Pro Builder

JANUARY 17, 2022

In the face of national land shortages, home builders are increasing their land holdings while protecting their investments in the event of a downturn, according to John Burns Real Estate Consulting. Our consulting team has developed processes to help these groups conduct their due diligence quickly and efficiently.

Risk 98

Risk Banking Agreement Consulting 98

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

The law does require project labor agreements (PLA), however, which increase costs unjustifiably. The act excludes any architect, engineer, or consultant retained by the school district to assist in the development of the job order contract documents from participation in the preparation of a bid with any job order contractor.

Contract 100

Contract California Agreement Bidding 100

FDR Safety

JANUARY 6, 2016

However, FDRsafety has been contacted on numerous occasions after an OSHA settlement agreement is in place and the company has discovered that agency’s suggested or mandated abatement method has a major impact on issues such as productivity or even increases hazard to employees.

OSHA 120

OSHA Agreement Risk Injury 120

Construction Lawyer

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

LEXIS 118757 (August 26, 2014), illustrates once again that letter agreements should be avoided by design professionals. Even though the letter agreement referenced an AIA contract and the parties contemplated that an AIA agreement would later be signed, they never came to an agreement as to the terms of such a contract.

Agreement 45

Agreement Claims AIA Contract 45

Constructlaw

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

SGLC Consulting LLC , No. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois recently enforced a partially executed agreement to arbitrate where the party that failed to countersign demonstrated assent through its acts and conduct. United States ex rel. Spirtas Worldwide, LLC v. 3:21-CV-00182-MAB, 2022 U.S. June 13, 2022).

Agreement 52

Agreement Illinois Contract Bidding 52

Constructlaw

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

SGLC Consulting LLC , No. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois recently enforced a partially executed agreement to arbitrate where the party that failed to countersign demonstrated assent through its acts and conduct. United States ex rel. Spirtas Worldwide, LLC v. 3:21-CV-00182-MAB, 2022 U.S. June 13, 2022).

Agreement 52

Agreement Illinois Contract Bidding 52

ENR Construction

AUGUST 20, 2020

The state of Michigan has reached an agreement to pay $600 million to the victims of the Flint water crisis but the state's lawsuits against consulting engineering companies that advised the city will continue.

Michigan 81

Michigan Agreement Consulting Engineering 81

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

And while the Sustainable Projects Exhibit, E204-2017 , is drafted to work as an exhibit to other AIA A201 family owner, architect, contractor, consultant agreements, even if you do not use their nearly 200 contact documents, this Exhibit, separately purchased, may still be a good choice for you. The document is simply that good.

Green 153

Green Risk Drafting Sustainability 153

Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 5, 2014

Why Sell Service Agreements? Service agreement holders are more likely to be clients that add more value to your construction company because they represent the most loyal segment of your customer base. Every service agreement customer represents a future work. Every service agreement customer represents a future work.

Cash Flow 48

Cash Flow Agreement Profitability Contractors 48

FDR Safety

JULY 25, 2018

I’m proud of our record in helping clients litigate citations/violations and/or fulfill obligations under informal or formal OSHA settlement agreements. Jim Stanley is one of the nation’s most respected occupational safety consultants. For a FREE consultation, please contact us. Former No.

Employment 120

Employment OSHA Feasibility Safety 120

ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Maryland-based consultant had been overseeing restoration plans before the deadly June 2021 building failure, but agreement terms were not disclosed.

Maryland 74

Maryland Engineering Agreement Consulting 74

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 18, 2016

Responding to consultant email and draft report of Phase II environmental site assessment. Responding to consultant with comments on selection of a DOE approved energy model for 179D tax deduction. Drafting form contract for LEED consultant to use in responding to RFPs. 05:00 a.m. [Off Lunch with prospective client].

Green 149

Green Drafting Contract Sustainability 149

The Korte Company

AUGUST 28, 2015

The Korte Company has entered into a Strategic Partnership Agreement with OSHA region 10 Bellevue Area Office and DOSH, Washington State Department of Labor and Industries On-site Consultation Program. The partnership is for three projects underway at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, Washington.

Agreement 40

Agreement OSHA Washington Consulting 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 12, 2018

JOC Cooperatives – Leveraging a JOC Program already in place via an inter-local agreement. Under no circumstances should a JOC Consultant manage a JOC Program is the consultant is being paid a fee based upon a percentage of construction volume and the consultant plays a role relative to the approval of projects. (See

Construction 100

Construction Renovating Consulting CSI 100

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 18, 2011

In a way, a surety bond is like insurance; it is a three-part agreement between the contractor, the organization requiring the bond (e.g. This agreement ensures that a contractor will perform all of the duties they agreed to in the bid they placed, abiding by the terms of that government-sanctioned project. So how do you get bonded?

Cash Flow 168

Cash Flow Software Software Accounting 168

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 18, 2020

via Four BT, LLC (4BT) is the AEC industry’s innovative integrated project delivery, construction cost data, and SAAS technology provider.

CSI 162

CSI Procurement Construction Organization 162

Construction Equipment

AUGUST 26, 2020

Navistar’s NEXT eMobility Solutions business unit has signed a master services agreement with In-Charge Energy, an energy solutions company based in Los Angeles, to provide charging infrastructure and consulting services to Navistar and its electric vehicle customers. With electric vehicles, it’s…

Los Angeles 68

Los Angeles Infrastructure Agreement Electrical 68

Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 11, 2016

The Advise & Consult blog pulls together content from 23 experts in 15 states on a diversity of construction law issues. The Advise & Consult blog certainly isn’t light reading — but you wouldn’t want it to be dumbed down simple.

