Lets Build

JUNE 18, 2019

Construction contracts include many documents other than the signed piece of contract including contract drawings, specifications and prevailing conditions of the contract. These are long documents which most parties to the contract ignore going through in detail.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JULY 3, 2013

What do you think causes construction claims and disputes? When a problem faced by one party in the construction process is ignored or recognized late, the problem may escalate into disputes and claims. Disputes and claims are detrimental to all parties. Causes Associated with the Contract Documents. Unbalanced bidding.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 10, 2018

Guest post by Kevin Sullivan of BRAYN Consulting LLC. I am a partner and the director of construction and real estate at BRAYN Consulting LLC , a specialty tax services company that works with architects, engineers and contractors in obtaining tax credits and incentives, such as 179D. LEED AP with BRAYN Consulting.

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Cassell Construction Estimating

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

We’ve seen this time and time again, and the most effective tool to achieve contractual time extension is a good schedule, along timely documentation. A US Army Corps of Engineers scheduling seminar in Anchorage provided the best “how to” document I’ve ever seen, attached here. recent updates. recent updates.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 21, 2012

There are several steps that subcontractors should take if they want to maintain their rights to file delay claims, Navigant Construction Forum Executive Director James Zack said during a webinar that WPL Publishing held earlier this month. Zack and Navigant Consulting Inc. ” Read more.

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Claims Subcontracting Bidding Negotiation 48

Best Practices Construction Law

APRIL 18, 2014

When savvy contractors face delays on a project, they immediately take steps to provide notice, document, evaluate and plan for recovery from those delays. If you correct any logic flaws found in the schedule, make sure to document and explain the changes at the time they are made. Best Practices Claims and Disputes'

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Cassell Construction Estimating

MAY 17, 2014

While discussing scheduling with a client in Hawaii recently, I found myself repeating over and over, a variation of “…scheduling best practices include…” Hearing these words repeatedly set me to thinking that I hadn’t recently seen scheduling guidelines set out in a concise, straightforward document. Assign Responsibility to every activity.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

The American Institute of Architects launched new contract documents. These include a new owner/consultant agreement, as well as six new administrative forms for use on design-build projects. This agreement contains basic business terms related to copyrights and licenses, claims and disputes, termination or suspension and compensation.

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Documentation Contract AIA Agreement 40

Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 24, 2012

Through the years of consulting with folks in the construction industry about mechanics lien and bond claims, I’ve unearthed a set of principles to help navigate the very complicated world of liens. They barely even mentioned that they could file a bond claim, and that this is commonly even referred to as a lien.

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Lien Claims Debt Florida 48

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2019

Don’t be fooled by vendors that claim to be the largest, or most experienced source of JOC solutions. Do your homework! Furthermore, under NO CIRCUMSTANCE, should a JOC Consultant be involved in approving JOC Projects or JOC work orders. What are the required JOC Documents, Phases, Timelines, Approvals? INDEPENDENCE.

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Best Practices Construction Law

OCTOBER 13, 2016

It almost goes without saying that if you have to pursue or defend a delay claim, you are going to need some evidence (whether by expert or otherwise) to establish or to challenge entitlement to the damages sought. If you correct any logic flaws found in the schedule, make sure to document and explain the changes at the time they are made.

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Claims Compensation Schedule Guidelines 48

Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 17, 2018

If it is required to develop a new building or refurbish surviving property, the owner should have arranged a document so that the work & other portions of the construction project can be performed systematically. Each construction project should comprise of crucial documents that generally form the part of every construction contract.

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Documentation Construction Drawings Contract 40

Construction Dive

APRIL 17, 2013

Just because an analysis of productivity in a construction project may be called a “Measured Mile” analysis, “don’t believe it,” Trauner Consulting Services Inc. “Dig into the details. “Dig into the details. Understand exactly how the calculation is being performed. ” Read more.'

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Documentation Claims Consulting Contractors 48

Best Practices Construction Law

JANUARY 15, 2013

It almost goes without saying that if you have to pursue or defend a delay claim, you are going to need some evidence (whether by expert or otherwise) to establish or to challenge entitlement to the damages sought. If you correct any logic flaws found in the schedule, make sure to document and explain the changes at the time they are made.

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Claims Schedule Compensation Guidelines 48

Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. You should consult an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction before using any of the information contained at this site. « False Claims lands Engineer in jail | Main. | The new AIA Documents and Arbitration - What Rules Apply?

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AIA Documentation Illinois Chicago 40

Job Order Contracting

MAY 31, 2017

Job Order Contracting is a multiple party, collaborative win-win agreement between a real property owner and the service provider(s), as such JOC Program management should not be outsourced to a third party, such as JOC consultant. Review and assure that cost data, specifications, documents, tools and procedures are timely and appropriate.

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Contract Management Life Cycle Estimating 100

Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 11, 2007

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. You should consult an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction before using any of the information contained at this site. Limitation of Liability in new AIA Document. Here it is: § 8.1.3 Here it is: § 8.1.3

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Liability AIA Documentation Illinois 40

Best Practices Construction Law

DECEMBER 11, 2019

When savvy contractors face delays on a project, they immediately take steps to provide notice, document, evaluate and plan for recovery from those delays. If you correct any logic flaws found in the schedule, make sure to document and explain the changes at the time they are made. Correct any logic flaws.

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Schedule Compensation Claims Travel 71

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Throughout the ongoing process, however, all of the following are address and/or improved upon: Who can offer change ideas (informally and formally) Who assesses the impact of the proposed change Who reviews the proposed change and its impact for approval How is the change implemented Documentation of the outcome. enables full visibility.

