Construction Marketing

JULY 21, 2016

Whether just starting out or operating for years, there are many legal obligations and issues that confront a small business owner. The Small Business Legal guide from Legal Services Link provides information on the top ten areas business owners need to address to ensure their businesses are legally protected.

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Constructlaw

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

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. Spirtas countered that the TPA was not a valid and legally binding arbitration agreement because SGLC never countersigned it.

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Constructlaw

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

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. Spirtas countered that the TPA was not a valid and legally binding arbitration agreement because SGLC never countersigned it.

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Agreement Illinois Contract Bidding 52

Construction Marketing

JULY 11, 2022

Surety bonds are financial guarantees that are issued to ensure the individual or company who obtains the bond will perform work in a legally compliant manner and will avoid fraud and misconduct. Surety – The bonding company that guarantees the principal’s ethical operations and legal compliance by issuing the bond.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

One of the most notable changes is a new Contractor-Subcontractor Master Agreement and accompanying work order. The new agreement allows a contractor and subcontractor to agree to a predefined set of terms and conditions that apply to multiple scopes of work.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

The best way to mitigate risk in your green building project are properly drafted contract documents prepared by this law firm or by another attorney with green building experience. The document is simply that good. The American Institute of Architects has published standard form construction industry documents since 1888.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JULY 10, 2022

Del, May 2, 2022), the trial court found that when a bank pays a contractor directly, it can create a legally binding relationship subject to the terms of the construction loan agreements with the owner. Applying New Jersey law, the court held: The controlling documents are the Loan Commitment and the Loan Agreement.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JULY 1, 2022

30, 2022), the Court of Appeals of Tennessee reversed the confirmation of an arbitration award because the so-called arbitration clause appeared in the employee handbook and was not a stand-alone agreement. Timothy Crowder , No. 19CV-48300W (Jun. The handbook expressly negated any contract of employment: “.

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Building Radar

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Procurement regulations govern how public and private entities acquire services, and failing to comply can result in disqualification or legal consequences. The procurement landscape can be complex, often requiring businesses to be familiar with various legal requirements and contractual obligations.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

That being the case, then why has the GBCI Change Of Owner Agreement been uploaded into LEED Online only 700 times since February 2015? So, GBCI even provides a form, making affecting the change in their system easy, but the Change of Owner Agreement form is little used. according to Susan Dorn, the General Counsel of USGBC and GBCI.

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Building Radar

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The VOB, comprising three parts, establishes the legal framework for construction contracts in Germany. It stipulates the rules for competitive bidding, evaluation criteria, and the legal obligations of all parties involved. Any modifications to the scope of work must be documented and agreed upon by all parties.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

Legal scholars can have at it. With over a million contract documents licensed on an annual basis, the AIA’s form construction documents are the most widely used contract documents in the industry. LEED Certification Agreement has a mandatory arbitration provision. The Supreme Court, in American Express v.

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Construction Law Monitor

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Joint check agreements are very popular in the construction industry. In fact, many folks mistakenly believe that joint check agreements are exclusively a construction industry instrument. Perhaps the joint check agreement is the most misunderstood and dangerous document you can confront on a construction project.

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Agreement Construction California Lien 51

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

The errors and poor processes result in change orders, project delays, and legal disputes. It is defined within and Lean environment government by a long-term multi-party agreement and associated written Operations Manual / Execution Guide. 10% are due to equipment and/or materials delays, most off which could have been foreseen.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Fortunately, you can overcome these hurdles by using ACC Connect to sync drawings, field reports, and documents in the cloud. And since the information stays in sync, teams know that they can get the documents and information they need in the application they use most. . 2: Project Management. 3: Contract Management.

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NH Construction Law

OCTOBER 30, 2022

Depending on the wording of the notice, a contract may well be enforceable between the parties even if the contemplated formal document is never signed. The usual legal requirements for a valid contract – offer, acceptance and consideration – can all be present in this type of LOI. Khoury , 170 N.H. ” Id. ” Id.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Each community and asset in your portfolio requires diligence, legal paperwork, and closing documents. At the end of the deal preparation phase, you will have a package of offering documents you can provide to potential buyers. In this sense, the seller controls the timeline. Who is buying your company? Diligence and Closing.

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Levelset

MAY 16, 2022

The contract should constitute the entire agreement between the parties, including attached copies of any required notices. If, however, the agreement is a time and materials contract , a further breakdown is required. ” It’s a way to cancel the agreement with no harm and or penalties to either party.

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Pro Builder

MAY 27, 2022

Those items proved valuable resources for conducting his new duties—so valuable that his previous employer sued for violation of confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements and for illegal use of trade secrets. Confidentiality agreements. What Is a Restrictive Covenant? Three Most Common Types . Covenants not to compete .

