article thumbnail

Pre-Bid Documents and Estimates Can’t Be Hidden Behind the Curtain in Disputed Delay Claims

Best Practices Construction Law

The dispute is currently in the discovery phase and the City filed a motion to compel the contractor’s internal pre-bid documents and bid estimates, as well as the subcontractor’s base documents. The contractor’s $15.7 million delay claim included approximately $2.3

article thumbnail

THE ESTIMATING PROCESS FROM A TO Z

Construction Cost Estimating

THE ESTIMATING PROCESS FROM A TO Z Here in this cover story we are going to present you the basic details of the estimation. First, we have to download the estimating and budgeting spreadsheet. CUSTOMIZING THE ESTIMATING AND BUDGETING WORKSHEET This is an excel format of spreadsheet. A patience read is necessary here.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Maryland Resets it Trajectory with Greenhouse Gas Reduction Law

Green Building Law Update

Significantly, what is not in the bill was a requirement that all newly constructed buildings be electric only, which was amended out, but will no doubt be back after 15 month study and drafting of an all-electric building code. All of which is true, but. Nancy Hudes and I are now publishing a new blog at www.ESGLegalSolutions.com (.

Maryland 156
article thumbnail

Major responsibilities of a contractor in construction project

Construction Cost Estimating

Focus on all legal and regulatory issues and requirements. Draft an efficient safety policy. Role Of A Contractor In Legal And Regulatory Issues The contractor also plays an important role in legal and regulatory issues. Besides, he has to check that the project isn’t breaching any legal terms.

article thumbnail

Advancing our time-honored traditions through technological innovation

The Korte Company

So, Ralph bought one for the office for estimating, scheduling and planning. When a project manager starts drafting an email, intelligent software suggests the words that finish a sentence — shaving down the time needed to finish the message. It’s two-fold: honest hard work and embracing new technologies.

article thumbnail

SEC Regulation: What to Expect & How to Prepare for Climate Rules

Stok

The proposed rule aligns with GHG Protocol guidance and permits the use of actual data as well as of estimations for emissions calculations, and also builds in a safe harbor for disclosure of Scope 3 emissions. There has also been contention around the inclusion of third-party assurance for Scope 1 and 2.

article thumbnail

Autodesk University 2023: Call for Construction Session Proposals 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

This provides the chance to share your opinions about the industry, alternative ways of thinking about challenges like sustainability, skills, diversity and inclusion, procurement, legal issues, and technology trends that the industry should be aware of. Technical Instruction This is the how. You’ll need an Autodesk ID to sign in.