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Legalized Marijuana: Opportunities and Impact for Commercial Real Estate and Construction

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to legalize the use of recreational marijuana. As more states adopt laws legalizing recreational weed, marijuana companies are looking to get licensing and mobilize in those states quickly. A version of this post was published in Illinois Real Estate Journal as a byline article from Englewood Construction.

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Innovative LEAN Construction Tools

Job Order Contracting

Planning, estimating, negotiating, procuring, managing, and closing out projects are all phases that are fully defined within a LEAN construction environment. Both change orders and legal disputes can be virtually eliminated with a properly designed and managed LEAN construction procurement and delivery framework.

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COVID-19 and Remobilization: Returning to the Construction Site Without Mandated COVID-19 Restrictions

Constructlaw

Given the many potential pitfalls discussed above, both employers and employees alike will need to work together to ensure a safe and comfortable work environment, while respecting the individual’s choice. The above points provide a small sample of the many potential areas you might want to consider in negotiating new contracts.

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Additional Insured Endorsements & How They Work in Construction

Levelset

An ordinary insurance package for a contractor contains two main components: Property insurance protects physical assets that you own Liability insurance protects you from the cost of legal action and possible jury awards from injuries or reputational harm to a third party. Common additional insured endorsements for contractors.

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Job Order Contract Program Implementation

Job Order Contracting

Other authorities in the organization must participate in its development to ensure that all objectives and interests are met (examples: legal, quality assurance, small business, building users, planners). Technical, purchasing, and legal personnel attend the conference. Negotiations and Source Selection. Competitive Range.

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4 tips to optimize hotel construction costs

The Korte Company

We’ll also help you navigate potential negotiations with local officials if costs can be saved through the creation of other tax incentives or local business districts. Legal fees associated with property acquisition and any other proceedings related to construction. At worst, your project could be legally halted.

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Job Order Contracting – Best Management Practices

Building Information Management

Owner/Contractor negotiations and/or changes as needed. JOC BENEFITS – Real property owners in their roles as stewards of the built environment, can greatly benefit from the application of JOC. Owner provide contractor with a notice to proceed (NTP). Project start and execution. Owner project sign off.