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Construction Law: April 2024

Construction Law

Legal terms explained Kyle Melville of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP explains what is meant by Scott Schedules. CL guides Limitation on liability Our latest Construction Law Guides series article from Claire Turnbull of DLA Piper looks at limitations on liability. Guest editor Retentions – time to say goodbye?

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Additional Insured Endorsements & How They Work in Construction

Levelset

In short, an additional insured is typically another business entity or person who can be added to your business policy, securing the same liability protection that you do. The AI benefits from some or all of the liability coverage extended to the policyholder. AI endorsements are often required as part of the construction contract.

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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

FDR Safety

Types of inspections conducted include Imminent Danger, Fatality, Hospitalization/Amputation, Complaint, Referral, or General Schedule. General Scheduled inspections may include the entire work area. Consulting with the company’s legal counsel about difficult or special problems, such as search warrants or subpoenas.

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Fraud as an Exception to the Economic Loss Doctrine: Changing Trends in Colorado and Tennessee

Constructlaw

Dream Finders Homes claimed that Weyerhaeuser misrepresented the nature of the joists and claimed remediation costs and legal expenses. Commercial Painting had an obligation to complete its work in accordance with Weitz’s project schedule. As a result, Weitz repeatedly condensed the project schedule.

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Setting up a Job Order Contract Using Best Management Practices

Job Order Contracting

d) An indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (task order) contract which provides for the use of negotiated, definitive, bilateral orders (i.e., through discussions and negotiations. d) Negotiations. (1) 1) Negotiations on orders of specified value or greater not begin without an owner estimate. (2) f) Funding.

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Best Practice Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

d) An indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (task order) contract which provides for the use of negotiated, definitive, bilateral orders (i.e., through discussions and negotiations. d) Negotiations. (1) 1) Negotiations on orders $100,000 or more may not begin without an Independent Government Estimate (IGE). (2)

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Unique Tips To Reduce Construction Company Start Up Stress

Contractor Bookkeeping

General Liability and Auto/rental equipment insurance can help protect you and your company against claims for personal injury and property damage, and may provide you with legal defense of those claims. Your contracts need a well-defined scope of work, clear payment terms, a reasonable schedule and a good change order clause.