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Change Orders in Construction – 101 Guide

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Change orders are common to construction projects. Whatever is the case, it is important to know how you can more effectively handle a change order as it can change your project both time and money. What is a change order in construction? What causes a change order.

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The Consequences of Overstating Claims Under Colorado’s Public Works Act

Levelset

However, as highlighted in the recent Wadsworth case, understanding the proper scope of what can be included in a VSOC is crucial, as filing an excessive or disputed claim can lead to severe legal and financial consequences. million claim was excessive due to the inclusion of unapproved change orders and disputed delay damages.

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Paper to Paperless: Webinar on Construction Documentation and Legal Disputes

Best Practices Construction Law

You can learn best practices for documentation and record management in this 90-minute webinar — From Paper to Paperless: Controlling Construction Documentation, Improving Record Management and Identifying Risk in an Electronic Age. Are electronic documents subject to the same discovery rules as paper documents?

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Better Manage Construction Costs Schedules and Quality

Job Order Contracting

The errors and poor processes result in change orders, project delays, and legal disputes. The fundamental reason for poor outcomes is the failure to implement and properly manage robust and integrated LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes.

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Change Directive v. Change Order v. Construction Change

Best Practices Construction Law

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. Take, for example, the world of changes in the construction context.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

« A Change (Order) for the Better? Judging Tipis » Some Advice on Change Orders. I was talking with John Chaney this week, and he mentioned that he was going to blog about how change orders affect construction management. change orders. document management. Add new tag.

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Contract Law in Construction Projects: Key Legal Considerations

Building Radar

Understanding the key legal considerations in construction contracts can help prevent disputes, manage risks, and ensure successful project completion. Key elements typically included in construction contracts are scope of work, payment terms, deadlines, and provisions for handling changes or disputes.

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