security 77

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 4, 2016

Surety bonds for contractors can be categorized as either license and permit bonds or contract bonds. License and permit bonds are required by almost all states and many local municipalities in order to guarantee compliance with license or permitting requirements.

Contract 120

Contract Permits United States Contractors 120

HardHatChat

JANUARY 17, 2017

Pretty much any national general contractor will tell you they’re in the client service business, but over the years we’ve developed a philosophy that focuses on building relationships with our clients so that we’re a trusted construction partner, not just another vendor. Focus on client relationships, not just client services.

Commercial 156

Commercial Contractors Bidding Spirit 156

Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

It covers land acquisition costs, building materials, construction permits, labor, contingency and interest reserves, closing costs, and plans. Upon approval, the money is sent to the contractor in intervals as the construction work progresses. If the appraisers approve, the lender makes more draw payments to the contractor.

Construction 274

Construction Budgeting Budget Drawings 274

Contractor Connection

JUNE 22, 2017

A professional contractor is always the right choice, and for many reasons. For bathrooms, kitchens, home additions, and anything else that you might want, a professional contractor has years of experience working with the home systems and materials to do the job right. #2: Safety is a top concern among all professional contractors.

Contractors 81

Contractors Budgeting Budget Renovating 81

Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

An apartment addition for an accessory dwelling unit to allow a family member to age in place presents several challenges and lessons learned for both the homeowners and contractor alike. They sought advice from a contractor that had remodeled Toni’s house and had renovated a hairdressing salon the family used to own. “We Peter Fabris.

Permits 98

Permits Remodeling Housing Regulation 98

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

When I think back on the most interesting construction projects and challenges I’ve handled in my career as a national commercial contractor, without a doubt some of the most memorable have been in landmark-status buildings. Plan for Extra Permitting Hoops. Here are three key takeaways from our experiences over the years: 1.

New York City 267

New York City Construction Chicago Permits 267

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

AUGUST 30, 2021

While the changes concern small business contracting requirements, they will impact business contractors of all sizes. For example, one of the rules makes noteworthy changes to the FAR’s Limitations on Subcontracting, resulting in a more friendly regulatory landscape for small business prime contractors.

Contract 52

Contract Subcontracting Contractors Regulation 52

Wolgast Corporation

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Internal/Fixed Costs He considers internal pricing contractor-controlled pricing, which means general conditions and direct internal costs that are fixed costs. These include permits, insurance, taxes, supervision, equipment freight, taxes, etc. that stay the same regardless of the size of the building.

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Estimating Plans Materials Permits 127

GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The following are some effective ways to stay on schedule: 1. Examine Permits: Consider the potential permits you'll need when choosing construction methods. Additional permits may add costs and delays to your project. . Will they offer technical service? Have they been in business for a long time?

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Permits Construction Schedule Products 148

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

Pro Builder

JULY 2, 2021

months from obtaining building permits to completion, while houses built by owners (custom builds) required the longest time, 13 months. Homes built by hired contractors normally needed around 9.7 These four divisions had average time from permit to completion exceeding the nation’s average (7.8 months), the Pacific (10.0

Permits 52

Permits Construction Housing Contractors 52

HardHatChat

APRIL 6, 2010

The travel expenses alone for a non-local general contractor would inflate a retail construction bid to the point where the job isn’t economical. It’s better to work with a national retail construction contractor who is familiar with building your store in other cities verses a local general contractor who’s never built for you before.

Commercial 174

Commercial Contractors Retail Construction 174

Construction Superintendent Magazine

MAY 21, 2022

Construction employment edged up by 2,000 jobs between March and April as contractors try to find workers in an increasingly tight labor market, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government data.

Employment 52

Employment Industrial Permits Construction 52

Construction Dive

APRIL 20, 2015

Featured… Substantial Performance Allows Contractor Recovery Despite DeficienciesContractor Responsible for Increased Costs of State Permitting' The doctrine pertains to many types of contracts, but it is most frequently applied to construction contracts.

Contractors 48

Contractors Permits Contract Construction 48

HardHatChat

AUGUST 7, 2019

Plus, having worked in many states and major cities, we’re familiar with the local construction landscape and can help anticipate regional considerations for labor, permitting and approvals. In terms of cultivation facilities, contractors also need to understand and plan for the extensive mechanicals that go into these locations.

Legal 260

Legal Commercial Retail Illinois 260

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Entities/people involved in a JOC Program at a Project or Task Order levels include: client/building user, project managers, awarded JOC contractor, contracting officer/contracting officer representative, others as required. Each Project requires at least one Task Order. USACE JOC Participants. JOC TASK ORDER Process Overview.

Negotiation 151

Negotiation Contract Office Contractors 151

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 21, 2018

Contractors make mistakes with words. Contractors make mistakes with numbers. Alabama Highway Department , a highway contractor tried to withdraw its bid on public contract and have its bid bond returned after it made a mistake on a its written proposal. And sometimes, a mistake with words leads to a mistake with numbers.

Bidding 48

Bidding Alabama Contractors Permits 48