Constructonomics

DECEMBER 28, 2014

On construction projects, contractors, owners, and subs will fire contract language back and forth like missiles in what gets to be an arms race of legalities that negatively affects projects by creating panic and anxiety. Things get much more muddled when contract language, and legalities are entered into the mix. Berkeley.

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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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Green Industry Professionals

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

This "Agreement" is a legal agreement between you (an individual) and Green. General Notice These are the Terms of Service for 'Green Industry Pros' and for the services available through or at Green Industry Pros (the "Services," or a "Service").

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NH Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

2000) (“We adhere to our view that one-sided agreements to arbitrate are not favored.”). A legal doctrine called “mutuality of obligation” – or in lay terms, if both sides are not bound, neither side is – comes into play here. Sphere Drake Insurance, PLC , 202 F.3d 3d 71, 81 (1st Cir. 311 F.Supp.3d

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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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Constructlaw

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit addressed the perennially thorny issue of whether the courts or arbitrators retain the authority to resolve questions involving the enforceability of arbitration agreements. After the project began, a labor union representative approached and asked MZM’s president to execute a “short-form agreement.”

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Construction Equipment

JULY 29, 2016

Not confident that necessary sewage and water repairs will be finished on time, the Blue Water Baltimore filed this week for legal status to help enforce a federal court order that requires Baltimore to make $1.2 billion in repairs to its sewer system over the next 15 years.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Agreement marks end of several years of legal disputes between Denver Water and Boulder County over disruptive nature of Gross Reservoi constructionr.

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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?

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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.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 8, 2019

win-win" agreement ends a period of contentious legal action between the developer of the $25 billion Hudson Yards project and the Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York. The "historic.

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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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The Constructor

AUGUST 25, 2012

The contract documents A contract is an agreement between two parties which they intend to be legally binding with respect to the obligations of each.

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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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Building Radar

AUGUST 6, 2024

Contract Disputes : Conflicts arising from ambiguous contract terms, leading to legal disputes and project disruptions. Regulatory Compliance : Ensuring that procurement processes comply with legal and regulatory requirements to avoid penalties and project delays.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Navigating the legal agreements of $5 billion in investments — and requests for helipads.

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Building Radar

AUGUST 8, 2024

A mechanic’s lien is a legal claim against a property for unpaid work or materials provided during construction or renovation. Failure to do so can result in legal action, including potential foreclosure. Legal Procedures and Timelines Each state has specific rules regarding the timing and filing of mechanic’s liens.

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Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

9) Legality and Taxes. You can also hire a lawyer to help you out with other legal requirements such as service agreements. Overall, starting a roofing and guttering business requires a thorough business plan, legal steps, and marketing. For a sole proprietorship business, you can’t use your name. Corporation .

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Constructlaw

APRIL 6, 2023

This guide provides an overview of international arbitration: how it works; when you should select it as the dispute resolution procedure; and key considerations when drafting an international arbitration agreement. Read the full guide here.

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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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Best Practices Construction Law

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Motion to Amend and Legal Defense: The Corps, despite delays in formally amending its answer, argued that KBR was aware of the potential affirmative defense before the conclusion of fact discovery. Falsely claiming to have submitted a Technical Assistance Agreement to the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 11, 2016

This blog, created by a business that provides expert legal witnesses, needs to be written at the level that you would find value if you were a serious lawyer or litigant in a significant construction dispute. I’m not a lawyer, of course, and wouldn’t think of providing specific legal advice to anyone reading this blog.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 8, 2014

A contract or tender document in construction industry is an agreement between two parties which they intend to be legally binding with respect to. Construction Construction Contracts Construction Management Bill of Quantities Contract Documents Contracts Tender Tender documents'

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Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 13, 2010

The unavoidable marriage between the green and construction industries is why our construction law practice has paid very close attention to green legal issues. The first ever conference focusing on the green industry’s legal issues is taking place this week in New Orleans, LA, Green Legal Matters.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 18, 2021

But recent court decisions have provided legal support, Blue added, including one ruling upholding a Texas hospital's mandate. Workers who are part of a union may be subject to an employment agreement or collective bargaining agreement that impacts the situation, Conrad Kennedy said. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

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Construction Law

JULY 1, 2024

News Our regular news round up includes a landmark Supreme Court judgment that will affect many major infrastructure projects; transparency concerns over the burgeoning use of framework agreements; and a council victory in a judicial review involving a private finance initiative roads project.

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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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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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Building Radar

AUGUST 11, 2024

Legal and Contractual Aspects Retainage practices are governed by both contractual agreements and legal regulations. This withholdage helps manage cash flow and ensures that contractors address any final issues before receiving the full payment. For additional details, explore LetsBuild’s overview of retainage.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 21, 2017

You understand and agree that this is a lease and not a sale agreement. The solar lease, as well as any power purchase agreement need to be considered in light of federal and state law (including tax laws) that stimulate new possibilities including create profit. The Company owns the solar panel system for all purposes.

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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.

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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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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 16, 2020

You understand and agree that this is a lease and not a sale agreement. The solar lease, as well as any power purchase agreement need to be considered in light of federal and state law (including tax laws) that stimulate new possibilities including create profit. The Company owns the solar panel system for all purposes.

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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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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

But I have never really thought about that legal principle because, “People don’t really do that, do they?”. Long before I was an attorney, I heard this tale that if you endorsed a check that had the words “PAID IN FULL” written on the check, then you were accepting the check as full payment of whatever was owed. Fouches and Assoc.,

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 18, 2018

You understand and agree that this is a lease and not a sale agreement. The solar lease, as well as any power purchase agreement need to be considered in light of federal and state law (including tax laws) that stimulate new possibilities including create profit. The Company owns the solar panel system for all purposes.

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