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Project Management Organization Capterra Management 229

FDR Safety

MARCH 19, 2020

Responding to all document and other information requests by the OSHA inspector. Consulting with the company’s legal counsel about difficult or special problems, such as search warrants or subpoenas. Good documentation of what happened during the inspection is essential to refuting any citation issued.

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OSHA Inspections Conference Employment 156

DebunkTheBIM

JULY 16, 2015

There’s been a great little ‘article’ circling the web recently, claiming ‘How Building Information Modeling Saved One University $10 Million’. If anything, a well applied BIM could ‘save’ funds for construction clients, contractors or consultants much higher than the 3% quoted here. And not that great at that, either.

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Claims Modeling BIM Consulting 48

cnstrctr

JANUARY 4, 2020

A construction contract is a document that outlines the roles and responsibilities between two or more parties on a project. It is a legally binding document that the groups agree to at the start of a project and are held accountable to throughout. The contract is typically governed by the prime consultant.

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Contract Construction Finance Documentation 88

DebunkTheBIM

OCTOBER 24, 2012

There are traditional, contract-regulated response-requirements set for many actions needed to be performed by various AEC-project participants (comments, approvals, claims, RFIs etc.) – yet no form of an MRT comes up ever as something architects would boast about. It is time for all consultants to lift their game and improve on their MRT!

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Engineering Travel Drawings CAD 62

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

Fundamental willingness and ability of the Delivery Team members, Owner, Owner’s Representative and the Owner’s JOC Consultants to make and secure reliable statements and commitments as the basis for planning and executing the Project. Process & Documentation. Where all documents complete, clear and complete?

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Management Construction Schedule Life Cycle 100

Construction Lawyer

AUGUST 30, 2007

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. You should consult an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction before using any of the information contained at this site. New AIA documents and Arbitration » August 30, 2007. False Claims lands Engineer in jail.

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 19, 2009

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. You should consult an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction before using any of the information contained at this site. Economic Loss Doctrine bars Nevada claims against Architect. In Terracon Consultants Western, Inc.

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Nevada Claims Illinois AIA 40

Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Success in winning delay claims begins with a few basic rules. In addition to giving notice in accordance with the contract specs and maintaining proper documentation, there are generally accepted practices commonly used to demonstrate causation and quantity the duration of project delays.

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Schedule Claims Documentation Consulting 48

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

David is a construction safety expert for Carolina Safety Consultants with over 20 years of experience. Companies who have more claims than average will have a higher than average rate, for example, 1.6. document management. Tags: Carolina Safety Consultants , construction safety , job cost savings. www.dexterchaney.com.

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Construction Insurance Software Software 136

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 14, 2012

By Bruce Jervis While change orders are sometimes associated with contractor claims, the majority of change orders are initiated by project owners. Cost estimates must be prepared, schedules revised and contract documents reviewed. With changes of considerable magnitude or complexity, consultants and attorneys may be involved.

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Change Orders Contract Claims Documentation 48

Construction Specifier

JUNE 19, 2020

vice-president and general counsel at Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc., Combining Divisions 01-49 specifications with a set of Division 00 documents with which they are not coordinated is akin to performing a head transplant. Consequences of improperly coordinated construction documents. New York). Photo © BigStockPhoto.com.

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Documentation Drafting Contract Claims 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 15, 2017

Proper selection of a JOC consultant and tools , professional JOC Program set-up, internal controls, and education/training improve your job order contract. Make certain contract administration documentation activities are kept current, complete and correct. IMPROVE YOUR JOB ORDER CONTRACT.

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Contract Estimating Contractors Negotiation 100

DebunkTheBIM

FEBRUARY 14, 2015

Should documentation that is based on a coordinated 3D digital model be charged at a higher price than straight CAD-ed one is? For example, an international consultancy I’ve been working with for a while now (7000+ people employed worldwide) likes to claim to be at the forefront of BIM application within its core services.

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CAD BIM Drawings Consulting 48

Construction Lawyer

APRIL 3, 2012

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. You should consult an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction before using any of the information contained at this site. Federal Court dismisses subs claim against GC because of arbitration provision.

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Claims Agreement Illinois Subcontracting 40

Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 16, 2014

Hill International (Middle East) is a US based Project Management and Claims Consultancy firm with offices throughout the World. With over 4,000 employees in 100 offices worldwide, Hill provides program management, project management, construction management and construction claims and consulting services.

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Management Project Management Consulting Claims 45

DebunkTheBIM

MAY 18, 2018

They will be kitchen designers that will argue, that you should consider giving them a bit extra for your joinery to be documented in 3D. They might also be respectable, large contractors claiming to give you a better process (and less variations?) if their P&Gs were expanded to cover some BIM offerings too.

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BIM Drawings Documentation Modeling 62

DebunkTheBIM

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

As MMA**’s first project in Hong Kong we offer ourselves as the lab-rats for the winning contractor of a silent auction. The winning fee will needed to be paid in 4 equal instalments at the first days of October, November, December 2013 and January 2014 through direct credit into our bank account.

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Help Everybody Everyday

MARCH 6, 2009

. “No damages for delay” clauses that remove your ability to claim actual damages for delay beyond your control and imposed by an upstream party. Language that puts artificial limits on your ability to make a claim, including allowing the upstream party or its agent to be the judge of your claim’s validity.

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Contract Claims Legal Lien 48