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It’s imperative that general contractors negotiate for sole and explicit contractual authority to adjust the building schedule Hammering out the details before breaking ground on commercial construction jobs can prevent headaches for general contractors. Here are some tips for doing so: Own the schedule In any complex job, someone’s going to be late with something, and profits erode every hour that workers, equipment and materials sit idle. MORE
The Florida DOT cleared the rail company to negotiate land leases for the project, which is expected to create 16,500 construction jobs from 2021 to 2024 for an estimated economic impact of $2.4 billion on the region MORE
With this agreement, negotiations with all five of the basic crafts have been completed. -->. « Masonry, civic buildings take center stage. Government Regs Strangle Business Growth » AGC, Unions Reach Tentative Agreements. On June 1 AGC reached a tentative agreement with the Carpenters Union. The Laborers, Teamsters, Operating Engineers and Cement Masons agreed to tentative agreements earlier last week. MORE
Englewood Construction is currently negotiating a contract with Mrs. Green’s to convert former Fox and Obel in Chicago. Here are the top three reasons to work with general commercial construction contractors in a negotiated bidding process. MORE
No matter your job title, chances are you engage in workplace negotiations every day. MORE
You know you are going to engage in a negotiation at some point, whether it involves making a bid pitch, getting assigned to a new project, or negotiating the terms of your next job. . MORE
One of my negotiation training clients asked me for help in getting ready for a job interview and how to position herself to negotiate the best compensation offer. MORE
The California High-Speed Rail Authority approved a revised route between Fresno and Bakersfield that will reportedly save $200 million, but land negotiations and final environmental reviews are still needed MORE
A guaranteed maximum price for the Las Vegas Convention Center expansion is being negotiated between the visitors authority and the general contractor, a JV between Turner and Martin-Harris MORE
The aviation authority, which is negotiating contracts for a curbside expansion and an energy plant, is following a national trend to add new revenue streams MORE
Read Global Implications Of Brexit, NAFTA Negotiations Analyzed At LiveXchange on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. Industry experts, economic developers and site selectors debated the uncertain future of free trade agreements at Business Facilities' 13th Annual LiveXchange event. MORE
Two-week extension gives lawmakers more time to negotiate overall fiscal 2018 spending levels MORE
36 The $860 million Las Vegas Convention Center expansion has been delayed until the visitors authority and the Turner | Martin-Harris JV reach a guaranteed maximum price for the project MORE
As a construction lawyer, I deal with payment issues for my clients on a day-to-day basis. There are many tools, tips, and best practices that I wish my clients would use before the problem hits my desk. These negative situations would go a lot smoother or possibly not happen at MORE
However, I received many comments and questions on the “Negotiating JOC” blog from last week that really should be answered. With this better defined database the nebulous disappears along with negotiations, consternations, and contortions. “Negotiating” JOC. Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. Thursday, February 16, 2012. A Savings Analysis! I was set to publish a blog this week on cost control. MORE
“Negotiating” JOC. This week the blog topic is on “Negotiating” unit price line items taken from national estimating guides on competitively bid contracts that are publically funded and subject to audits. With the line item selection at times general or not tied to a local specification; and/or at times listed as a minimum or maximum, there was always much debate (also known as negotiation ) about the line items chosen and which were more appropriate. MORE
Technology guru Elon Musk beat three other companies for the right to negotiate with Chicago MORE
Three ways to keep salary issues out of your negotiations If you are like other A/E firm leaders, you are finding that your management salaries are coming under more client scrutiny than ever. That last issue you want to deal with in a negotiation is defending your management teams’ salaries to clients — you need to keep the dialogue focused on how your service provides unequaled benefits to your client and delivers them maximum value. MORE
This year, returning speaker Mark Williams of Strategic Development Group shared his thoughts on “Negotiating Incentives, Land Costs, and Energy Costs for Major Projects.” MORE
Success on a project is often dependent upon risk management, and managing that risk starts with contract negotiation. Fully understanding and properly negotiating your contract terms will position you and your project management team for success. MORE
Two-week extension gives lawmakers more time to negotiate overall fiscal 2018 spending levels MORE
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Prevent costly mistakes by hammering out the details before breaking ground MORE
The airport has been negotiating the terminal renovation contract with Madrid-based Ferrovial Airports, leader of the public-private partnership, for more than 10 months MORE
Officials at Denver International Airport and the city of Denver are completing negotiations on a $650-million-plus project to remake DIA’s terminal MORE
Whether you’re planning on buying a franchise agreement or you’re a shopping center landlord negotiating construction concessions with a franchise operator, you should know what is ahead of you. MORE
While contractors are fearless when it comes to the physical challenges associated with the job, one area they are often reluctant to tackle is negotiating contract terms and conditions. They worry that by challenging some terms, they will lose work to a competitor, or they feel inexperienced in the art of negotiation and ill-equipped to successfully broker a deal. However, becoming an effective negotiator is a key to success and profitability. MORE
The issue raises an important question: What should a contractor do during negotiations to allow for some “bargaining room” so as to avoid any appearance of filing a false claim? Owners often begins negotiations from the opposite end of the spectrum for the same reasons. MORE
