Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Contractors have a means of shifting the risk of non-payment by the owner to its subcontractor by including a certain payment provisions in the subcontract agreement. For the contractors out there, Universal Concrete Products is a good reminder of the importance of drafting clear and unambiguous contact terms between the parties.

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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. Businesses looking to negotiate this rocky terrain have a valuable tool at their command: restrictive covenants.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 11, 2016

Believe it or not, a construction contract with scores of provisions that runs dozens of pages does not actually define the entire legal relationship between the parties, regardless of how thorough the contract may seem or how much time and expense they invested in its drafting.

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Construction and Infrastructure Law

JANUARY 9, 2020

Indemnification clauses appear in nearly every agreement, but they are often overlooked as mere boilerplate provisions after the parties have painstakingly negotiated all of the other terms. Indemnification clauses are arguably the most important part of an agreement when an accident or dispute arises on a project.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

For this reason, construction professionals must find better ways to craft and negotiate agreements. Karalynn also emphasizes the importance of negotiating who takes on certain risks and liabilities. The shifting of risk and liabilities is a very common practice when drafting contracts. Let’s meet in the middle.

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Construction Law Monitor

AUGUST 24, 2012

In a perfect world, general contract presents the subcontract document to the subcontractor, and that sub has its lawyer review the contract to see if the terms can be negotiated so that its a fair document for all involved. There is no need to waste taxpayer money to draft, argue, and pass bills such as these.

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Building Radar

JULY 24, 2024

It is essential to draft clear and comprehensive contracts and to review them thoroughly before signing. Methods of Dispute Resolution Negotiation Negotiation is often the first step in resolving disputes. It involves direct discussions between the parties to reach a mutually acceptable agreement.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 19, 2020

In other instances, mixing different items can have adverse results, and may need expert guidance (the author acknowledges the advice and comments on drafts of this article from Gerard Cavaluzzi, Esq., The same thing can happen when negotiating changes in the contract price during construction. chocolate and peanut butter). New York).

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 12, 2015

Contractors have a means of shifting the risk of non-payment by the owner to its subcontractor by including a certain payment provisions in the subcontract agreement. For the contractors out there, Universal Concrete Products is a good reminder of the importance of drafting clear and unambiguous contact terms between the parties.

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NH Construction Law

APRIL 26, 2020

When contracts and subcontracts are negotiated, it is common for written drafts and redrafts to circulate between the parties, sometimes with a letter of intent to enter into a contract thrown into the mix, and sometimes with competing forms being used – a proposal or bid on one side, an expansive formal contract on the other.

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Levelset

APRIL 15, 2022

An assignment of benefits , or AOB, is an agreement to transfer insurance claim rights to a third party. It gives the assignee authority to file and negotiate a claim directly with the insurance company, without involvement from the property owner. The AOB agreements need to be in writing. What is an assignment of benefits?

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Best Practices Construction Law

DECEMBER 6, 2013

The underlying dispute related to a subcontract agreement on a construction project located on Fort Hood in Texas. The general contractor tried to get out of the lawsuit by filing a motion to dismiss or, in the alternative, tried to get the case transferred to Virginia based upon a forum selection clause in the subcontract agreement.

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Building Radar

OCTOBER 8, 2024

For assistance with drafting clear and effective contracts, you may want to explore resources from DLA Piper. Informal Negotiations Before escalating any disputes, parties are encouraged to engage in informal negotiations. Contracts and Agreements Maintaining clear and comprehensive contracts is crucial for compliance with VOB.

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CivilJungle

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Based on the language in the offer suggestion, the construction business creates tender offers for registration, and if it receives an official administrator agreement will make. Tenders are of several kinds, counting open tender, selective, serial tender, and negotiated tender. Negotiation Tender. Negotiated tender.

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Best Practices Construction Law

APRIL 8, 2013

The dispute relates to a subcontract agreement on a construction project located on Fort Hood in Texas. The general contractor tried to get out of the lawsuit by filing a motion to dismiss or, in the alternative, tried to get the case transferred to Virginia based upon a forum selection clause in the subcontract agreement. 2012) cert.

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Construction Lawyer

OCTOBER 23, 2012

When a dispute arises, the parties can talk and negotiate a resolution. For starters, the arbitration agreement needs to be written by someone who understands arbitration. These agreements are typically drafted before there is any dispute, and usually by attorneys who are not conversant with arbitration.

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Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

The Task Order price is the product of required tasks, quantity, unit of issue, UPG price per unit, and the coefficient plus the negotiated price for any non-priced items (NPI). NPIs must be within the basic intent and general scope of the contract and be negotiated separately from UPG items before issuance of the TO. TO negotiation.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 13, 2021

A substantial challenge faced by professionals preparing construction specifications for design build projects is most master specifications were developed for traditional DBB or its ‘close relation,’ design-negotiate-build (DNB). Greater challenges arise when adapting DBB source documents for design-build.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JANUARY 28, 2016

The good news is that a recently proposed set of guidelines is being embraced as the starting point for negotiations between international players in the Arctic development sweepstakes. The protocol was immediately endorsed by Guggenheim Partners, which helped to draft it.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

A business that applies for the exemption must enter into an agreement with the Governor of Alabama. The business must sign a job-creation agreement under the Advantage Arkansas program within 24 months of signing the Tax Back agreement. Must expand its labor force, make new capital investment, or prevent loss of employment.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 8, 2014

With 32 ports statewide, Louisiana offers six deep-draft ports capable of transferring large quantities of cargo, is one of only two U.S. In February, the company announced an agreement designating an Iowa-based manufacturer, Sabre Tubular Structures, as a preferred supplier of transmission structures for the project.

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Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

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Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

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