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Not Everything Is Bigger in Texas: Court of Appeals Reverses Trial Court’s Expansive Interpretation of Indemnity Clause

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A recent decision by the Court of Appeals of Texas highlights the perils of failing to properly assert a demand for contractual indemnity. Notably, it was unclear whether Crescent supplied those services under a subcontract agreement with Ameriflow or whether the two entities were somehow affiliated. RKI Expl. & & Prod.,

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Supreme Court Speaks on Forum Selection Clause in Construction Dispute

Best Practices Construction Law

The underlying dispute related to a subcontract agreement on a construction project located on Fort Hood in Texas. When the general contractor did not pay the subcontractor for its work, the subcontractor filed a lawsuit in federal court in Texas based upon diversity jurisdiction (. 3d 736 (5th Cir. Forum selection clause.

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No April Fools' Joke: Supreme Court Takes Appeal in Construction Case

Best Practices Construction Law

The dispute relates to a subcontract agreement on a construction project located on Fort Hood in Texas. When the general contractor did not pay the subcontractor for its work, the subcontractor filed a lawsuit in federal court in Texas based upon diversity jurisdiction (. 3d 736 (5th Cir. 2012) cert. Forum selection clause.

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“Innovation is purposeful”: How Skanska’s Sr. Precon Technologist Drives Change

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Since then, I’ve had the opportunity to work on many reputable projects with companies in architecture, subcontracting, general contracting, and real estate development. I’ll also share recent project examples where we used model coordination with subcontractors on some of our largest commercial projects in Texas.

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Viewpoint Technology Awards – Call for Submissions

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Southern Botanical , an industry leading commercial and residential landscaping company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, needed a better way to give its clients a secure method for online payments. To give you a glimpse into the innovation, here’s a look at last year’s winners: Southern Botanical – Customer Payment Portal. To solve this, C.W

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How Excessive Design Standards Hurt Home Affordability

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A new document from the National Association of Home Builders, “Residential Design Standards: How Stringent Regulations Restrict Affordability and Choice,” explains how these standards harm low- and moderate-income families. Requiring a minimum number of roof planes to be visible from the front property line and mandating minimum roof pitch.

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A New Resource for JOC – Job Order Contracting Services

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With our extensive knowledge and database of RFP provisions, we can help you craft a procurement document that will drive the results that you desire. From 2000 on, JOC saw widespread use in areas of high growth like Arizona, Texas, and the DC beltway. RFP Development.