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Construction Contracts Online: ConsensusDOCS and AIA Go Head-to-Head

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ENR journalist Johanna Knapschaefer wrote a good piece about " ConsensusDOCS Contract Library Takes to the Cloud, " where she described the real-time collaboration needed for contract negotiations. A232–2009, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, Construction Manager as Adviser Edition.

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Stimulus package now below $800 billion

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House and Senate negotiators have agreed to lower the economic stimulus bill to $789 billion in an attempt to reach a compromise between the bills that each side has approved in recent weeks, according to an Associated Press article. That timeline coincides with a scheduled formal meeting of House and Senate negotiators.

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

Construction Lawyer

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. Liquidation Agreement did not supercede agreement to arbitrate. April 2, 2012), dismissed an action by a subcontractor against the general because there was an agreement to arbitrate in the subcontract.

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constructionattorneyblog: Risks in LEED design

Construction Lawyer

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. Where owner does not pay undisputed amounts, contractor is entitled to attorneys fees » May 13, 2009. Having a knowledgeable attorney involved in the contract negotiations can be very helpful.

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#122:  Construction Loan Disbursement Pitfalls

NH Construction Law

Worse, the contractor or one of its unpaid subcontractors could place a mechanic’s lien on the property – which is sure to result in a breach of the owner/borrower’s loan agreement! All such contractual solutions depend on the leverage possessed by and the negotiation savvy of the parties to these arrangements.

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Construction Contract's arbitration provision is separable, based on

Construction Lawyer

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us.  It directed that "if Mortenson, in its sole discretion, elects to demand arbitration with Subcontractor," then "any dispute  arising between Mortenson and Subcontractor under the Agreement.

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PSMJ Resources Blog: Good Project Management is Good Risk.

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• Clearly written agreements are essential. Agreements that are legal, effective, and achievable are even better. Issue timely change orders (even if there is no cost) to support an iterative and incremental approach based on customer collaboration rather than contract negotiation. ► 2009. (70). ► May.