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Coordinating specifications with an owner’s Division 00

Construction Specifier

In other instances, mixing different items can have adverse results, and may need expert guidance (the author acknowledges the advice and comments on drafts of this article from Gerard Cavaluzzi, Esq., Consequences of improperly coordinated construction documents. vice-president and general counsel at Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc.,

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ConsensusDOCS Releases New Teaming Agreement

Best Practices Construction Law

ConsensusDocs released the new ConsensusDocs 498 Design-Build Teaming Agreement today, which provides a standard contract for parties desiring to form a team for the purpose of submitting a bid on a design-build project. Critical issues such as confidentiality, withdrawal from the team, and document ownership are included.

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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

FDR Safety

This can be accomplished by asking the OSHA inspector to wait for the arrival of the designated representative before starting the inspection. Where the inspector refuses to wait or where it is impossible for the representative to personally appear, designate a back-up to fill in. If you’re unsure seek advice from counsel.

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DOE Releases Green Lease Website, and More Musings on the Split Incentive "Problem"

Green Building Law Blog

A number of public agency versions of leases, as well as some guidance documents are included. Much is made of green leases, and the "split incentive problem" that is seen as a barrier to green building, and which green leases are designed to address. It is available here.

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The Life-cycle of a Job Order Contract

Building Information Management

At the Pre-Proposal Meeting, the PM should set up a date for the pre-construction “site visit” A designated form with an appropriate amount of information requesting JOC work is completed and forwarded to the “Contract Specialist” Proposal Request. Negotiations. Proposal Review. Job Start Meeting.

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How to Protect Your Business When Employees Get Poached

Pro Builder

Businesses looking to negotiate this rocky terrain have a valuable tool at their command: restrictive covenants. Often referred to as “non-solicits,” these covenants are designed to keep an employee who moves to a new business from soliciting a former employer’s customers for a set period of time. . What Is a Restrictive Covenant?

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Supreme Court Speaks on Forum Selection Clause in Construction Dispute

Best Practices Construction Law

The court held that the project, and most of the project documentation, was located in Texas. SCOTUSblog has all of the key documents and dates leading up the Supreme Court''s decision. Trial court. The trial judge did not dismiss the case, nor did he agree to transfer the case to Virginia. The appeals court. The Supreme Court.