This LiveXchange seminar will address key issues related to maximizing the value of incentives in the negotiating process. Read Learn How To Evaluate And Negotiate Incentives on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. MORE
James Zahn discusses the negotiati0n of basic and additional services for architects in their agreements with owners: contracts general videos MORE
Senate Democrats object to provisions dealing with California drought and Buy America program MORE
In recent years, more owners have requested that our law firm’s contractor clients purchase an owners and contractors protective liability policy (OCP policy), a type of insurance policy with which many contractors are unfamiliar MORE
Most often, a disputed change order request or claim for extra costs on a construction project will require one or more negotiation sessions between the contractor and owner to arrive at the final cost and time impact. Negotiation offers the last and best opportunity to settle a dispute without resorting to arbitration or litigations. MORE
Indemnity provisions are a powerful risk-shifting tool that often go overlooked during contract negotiations. MORE
Women often tell me that they are afraid of negotiation, that they either just do not know how to do it to get what they want or that they do not have confidence that they will be ready enough for any negotiation. . MORE
Contractors shouldn't hesitate to try to strike a better deal for things like change orders and retainage during contract negotiations MORE
Read LiveXchange Executive Conference Presentation: Evaluating and Negotiating Incentives on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. Learn about best practices for calculating the value of incentives, including property tax abatements, sales tax refunds, cash grants and tax increment financing. MORE
Smith Economic Development Foreign Trade Zones LiveXchange negotiating incentives Parsec Financial Management relocation Site Selection STEM TechnologyIn his Keynote Address at Business Facilities’ 14th Annual LiveXchange event, Dr. James F. MORE
The new stadium, which will tally nearly $1.4 billion in construction costs, is expected to receive final approval from NFL owners next week MORE
Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association's lockout of approximately 2,000 union operating engineers due to failed negotiations has some contractors hiring nonunion and out-of-state operators to keep projects going MORE
If the plan goes forward, the Belmont County plant could create as many as 6,000 construction jobs and 500 permanent positions once complete MORE
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A guaranteed maximum price for the Las Vegas Convention Center expansion is being negotiated between the visitors authority and the general contractor, a JV between Turner and Martin-Harris
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The aviation authority, which is negotiating contracts for a curbside expansion and an energy plant, is following a national trend to add new revenue streams
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If the plan goes forward, the Belmont County plant could create as many as 6,000 construction jobs and 500 permanent positions once complete
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No matter your job title, chances are you engage in workplace negotiations every day.
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This LiveXchange seminar will address key issues related to maximizing the value of incentives in the negotiating process. Read Learn How To Evaluate And Negotiate Incentives on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
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The $860 million Las Vegas Convention Center expansion has been delayed until the visitors authority and the Turner | Martin-Harris JV reach a guaranteed maximum price for the project
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One of my negotiation training clients asked me for help in getting ready for a job interview and how to position herself to negotiate the best compensation offer.
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Prevent costly mistakes by hammering out the details before breaking ground
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While contractors are fearless when it comes to the physical challenges associated with the job, one area they are often reluctant to tackle is negotiating contract terms and conditions. They worry that by challenging some terms, they will lose work to a competitor, or they feel inexperienced in the art of negotiation and ill-equipped to successfully broker a deal. However, becoming an effective negotiator is a key to success and profitability.
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Success on a project is often dependent upon risk management, and managing that risk starts with contract negotiation. Fully understanding and properly negotiating your contract terms will position you and your project management team for success.
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Read Global Implications Of Brexit, NAFTA Negotiations Analyzed At LiveXchange on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. Industry experts, economic developers and site selectors debated the uncertain future of free trade agreements at Business Facilities' 13th Annual LiveXchange event.
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BD+C
JUNE 19, 2017
Women often tell me that they are afraid of negotiation, that they either just do not know how to do it to get what they want or that they do not have confidence that they will be ready enough for any negotiation. .
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DECEMBER 5, 2016
Senate Democrats object to provisions dealing with California drought and Buy America program
BD+C
NOVEMBER 6, 2017
You know you are going to engage in a negotiation at some point, whether it involves making a bid pitch, getting assigned to a new project, or negotiating the terms of your next job. .
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MAY 2, 2017
Read LiveXchange Executive Conference Presentation: Evaluating and Negotiating Incentives on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. Learn about best practices for calculating the value of incentives, including property tax abatements, sales tax refunds, cash grants and tax increment financing.