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Employment Agreement New York City Resource 98

Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 10, 2017

As an example, when the parties use the word “shall” in their agreement, they generally understand that the obligation specified is mandatory. Payments may be withheld on account of (1) defective Work not remedied, (2) claims filed by third parties, or (3) failure to carry out the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents.”.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 27, 2012

I posted about the new technology by ConsensusDOCS that offered around the clock access, easy editing, easy collaboration, ability to convert, compare and track changes, as well as new legal commentary and user guides.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Competitive bidding with selection being the lowest cost selection of the bidder compliant with the scope of work and associated the bid documents. ? Risk dependent upon completeness and accuracy of construction documents within a relatively ‘ad hoc’ process. More contractor involvement and generally better documentation.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 4, 2019

Another court took a similar approach last week, finding that a casually written email by an attorney can constitute a settlement agreement. that an exchange of emails with a mediator can constitute a binding settlement, even if the parties nevre signed a written agreement.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

In reality, it’s often a monster document packed full of legalese that can be difficult to understand. A contract should really be a tool to help everyone in the construction industry; it doesn’t have to be this monster document that you just hold your nose, sign, and hope for the best.” Know the different types of contracts.

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Levelset

APRIL 8, 2022

Here are a few things to focus on when you sit down and read the entire policy document from beginning to end. Insuring agreement. “The insuring agreement is a critical part of a homeowners policy document,” says Anthony Dileo, Agency Owner at Pennsylvania-based Northeast Insurance and Financial Consultants. .”

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Insurance Claims Agreement Lien 52

Levelset

APRIL 8, 2022

Here are a few things to focus on when you sit down and read the entire policy document from beginning to end. Insuring agreement. “The insuring agreement is a critical part of a homeowners policy document,” says Anthony Dileo, Agency Owner at Pennsylvania-based Northeast Insurance and Financial Consultants. .”

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Insurance Claims Agreement Lien 52

CivilJungle

DECEMBER 26, 2020

A tort , in common law jurisdiction, could be a tort (other than a breach of contract) that causes an applicant to suffer loss or hurt, leading to legal liability for the one that commits the act. A contract is termed as a document which is done by law and completed between two individual partie s. What Is Tort?

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Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 17, 2021

However, there were numerous written documents such as a proposal, invoices, and change orders that had been either signed by or transmitted between the parties. Based upon those documents, the trial court held that there was not an express written contract, but that there was a series of implied-in-fact contracts between the parties.

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Construction Law Monitor

MAY 14, 2014

Construction change orders are some of the most litigated and disputed documents in all of construction law. Although the names are similar the legal implications are significantly different. Lastly, its a directive given by the owner when time and/or cost are not in agreement. This is a bold and powerful document.

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Change Orders Construction Documentation Risk 66

BD+C

AUGUST 28, 2023

This enables them to identify potential modifications prior to the finalization of documents. Navigating Complex Owner-Contractor Relationships It is always pertinent to follow the guidelines set forth in the contract, but when the owner and contractor are the same legal entity, it becomes even more crucial to understand the contract.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

High initial set up costs make DB suitable only for major new construction Not a fully collaborative multiparty agreement. While high set up costs required larger projects, project types must be relatively straightforward, where requirements can be fully documented at request for proposals (RFP) stage. Is not legal in some states.

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NH Construction Law

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

If the Seymour case shuts out a claim against the bank, do owner/borrowers have a legal claim against the inspector, with whom they have no contract? If you’re wondering how often an owner has hired me to review the documents in advance, I can tell you, it’s a round number. That puts the owner/borrower in a pickle.

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Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. The new AIA Documents and Arbitration - What Rules Apply?

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Levelset

OCTOBER 13, 2022

If you’re bidding on contract work, you will likely need a COI per terms of a legal agreement. There may be incidents that require you to document your insurance status while you perform certain jobs. But, it’s prudent to store the documentation as long as your business is in existence — and then some.

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Insurance Certification Contractors Liability 52

Construction Law Monitor

MAY 15, 2014

Construction change orders are some of the most litigated and disputed documents in all of construction law. Although the names are similar the legal implications are significantly different. Lastly, its a directive given by the owner when time and/or cost are not in agreement. This is a bold and powerful document.

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Best Practices Construction Law

APRIL 28, 2015

In the legal world, words have meaning. Not to say that words have any less meaning in the non-legal world, but sometimes you can get tricked up in your correspondence, notice letters, claims or otherwise when you use the wrong work. This Agreement becomes a part of the Contract when properly executed and approved.

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Construction Law Monitor

MARCH 9, 2012

Construction contract defined : Construction Contract: A legal document which specifies the details of a construction project. Properly written ADR clauses and indemnity clauses can save a contractor thousands in legal fees and court/administrative costs. A good construction contract will include: 1.The A set of specifications.

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