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#116:  Termination as a Condition of Performance Bond Liability

NH Construction Law

Conversely, not terminating also forgoes the protection of the bond – if termination is an enforceable condition of the surety’s liability. “In interpreting a multiple-document agreement, we seek to harmonize and give effect to the provisions of the various documents so that none will be rendered meaningless.”

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Construction quality management: Everything you need to know

Lets Build

These are some of the issues which may require consideration over the course of a construction project: Changes in the style or quality of supplied materials. A construction quality management plan should be drafted as a standard document, to be applied to all future projects. Supplier and vendor failures. Auditing and testing.

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Activities and liabilities of Quantity Surveyor and Quality Manager

Construction Cost Estimating

Quantity Surveyor: The prime intention of the quantity surveyor is to measure the amount of materials required for building work as well as estimate the cost of the materials.

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PFOA Contamination is Found in 49 States

Green Building Law Update

Adverse health impacts from PFOA are being policed by the marketplace and enforced by the rule of law through these common law state tort liability suits. producer to for the first time share all documentation related to PFOA. Navy vessels to stain and water repellent fabrics as well as a variety of construction materials.

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Why It’s Time for Contractors to Adopt Collaborative BIM

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Better logistics and staging —The extended team can easily see where materials and equipment will be staged, increasing oversight and efficiency during project execution. Accessible, version-controlled documents —BIM software solutions simplify data management and expand accessibility of documents to the entire team.

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Litigation over First LEED Platinum Building Comes to an End

Green Building Law Update

a then new, LEED rapidly renewable material). a then new, LEED low emitting material). Substantively the case suggests there is no more liability arising from green building versus other construction, but that the liability is different. The crux of this case is one of those differences, claims arising from materials.

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Litigation over First LEED Platinum Building Comes to an End

Green Building Law Update

a then new, LEED rapidly renewable material). a then new, LEED low emitting material). Substantively the case suggests there is no more liability arising from green building versus other construction, but that the liability is different. The crux of this case is one of those differences, claims arising from materials.

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