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#96:  Payment Bond Sureties and "Pay-if-Paid" Subcontracts

NH Construction Law

If the principal is a general contractor with a “pay-if-paid” clause in its subcontracts, must a subcontractor wait for the general contractor to be paid before it can collect on a payment bond? United States ex rel. Thus the liability of the company as surety is coextensive with that of the principal.”

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#95:  Are Miller Act Claims Arbitrable?

NH Construction Law

in the United States District Court for any district in which the contract was to be performed and executed.” United States ex rel. United States on behalf of Pittsburgh Tank & Tower, Inc. in the United States District Court.” in the United States District Court.”

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Between A Rock and A Hard Place: How the Severin Doctrine May Relate to Your Statute of Limitations Period

Best Practices Construction Law

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) defines “accrual” as: the date when all events, that fix the alleged liability of either the Government or the contractor and permit assertion of the claim, were known or should have been known. For liability to be fixed, some injury must have occurred. million; and.

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Federal Court dismisses sub's claim against GC because of arbitration

Construction Lawyer

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. April 2, 2012), dismissed an action by a subcontractor against the general because there was an agreement to arbitrate in the subcontract. The Subcontract incorporated the terms and conditions of the Prime Contract by reference. Copyright Notice. Disclaimer. Categories.

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Things Contractors Should Know About Job Order Contracts

Job Order Contracting

Make certain that the roles, responsibilities, tools, requirements and liabilities associated with the JOC are specified in appropriate detail. It is also implemented by the United States Air Force under the term SABER. Subcontracting: Do. Subcontracting: Don’ts. Army and U.S.

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What You Need to KNOW about Job Order Contracting

Building Information Management

Make certain that the roles, responsibilities, tools, requirements and liabilities associated with the JOC are specified. It is also implemented by the United States Air Force under the term SABER. Subcontracting: Do’s. Subcontracting: Don’ts. Not all Job Order Contracts (JOC) are not the same. Army and U.S.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Eleven different Pennsylvania-based construction companies already have been subcontracted to do much of the work, and many more opportunities will be made available as the project goes forward. The percentage of electricity generated by renewables continues to surge in the United States. ACHIEVEMENT IN ALTERNATIVE ENERGY.

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