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 12, 2015
Most often, a disputed change order request or claim for extra costs on a construction project will require one or more negotiation sessions between the contractor and owner to arrive at the final cost and time impact. Negotiation offers the last and best opportunity to settle a dispute without resorting to arbitration or litigations.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 31, 2013
In recent years, more owners have requested that our law firm’s contractor clients purchase an owners and contractors protective liability policy (OCP policy), a type of insurance policy with which many contractors are unfamiliar
Construction Dive
MARCH 22, 2018
The new stadium, which will tally nearly $1.4 billion in construction costs, is expected to receive final approval from NFL owners next week
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Indemnity provisions are a powerful risk-shifting tool that often go overlooked during contract negotiations.
Rory Woolsey
FEBRUARY 9, 2012
“Negotiating” JOC. This week the blog topic is on “Negotiating” unit price line items taken from national estimating guides on competitively bid contracts that are publically funded and subject to audits. With the line item selection at times general or not tied to a local specification; and/or at times listed as a minimum or maximum, there was always much debate (also known as negotiation ) about the line items chosen and which were more appropriate.
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Englewood Construction is currently negotiating a contract with Mrs. Green’s to convert former Fox and Obel in Chicago. Here are the top three reasons to work with general commercial construction contractors in a negotiated bidding process.
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It’s imperative that general contractors negotiate for sole and explicit contractual authority to adjust the building schedule Hammering out the details before breaking ground on commercial construction jobs can prevent headaches for general contractors. Here are some tips for doing so: Own the schedule In any complex job, someone’s going to be late with something, and profits erode every hour that workers, equipment and materials sit idle.
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As a construction lawyer, I deal with payment issues for my clients on a day-to-day basis. There are many tools, tips, and best practices that I wish my clients would use before the problem hits my desk. These negative situations would go a lot smoother or possibly not happen at
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This year, returning speaker Mark Williams of Strategic Development Group shared his thoughts on “Negotiating Incentives, Land Costs, and Energy Costs for Major Projects.”
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The issue raises an important question: What should a contractor do during negotiations to allow for some “bargaining room” so as to avoid any appearance of filing a false claim? Owners often begins negotiations from the opposite end of the spectrum for the same reasons.
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MAY 8, 2018
Smith Economic Development Foreign Trade Zones LiveXchange negotiating incentives Parsec Financial Management relocation Site Selection STEM TechnologyIn his Keynote Address at Business Facilities’ 14th Annual LiveXchange event, Dr. James F.
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Whether you’re planning on buying a franchise agreement or you’re a shopping center landlord negotiating construction concessions with a franchise operator, you should know what is ahead of you.
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MAY 28, 2013
James Zahn discusses the negotiati0n of basic and additional services for architects in their agreements with owners: contracts general videos
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Technology guru Elon Musk beat three other companies for the right to negotiate with Chicago
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JUNE 12, 2018
Contractors shouldn't hesitate to try to strike a better deal for things like change orders and retainage during contract negotiations
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NOVEMBER 30, 2018
The Florida DOT cleared the rail company to negotiate land leases for the project, which is expected to create 16,500 construction jobs from 2021 to 2024 for an estimated economic impact of $2.4 billion on the region
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 19, 2018
The California High-Speed Rail Authority approved a revised route between Fresno and Bakersfield that will reportedly save $200 million, but land negotiations and final environmental reviews are still needed
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Two-week extension gives lawmakers more time to negotiate overall fiscal 2018 spending levels
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Two-week extension gives lawmakers more time to negotiate overall fiscal 2018 spending levels
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However, I received many comments and questions on the “Negotiating JOC” blog from last week that really should be answered. With this better defined database the nebulous disappears along with negotiations, consternations, and contortions. “Negotiating” JOC. Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. Thursday, February 16, 2012. A Savings Analysis! I was set to publish a blog this week on cost control.
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association's lockout of approximately 2,000 union operating engineers due to failed negotiations has some contractors hiring nonunion and out-of-state operators to keep projects going
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The airport has been negotiating the terminal renovation contract with Madrid-based Ferrovial Airports, leader of the public-private partnership, for more than 10 months
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With this agreement, negotiations with all five of the basic crafts have been completed. -->. « Masonry, civic buildings take center stage. Government Regs Strangle Business Growth » AGC, Unions Reach Tentative Agreements. On June 1 AGC reached a tentative agreement with the Carpenters Union. The Laborers, Teamsters, Operating Engineers and Cement Masons agreed to tentative agreements earlier last week.
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Officials at Denver International Airport and the city of Denver are completing negotiations on a $650-million-plus project to remake DIA’s terminal
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Three ways to keep salary issues out of your negotiations If you are like other A/E firm leaders, you are finding that your management salaries are coming under more client scrutiny than ever. That last issue you want to deal with in a negotiation is defending your management teams’ salaries to clients — you need to keep the dialogue focused on how your service provides unequaled benefits to your client and delivers them maximum value.
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