Federal Construction Contracting Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

Department of Defense (DoD) published the much anticipated proposed rule for the revamped Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 For example, contractors subject to 252.204–7012 are already required to safeguard covered defense information in accordance with NIST SP 800-171. On December 26, 2023, the U.S.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

During an inspection, the inspector will ask for the written safety policy and all documentation of training, inspections and discipline. This documentation becomes important after the inspection, when a company can challenge or attempt to mitigate any possible penalties. In a criminal case, “self-defense” is an affirmative defense.

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Construction Marketing

APRIL 25, 2016

Document Only What Matters. Although we want to document everything, it’s not feasible. Data documented should accomplish two things: Manage projects. Work-sites too busy to document consistently. Ensure the team understands the importance of accurate documentation. Document every issue that can lead to litigation.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 21, 2018

Much more than only anticipating weather extremes, in the draft document expected to be approved in the coming days, RELi 2.0 RELi Special Reports issued by CMP and Perkins+Will in 2017 documented existing resilience costs of $6.8 The Green Business Certification Inc.’s s newest rating system, RELi 2.0

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 16, 2009

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. Sole Proximate Cause Defense Reaffirmed.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 21, 2018

In a conspicuous example, language in the Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 for the first time requires the Department of Defense, the largest owner of buildings in North America to respond to sea level rise and flooding by constructing new mission critical buildings 3 feet above the base flood 100 year elevation.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 17, 2012

Someone recently asked me why I was baffled about the Department of Defense's decision to use both LEED and a green building code. The Department of Defense has proposed a green building code in order to streamline the process of applying for LEED certification. Here are two reasons: 1. The policy is a waste of taxpayer money.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The K-12 School Shooting Database 1 project is researched and maintained as part of the Advanced Thinking in Homeland Security (HSx) program at the Naval Postgraduate School’s Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS).

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FDR Safety

MARCH 19, 2020

Responding to all document and other information requests by the OSHA inspector. Good documentation of what happened during the inspection is essential to refuting any citation issued. During the Opening Conference, or some time during the inspection, the inspector will ask to see certain records and documents.

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Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

It costs a lot to put up, mainly because it plays a significant role in your safety and security while giving you a solid defense against the effects of snow, wind, rain, heat, hail, and other elements. Take Pictures and Document the Damages. The roof is among the most valuable assets on your house.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 28, 2017

Example being Operations Manuals or Execution Manuals , which are part of the contractual documents. Financial transparency (locally researched, defensible shared unit price cost books from independent and objective sources ). Identify, classify and document functions. Document learnings. Shared risk/reward. Information.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

A JOC Contract is the legal, multi-party procurement and construction delivery document that specifies roles, responsibilities, workflows, deliverables, time frames, and expenditure limits for renovation, repair, and minor new construction projects. . Maintain Job Order RFPs, Job Orders, Estimates, Reviews, and Documents… all in one place.

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Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. The new AIA Documents and Arbitration - What Rules Apply?

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

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. Contractors, LLC v.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Change orders usually include information such as the description of the requested change, an itemized documentation of additional subcontractor costs, a summary of the cost of the proposed change, and a statement that states if the project completion date will change based on the change order. Anticipate Construction Change Orders.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 21, 2018

Supporting cloud technology – Program, Project, Estimate, & Document Management with export to PDF and spreadsheet formats. Unite States Government Printing Office, House Document No. General Services Administration (GSA), Department of Defense (DOD), and National 19 Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

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Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 11, 2007

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. Limitation of Liability in new AIA Document.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 24, 2023

Consider these foundational elements to factor in when creating a technology strategy. Preconstruction Consider your preconstruction technology as your defensive strategy. These issues are prevalent in firms that implement technology in silos.

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NH Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020

Parties to a lawsuit, or who reasonably should anticipate future litigation, have a duty not to destroy evidence crucial to their opponents’ claims or defenses. But what about a building under construction? ” Murray v.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

A problem arises, however, because many design documents are actually hybrid. It also provides project owners with an excellent defense to contractor claims. It is up to the contractor to devise a solution. They contain both design and performance features. This can be confusing for contractors.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Medical expenses, property damage, and legal defense costs can grow quickly. You can think of a significant loss of electronic records like a fire that destroys all your valuable paper documents. Many policies also provide limited coverage for paper documents that are breached because of an oversight or lapse in security. .

