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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
Any long-time readers of Hard Hat Chat have probably picked up on the fact that I’m a big fan of the negotiated bid. Our firm takes pride in being a true partner to our clients, and we believe a great way to elevate that client relationship is to work on a negotiated basis – a process where the client hires a general contractor early-on in the project after agreeing on general conditions and a contractor fee. MORE
Englewood Construction is currently negotiating a contract with Mrs. Green’s to convert former Fox and Obel in Chicago. We have been fortunate to have great partnerships with dozens of clients throughout the year on work ranging from shopping center construction projects to high-end restaurant construction assignments, thanks to the negotiated contract process. In the negotiated process, expectations are set differently. MORE
Construction groups and industry officials say decision to pull out of stimulus negotiations will cause severe harm MORE
No matter your job title, chances are you engage in workplace negotiations every day. Whether you are vying for your team to receive more company resources, driving your ideas through to completion on a project or simply managing your day-to-day workload, being able to successfully negotiate with others is essential for success 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. . Do you know how to start? Do you take an assertive approach? Do you wait to be approached? Should you wait to be approached, or for the time to be “right”? 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. We talked for a bit about the company she was interviewing with. I quickly learned that she knew exactly what she wanted and had prepared her speech in preparation to get the offer that she wanted. 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
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
Underground pollution-free people mover added to the already massive plan to re-imagine the Las Vegas Convention Center 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
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
“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
Women must recognize and detach from caveats that keep them from earning what they deserve, says this gender-equity specialist and negotiating coach MORE
House expected to take up stopgap spending bill soon, CR negotiators also considering authorization extensions MORE
Depending on your state’s law, if you negotiate a check that is marked “paid in full” or even “final payment” then you are risking the fact that you may be settling any claims you have. 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.” Corporations have varied success in maximizing the value of incentives based on their incentive negotiation expertise. This session addressed key issues related to maximizing the value of incentives in the negotiation process while simultaneously enhancing relationships with states and communities. 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. Contractors must recognize the implications of the contract provisions and review standard forms with a critical eye. MORE
Prevent costly mistakes by hammering out the details before breaking ground MORE
House expected to take up stopgap spending bill soon, CR negotiators also considering authorization extensions 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. Franchise restaurants are the rise, like this new Mrs. Fields that Englewood Construction built in Orland Park Mall. As suggested in my 2011 commercial construction trends blog post, there seems to be a rise in new restaurant construction, particularly among franchise restaurants. MORE
House-Senate staff negotiations are continuing, with hopes of an agreement before Dec. 11 deadline MORE
Denver will pay the public-private partnership team an additional $55 million to end work on the airport's Great Hall renovation 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. Consequently, each side typically gives a little in negotiations to reach a mutually agreeable settlement. Do not negotiate against yourself. 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
Industry gender pay gap is narrowing, but women still need solid self-promotion strategies, said HR experts at ENR GWIC careerbuilding conference MORE
Senate Democrats object to provisions dealing with California drought and Buy America program MORE
The nature of some types of businesses makes it challenging to come up with a standard price list. For tradespeople and construction company owners like you, what's required in terms of time, skill, labor, and materials frequently vary from job to job. Offering an estimate or quote provides potential clients with a customized figure for what they can expect to pay based on what will be required to complete a specific project. Quotes. 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. In the typical construction contract, the least understood provisions are often those that require the contractor to indemnify the owner for losses or damages arising under the contract. These provisions are complicated by the fact that even minor word changes can have a dramatic effect on the obligation assumed by the contractor 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. . Whether it is a salary negotiation, bidding on a job, or solving a problem on a job site, you can have an effective negotiation and get the results you seek following some logical and well-planned steps. MORE
Payment request of $7.7M in lien filing covered renovation work on hotel that opened in January 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. Smith told attendees that key economic indicators point to up to three more years of growth before the U.S. economy experiences another downturn. Read: LiveXchange: Noted Economist Predicts Three More Years Of Growth at BusinessFacilities.com. 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
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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SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
Depending on your state’s law, if you negotiate a check that is marked “paid in full” or even “final payment” then you are risking the fact that you may be settling any claims you have.
Commercial Construction
APRIL 12, 2019
Any long-time readers of Hard Hat Chat have probably picked up on the fact that I’m a big fan of the negotiated bid. Our firm takes pride in being a true partner to our clients, and we believe a great way to elevate that client relationship is to work on a negotiated basis – a process where the client hires a general contractor early-on in the project after agreeing on general conditions and a contractor fee.
