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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Construction Safety. « 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. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Construction Safety. Committing Intentional Project Communications » Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. This week, I’m pleased to welcome David DeVita, a safety expert with 20 years of experience, from Carolina Safety Consultants. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Construction Safety. Some Advice on Change Orders » A Change (Order) for the Better? When clients ask me about change orders, I’m reminded of a well-circulated photo. The yacht is named “Change Order.” Yes, change orders are nearly inevitable.

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Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act: What Residential Contractors Need to Know

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Also, the contract should state that none of the work, materials, or specs can be changed or altered without a written change order signed by both parties. If there is a down payment or any amount advanced for the purchase of special order materials, those amount must also be included, and listed separately.

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3 ways to avoid defects in construction

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Defects due to omission are typically fixed through change orders that add to the scope of work for one or more contractors. Either way, allocating liability and fixing the defect is typically a complex process. Design defects are a result of the design team failing to produce organised and accurate construction documents.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Construction Safety. Meet with them before every project to discuss not only the contractual provisions for scope of work and change orders, but also what you bid and why. Owners need your help to meet their goals, and they may be more amenable to approving change orders while you’re still on the job. MANAGEMENT |.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Construction Safety. David is a construction safety expert for Carolina Safety Consultants with over 20 years of experience. Some project managers tend to think of safety in the workplace as one of those things that we do “when we get a chance.” MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |.