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No-Damage-For-Delay Provisions and Lien Waivers Remain Enforceable — and Valuable — in New York

Constructlaw

The court rejected X-Treme’s argument that the no-damage-for-delay provision did not bar its claim because the cause of the delay (incomplete drawings) was not within the parties’ contemplation when they executed their subcontract. The court also affirmed the dismissal of X-Treme’s counterclaim for unpaid amounts.

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#123:  Bonding Around a Mechanic's Lien

NH Construction Law

Draws on a construction loan may halt. Otherwise, every payment bond would automatically convert every subcontract on the bonded project into a “no lien” subcontract. Sales of units in multi-unit projects needed to raise funds for completion may cease. Hawkeye Funding, Ltd.

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The Best Way for Trade Contractors to Stay Out of the Courtroom

Pro Builder

Plans and drawings can save you some time (and words) by stating that "All work to be done is on the attached plans and/or drawings," when you bid on your project. If you don't have plans or drawings, write down precisely what you are going to do, to the letter. What specifically are you being hired to do? Trade Contractors.

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Types of Estimate found on various stages of a Project

Construction Cost Estimating

An estimator has to be very careful about the quantity takeoff using the given data such as drawings, specifications and other documents about the project. Direct Cost includes cost of materials, equipment, labor and subcontracted cost; while the Indirect cost includes overheads and contingency.

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11 Rules for Managing Subconsultants

PSMJ Resources

Clearly define tasks assigned to subconsultants in a formal letter of authorization, subcontract, or other communication sent to the subconsultant. Identify for the subconsultants any records to be prepared, maintained, submitted, or made available for review, such as reports, drawings, specifications, and procedures.

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Snappii offers some useful construction apps to perform various construction activities efficiently

Construction Cost Estimating

Construction Blueprints and Drawings mobile app – With this app, the users can perform the following tasks :- • Instantly include project photos, notes, drawings and save on the device • generate a database of projects • draw a project initially • Talk about ideas and experience in a community forum.

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Digital Builder Podcast Ep 22: How Specialty Contractors Can Navigate Contracts & Get Paid On Time

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Karalynn also brought up the tendency of the industry to pass liability down the chain when drawing up contracts. She recalls her experience speaking with a fellow attorney who had to go through a 129-page subcontract that could have been cut down to ten pages. “It’s ” —Karalynn Cromeens, The Cromeens Law Firm.