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The Dotted Line: The significance of proper project documentation

Construction Dive

Out of all the records that contractors are expected to maintain, there are some that stand out as especially important when it comes to money and lawsuits.

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Requirements for 3D Models Increasing in Road and Bridge Bid Documents

ENR Construction

Transportation agencies, including the Federal Highway Administration and several state DOTs, are pushing forward with making Building Information Modeling a bid deliverable and binding reference document for projects.

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La. DOT Fully Adopts Cloud-Based Documentation Tool HeadLight

ENR Construction

The Louisiana Dept. of Transportation and Development (DOTD) was already conducting a pilot project with HeadLight—a photo- and cloud-based construction inspection system—when 2020 came along with the COVID-19 pandemic and five hurricanes.

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The Dotted Line: A successful project closeout 'starts at the beginning'

Construction Dive

Planning and organization go a long way in keeping punch list items to a minimum and closeout documents organized.

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Florida DOT fighting to keep FIU bridge collapse records under wraps

Construction Dive

A judge has given the agency two weeks to decide whether it will defend itself in court for refusing to hand over to the Miami Herald internal documents related to the structural failure.

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Third-Party Auditors Helping Connect the Dots of Contractor Verification

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Throughout the process, the third-party auditor inspects and validates the documentation uploaded. Common types of documentation and requirements include safety programs, training programs, insurance information, workers’ compensation information, incident statistics, financial stability, and past performance.

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How To Track Increased Construction Costs For Proving Claims

Best Practices Construction Law

In addition to daily reports, the following records should be prepared and maintained in the normal course of business to help prove claims and effectively manage the project: Correspondence file containing all correspondence relating to a specific claim, including letters and/or memoranda to and from the DOT and subcontractors.

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