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Insurance Liability Claims Injury 98

Building Information Management

MARCH 28, 2012

Featuring exclusive 400,000 line item representation of RSMeans Cost Data, visual estimating, contract management, and document management…all in one application. Full Testimony.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 14, 2012

The document is a compilation of cases and legislation affecting the construction industry. 35, (2011), the Arizona Court of Appeals held that the defense of lack of licensure could be waived if not timely and appropriately raised in an arbitration proceeding. This year, Division 10 released its 6th Annual Update. In William Smith v.

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Lien Defense Las Vegas Construction 48

Construction Lawyer

AUGUST 28, 2013

No doubt as a surprise to many Illinois defense attorneys, a new Illinois law that goes into effect on January 1, 2014, will affect the way settlements are handled. iv) documentation of any other method of resolution of the liens as agreed by the parties. (3)

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The Korte Company

OCTOBER 24, 2023

If a person has to have a computer, printer and an iPad to see project documents or contracts, then the job needs Internet. This task is most challenging on Department of Defense projects. Here, security measures and documentation demands reach their peak. Superintendents can’t get all that without an IT department.”

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ProCore US iPad Documentation 52

Building Information Management

MAY 30, 2013

During this presentation, Kim Magraw (US Department of Interior), Bridget Deemer (Washington State University), John Hall (US Department of Defense), and Ann Kosmal (General Services Administration) will provide the latest update on the preliminary results on research and information needs identified in the FY 2013 Agency Adaptation Plans.

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The Korte Company

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

This exhaustive documentation compiles information from a wide range of sources to map out the evolution of a facility, campus or organization. Department of Defense. Healthcare facilities are not designed and built in a vacuum. A new construction, renovation or expansion project usually has its roots in a master plan.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 29, 2017

a) The DPW must document the decision and plan to use a JOC in support of an installation or activity. The decision to use JOC must also be documented and approved when the JOC is re-solicited. Best Practice Job Order Contracting. 5117.9004 Procedures. 5117.9004-1 Presolicitation. (a) AFARS Revision #15, dated February 17, 2005].

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Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2015

The basic characteristics of effective estimating are well-known and well documented. The associated processes for developing a cost estimate are equally well documented. Thus, focus of this discussion will be on the requirements for establishing reliable construction cost estimates. Basic Characteristics of Credible Cost Estimates.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

AUGUST 9, 2013

From its early beginnings in proposal documents in 1983, to its eventual cancellation in 1993, the Superconducting Super Collider facility heralded the United States’ preeminence in scientific discovery. In 2012, Magnablend became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Univar.

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Construction and Infrastructure Law

JUNE 11, 2018

the California Court of Appeal held that parties may not contract around the formal service requirements of the Convention on the Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents, commonly referred to as the Hague Service Convention. Changzhou SinoType Technology Co., When a U.S. courts or in some arbitral forum in the U.S.

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Procurement Contract California Contractors 40

Job Order Contracting

JULY 28, 2021

B291940 (October 26, 2020), 2nd District Court of Appeal, involved a JOC contract, a JOC contractor who charged rates higher than those specified in the unit price book, and the JOC contractor’s defenses against claims by the public entity that it had overcharged for its work. The Torres Case. Torres Construction Corp.

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Contract Negotiation Los Angeles Estimating 130

NH Construction Law

AUGUST 11, 2019

Section 107.3.2 of the 2015 International Building Code and Section 106.3.2 ” (The Town of Amherst has tweaked this by imposing a completion deadline of 180 days after September 15 for projects seeking to avail themselves of this safe harbor.) .”) But don’t count on it.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 26, 2023

Yet, they need to know what is going to be the business model associated with the technology they are developing to make the most out of it. Recently technology was used solely for defensive plays, including BIM, robotics, IoT, AR/VR, and artificial intelligence. All you need is to create a document.

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Construction Innovation Modeling Sustainability 52

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Federal agencies including the Department of Defense, Department of State, and the U.S. The document provides findings of regulatory, financial and economic impacts that would likely occur to homeowners and government entities if adopted, and the feasibility and effectiveness in reducing future flood damage.

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Insurance Modeling Feasibility Safety 57

Construction Law Monitor

JANUARY 17, 2012

They would not have filed all of the preliminary documents such as a notice of contract. Had it not been for mistakes early on and poor late game defense, they too would have advanced and been in the NFC Championship game. In the case of the Saints, too many early mistakes and a shoddy prevent defense, led to their downfall.

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