Construction Dive
MARCH 5, 2018
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
Construction Dive
AUGUST 31, 2018
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
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 6, 2015
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.
Construction Dive
MARCH 14, 2018
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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Business Facilities
MARCH 28, 2017
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.
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 2, 2018
No matter your job title, chances are you engage in workplace negotiations every day. Whether you are vying for your team to receive more company resources, driving your ideas through to completion on a project or simply managing your day-to-day workload, being able to successfully negotiate with others is essential for success
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 30, 2013
Prevent costly mistakes by hammering out the details before breaking ground
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
JULY 23, 2015
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. Contractors must recognize the implications of the contract provisions and review standard forms with a critical eye.
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ENR Construction
JULY 21, 2020
Payment request of $7.7M in lien filing covered renovation work on hotel that opened in January
Business Facilities
APRIL 25, 2017
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.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 31, 2018
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
ENR Construction
JULY 8, 2019
Women must recognize and detach from caveats that keep them from earning what they deserve, says this gender-equity specialist and negotiating coach
BD+C
AUGUST 4, 2017
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. We talked for a bit about the company she was interviewing with. I quickly learned that she knew exactly what she wanted and had prepared her speech in preparation to get the offer that she wanted.
Business Facilities
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 Business Owner
JANUARY 31, 2013
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.
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. . Whether it is a salary negotiation, bidding on a job, or solving a problem on a job site, you can have an effective negotiation and get the results you seek following some logical and well-planned steps.
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
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.
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Indemnity provisions are a powerful risk-shifting tool that often go overlooked during contract negotiations. In the typical construction contract, the least understood provisions are often those that require the contractor to indemnify the owner for losses or damages arising under the contract. These provisions are complicated by the fact that even minor word changes can have a dramatic effect on the obligation assumed by the contractor
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
ENR Construction
AUGUST 25, 2020
Industry gender pay gap is narrowing, but women still need solid self-promotion strategies, said HR experts at ENR GWIC careerbuilding conference
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. . Do you know how to start? Do you take an assertive approach? Do you wait to be approached? Should you wait to be approached, or for the time to be “right”?
Lets Build
MARCH 15, 2018
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
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 5, 2016
Senate Democrats object to provisions dealing with California drought and Buy America program
ENR Construction
MARCH 23, 2020
Denver will pay the public-private partnership team an additional $55 million to end work on the airport's Great Hall renovation
Commercial Construction
APRIL 11, 2014
Englewood Construction is currently negotiating a contract with Mrs. Green’s to convert former Fox and Obel in Chicago. We have been fortunate to have great partnerships with dozens of clients throughout the year on work ranging from shopping center construction projects to high-end restaurant construction assignments, thanks to the negotiated contract process. In the negotiated process, expectations are set differently.
Best Practices Construction Law
MAY 7, 2014
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. Consequently, each side typically gives a little in negotiations to reach a mutually agreeable settlement. Do not negotiate against yourself.
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APRIL 22, 2014
This year, returning speaker Mark Williams of Strategic Development Group shared his thoughts on “Negotiating Incentives, Land Costs, and Energy Costs for Major Projects.” Corporations have varied success in maximizing the value of incentives based on their incentive negotiation expertise. This session addressed key issues related to maximizing the value of incentives in the negotiation process while simultaneously enhancing relationships with states and communities.
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 7, 2018
ENR Construction
MARCH 17, 2019
Underground pollution-free people mover added to the already massive plan to re-imagine the Las Vegas Convention Center
Business Facilities
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. Smith told attendees that key economic indicators point to up to three more years of growth before the U.S. economy experiences another downturn. Read: LiveXchange: Noted Economist Predicts Three More Years Of Growth at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Lawyer
MAY 28, 2013
James Zahn discusses the negotiati0n of basic and additional services for architects in their agreements with owners: contracts general videos
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
House-Senate staff negotiations are continuing, with hopes of an agreement before Dec. 11 deadline
Commercial Construction
JANUARY 27, 2011
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. Franchise restaurants are the rise, like this new Mrs. Fields that Englewood Construction built in Orland Park Mall. As suggested in my 2011 commercial construction trends blog post, there seems to be a rise in new restaurant construction, particularly among franchise restaurants.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
House expected to take up stopgap spending bill soon, CR negotiators also considering authorization extensions
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
House expected to take up stopgap spending bill soon, CR negotiators also considering authorization extensions
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OCTOBER 7, 2020
Construction groups and industry officials say decision to pull out of stimulus negotiations will cause severe harm
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