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Assignment of Benefits for Contractors: Pros & Cons of Accepting an AOB

Levelset

It gives the assignee authority to file and negotiate a claim directly with the insurance company, without involvement from the property owner. The contractor, now the assignee, negotiates the claim directly with the insurance company. AOBs and mechanics liens. What is an assignment of benefits? Setting up an AOB.

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Flat Fees – Pre-Packaged Legal

Construction Law Monitor

There are a number of occasions where attorney fees are an issue in a case, and the company who has paid upfront is in a much better position at the negotiation table and/or the court room. Liens / Bonds. Letter Demanding Lien Removal. Demand Letters.

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Unique Tips To Reduce Construction Company Start Up Stress

Contractor Bookkeeping

Your contracts need a well-defined scope of work, clear payment terms, a reasonable schedule and a good change order clause. Flexible because you can allocate resources as need and scheduling is in your direct control. The completion schedule is too short and exposes you to monetary damages for failure to finish on time.

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New Contractor Business Start Up

Contractor Bookkeeping

Your contracts need a well-defined scope of work, clear payment terms, a reasonable schedule and a good change order clause. Flexible because you can allocate resources as need and scheduling is in your direct control. The completion schedule is too short and exposes you to monetary damages for failure to finish on time.

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We Reduce Construction Company Start Up Stress

Contractor Bookkeeping

Your contracts need a well-defined scope of work, clear payment terms, a reasonable schedule and a good change order clause. Flexible because you can allocate resources as need and scheduling is in your direct control. The completion schedule is too short and exposes you to monetary damages for failure to finish on time.

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Job Order Contracting – Best Practices Implementation

Building Information Management

Labor costs will be reimbursed to the Contractor at the unit price rate multiplied by the Contractor negotiated coefficient(s). Supervisory costs are to be part of Contractor’s negotiated coefficient and will not be reimbursed as a separate labor. Any equipment reimbursements must be approved by the Owner prior to its use.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

00 01 20 List of Schedules. 00 31 13 Preliminary Schedules. Preliminary Project Schedule. Preliminary Construction Schedule. 00 43 73 Proposed Schedule of Values Form. 00 43 83 Proposed Construction Schedule Form. 00 43 86 Proposed Work Plan Schedule Form. design/negotiate/build). Requirements.