Legal 48

Legal Consulting Subcontracting Industrial 48

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 16, 2021

Depending upon applicable regulations, an owner may be able to issue an RFP for a JOC Program and engage in self-management, or an owner might be able to take advantage of an existing Job Order Contract if it is structured for multiple owner use, An owner may also be able to participate using via a Cooperative and and inter-local agreement.

Contract 258

Contract Overhead Bidding United States 258

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 12, 2021

There would have to be some agreement, that does not exist today of what it means to be net zero (e.g., And maybe that includes an agreement that zero is more like the historical absence in the number of columns counted by Sumerian scribes 4,000 years ago than a modern laboratory measure of non-detect? yes, this blog will continue).

Risk 156

Risk Claims Legal Agreement 156

Construction Enquirer

JULY 3, 2023

Despite growing concern about Thames Water’s high debt levels, the water company is pressing ahead with the race to find consultants to head up its strategic water resources options plan. Thames Water intends to award the first work package from the new TP framework agreement immediately following the appointment of framework suppliers.

Debt 74

Debt Consulting Regulation Resource 74

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 15, 2015

Certification Agreement has a mandatory arbitration provision. And always consult your attorney before signing. Arbitration is particularly wide spread in green building and has had the impact of so few green building disputes ever reaching a courtroom. Even the LEED Green Building Certification Inc.

Green 120

Green Contract DC Documentation 120

Green Building Law Update

JULY 27, 2014

With a performance bond in place, the City and the surety announced in early March that they has negotiated a takeover agreement that will allow a new contractor to complete construction. Earlier this year the City of Palo Alto gave notice firing Flintco Pacific, Inc.,

Documentation 120

Documentation Certification Contract California 120

Pro Builder

JULY 12, 2022

The share of sale agreements canceled for existing home purchases in June was just below 15% of all homes that went under contract. in a survey of builders by John Burns Real Estate Consulting. Homebuilders are also seeing higher cancelation rates. Even before the sharpest increase in rates in June, cancelations in May jumped to 9.3%

Deals 98

Deals Negotiation Agreement Contract 98

Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 12, 2014

An AIA press release highlights the array of how AIA agreements seek to accommodate the various ways in which design build projects are delivered. The key document is, of course, the agreement between the Owner and the Design-Builder. Best Practices Contract Docs AIA Anne Gorham design build agreements Michael Bomba'

AIA 54

AIA Documentation Design Agreement 54

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

LEED Certification Agreement has a mandatory arbitration provision. And always consult your attorney before signing. Arbitration is particularly widespread in green building and has resulted in so few green building disputes ever seeing the inside of a courtroom. Even the Green Business Certification Inc.

Green 120

Green Contract Documentation Claims 120

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Typically JOC Programs are single year IDIQ ( indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity) agreements with up to four (4) additional option years. It develops and support long-term, collaborative relationships between real property owners and builders.

Contract 138

Contract Management Procurement Change Orders 138

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Typically JOC Programs are single year IDIQ ( indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity) agreements with up to four (4) additional option years. It develops and support long-term, collaborative relationships between real property owners and builders.

Contract 130

Contract Management Procurement Change Orders 130

Construction Superintendent Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

These include a new owner/consultant agreement, as well as six new administrative forms for use on design-build projects. The C103–2015, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Consultant without a Predefined Scope of Consultant’s Services establishes expectations between an owner and consultant on a project.

Documentation 40

Documentation Contract AIA Agreement 40

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2017

Will you work directly with the real property owner or a consultant? The JOC UPB should NOT be associated with any consultant for resource that will benefit directly from construction dollars spent on projects, especially if that resource also has a decision-making role with respect to JOC task order/construction project awards.

Contract 100

Contract Contractors Consulting Software 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 2, 2017

Dialog is seeking understanding; not agreement. ? Coordinates necessary contacts with internal and external staff and team members, consultants, and community resources to ensure design and development review of the construction project. Identifies and provides consultation. No “end arounds”. CONFLICT RESOLUTION. to problems.

Contract 100

Contract Construction Consulting Risk 100

Constructor Marketing that Works

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

For those contractors who do them right, maintenance agreements are the bread and butter of year-round cash flow and steady work in season and out. You WILL see Agreements go up. But what is the “right” way to do them? We had a few questions come in asking just that. It can ALL be automated.

Agreement 49

Agreement Cash Flow Contractors Consulting 49

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 26, 2023

The council has appointed Eric Wright under a pre-construction services agreement to collaborate with the design team under early contractor engagement protocols, taking a major step forward in making the ambitious housing vision a reality. hectare city centre development site consists of Upper and lower St. Leonardgate surface car parks.

Agreement 63

Agreement Housing Project Management Consulting 63

BD+C

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

The form is intended to be used as a supplement to AIA Document C103–2015, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Consultant without a Predefined Scope of Consultant’s Services as a guide for drawing up a contract for commissioning services.

Commissioning 49

Commissioning AIA Documentation Agreement 49

Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Pre-Construction Design Freeze After agreements are made, there must be a point in which no more changes can be made and the work can start without worry. Review of Constructability Hiring an independent contractor or consultant is recommended to review all construction documents prior to start of construction.

Change Orders 103

Change Orders BIM Documentation Overhead 103

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

j) “Project labor agreement” – an agreement that meets the requirements of applicable regulations. (k) (i) “Project” – the specific requirements and work to be accomplished by the job order contractor in connection with an individual job order. (j)

Organization 100

Organization Contract Liability Contractors 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

Fundamental willingness and ability of the Delivery Team members, Owner, Owner’s Representative and the Owner’s JOC Consultants to make and secure reliable statements and commitments as the basis for planning and executing the Project. The conditions of satisfaction are clear to all parties – the performers and the recipient.

Management 100

Management Construction Schedule Life Cycle 100