Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 24, 2013

Not that I treat every marital conversation like a construction claim, but I do find myself grilling my wife about these increased costs and whether they are justified. Contractors should be concerned about the same level of grilling (or review) when submitting a claim. Image: Beverly Cromer.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Work execution and contract administration. It’s generally considered that numerous and repetitive renovation, repair, maintenance, and/or sustainability work, and minor new construction with a minimum annual volume of $2M is appropriate for job order contracting. Development of acquisition/procurement approach. Monitoring.

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Having litigated construction disputes for almost 20 years, the issue of entitlement often turns on whether the contractor properly submitted its claims in accordance with the terms of the parties’ contract. Don’t wait until the lawsuit or demand for arbitration before giving notice of your claim.

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Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 15, 2013

At the start of every construction project you sign a stack of papers that will dictate your success or failure on the project: the construction contract. The contract may be short and sweet, or it may be a mountain of paperwork that not only includes its own provisions but also cites provisions in other paperwork stacks.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 6, 2023

This means that should your security staff be running errands on-site or off-site, they will likely miss any security events detected on your security camera systems, making them less likely to spot and resolve a security threat in time. You can implement RFID tracking to make the equipment logging process more accurate and efficient.

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cnstrctr

JANUARY 4, 2020

A construction contract is a tool that you can use to help outline these requirements. What exactly is a construction contract, how can it be used and what are the different types? A construction contract is a document that outlines the roles and responsibilities between two or more parties on a project. Lump Sum Contracts.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 9, 2020

It has not been a week since the catastrophic events in Nashville and surrounding areas. Indeed, that’s why force majeure clauses are generally included in parties’ contract.

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Delay claims on a construction can be confusing, especially when you think about the delay to the work being performed and the disruption to other activities. Triple B Services, LLP , decided on May 26, 2016, the Court of Appeals of Texas reviewed a contractor’s claim for damages on a road expansion project. The Contract.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 13, 2016

By Bruce Jervis It is common for construction contracts, particularly public works contracts, to require written notice of any claim for changed or extra work. Failure to give proper timely notice constitutes a waiver of the claim. Failure to give proper timely notice constitutes a waiver of the claim. Read More.

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

When dealing with construction claims—whether one for construction defects, outstanding payment, or delay damages—an initial hurdle is making sure that proper notice has been given. This decision illustrates the importance of following a process when dealing with a claim. At this point, determine if contract procedure was followed.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 21, 2016

Whether you are an owner, contractor, subcontractor or supplier, you will want to read the rest of this post since it illustrates precisely what all those attorneys have been telling you for years: “Please, please, please read your contract.” In Schindler v. Tully Construction Co. , Tully Construction Co. ,

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Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 6, 2013

For example, with agency cuts will come employee furloughs that could affect the work by contracting officers and other acquisition personnel. Finally, there will likely be terminations and suspensions of existing contracts where appropriate. What can contractors do to preserve claims?

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Construction Law

APRIL 1, 2025

CL guides Construction Law Guide to: NEC4 (Part 2) This second article on the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC), from Joanne Bennett of DLA Piper UK LLP, focusses on key aspects of core clauses 6 to 9, together with the dispute resolution options, secondary option clauses and Contract Data.

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Construction Law

MARCH 4, 2025

News Our regular news round up looks at a report predicting a rise in cladding related professional indemnity policy claims; a rise in PFI handback condition disputes; and major Heathrow Airport investment plans. Contracts Surviving termination: the enduring rights and obligations in construction contracts.

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

In the world of construction claims, according to one court, these same rules apply—it is premature to award damages before the claim has been considered and either approved or rejected. The contractor paid the contract balance to the subcontractor, but the subcontractor filed a motion to confirm the award on the change order work.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Association events. Contract type. RCD claims to have a stronger group of reporters on private projects. Dodge does the same kind of thing through their hands-on customer service, which they claim as a huge differentiator. The company also claims Dodge shared what it learned with its sales staff. CRM systems.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JULY 31, 2015

I’ve tried both and prefer a third: Contracts, which do not entertain, do not convey information or ideas, and do not try to persuade. ” In the world of commercial real estate and construction contracts, Siviglia hit the nail on the head. Using some of Siviglia’s tips in Courses on Drafting Contracts , 12 Scribes J.

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Constructlaw

JULY 6, 2020

The United States Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (the “Board”) recently issued a decision that may be particularly pertinent in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. 2 The contract included all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and services. 2 The contract included all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and services.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 20, 2013

One of the most common administrative mistakes contractors make that give rise to claims and disputes is failing to give their contracts a thorough read through, Navigant Construction Forum Executive Director James Zack told a group of professionals attending a webinar that WPL Publishing held last week. ” Read more.

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Constructlaw

JULY 12, 2022

The Agreement contained a sole-and-exclusive remedy provision that, in the event of DonRob’s default, gave 360 the right “to elect between the following options: (a) to declare this Agreement terminated … [and be refunded] all of the Earnest Money, or (b) maintain an action against Seller for specific performance ….

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 8, 2015

But we do know the facts as recited by the trial judge in a May 4, 2015 opinion ruling on motions, More than 15 years ago, CBF contracted with SmithGroup, Inc. CBF also contracted with Clark Construction Group, LLC as general contractor to oversee the construction, which spanned from 1999 into 2000.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 8, 2015

But we do know the facts as recited by the trial judge in a May 4, 2015 opinion ruling on motions, More than 15 years ago, CBF contracted with SmithGroup, Inc. CBF also contracted with Clark Construction Group, LLC as general contractor to oversee the construction, which spanned from 1999 into 2000.

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Liability Maryland Green Agreement 120

Levelset

MAY 23, 2022

It can also be a lifesaver, as it will provide additional support to your business through the length of time it shuts down due to an event like a fire or theft. It’s important to understand what this insurance covers, and how to get the most out of it if you need to file a claim. What does business interruption insurance cover

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Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 27, 2016

I previously blogged about the rules relating to pass-through claims , where a prime contractor’s recovery from an owner for damages suffered by its subcontractor is limited in certain circumstances. KBR submits a certified claim with the Army for $10.4 In Kellogg Brown & Root Servs., million; and. million; and.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

One of the steps that can be taken to minimize claims and disputes in construction projects is to determine early on what the markup will be on all change orders, Bryan Jackson, a partner in the Los Angeles office of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLC, told professionals attending a webinar that WPL Publishing held late last month.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Understandably, a prospective tenant may wish to seek BFPP treatment in the event of a future federal CERCLA cleanup action at the leased property or to ensure its appropriate environmental stewardship of the property.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 9, 2013

It may affect the enforceability of the contract clause itself. It means an event which must occur before a legal obligation arises. It means an event which must occur before a legal obligation arises. This is clear, longstanding legal terminology.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

“If something goes wrong, liability could hit the GC’s policy, which dilutes liability insurance limits, negatively impacts their claims history, and forces them to deal with a claim that’s not really their fault.”. Such an occurrence could threaten the existence of your contracting business. Cyber insurance.

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

My mentor and good friend, Cordell Parvin , has over the years shared with me some great best practices for contractors—whether talking about bid protests, accidents on the jobsite, or filing a claim. This is often the starting point for reviewing a claim and the key to a successful analysis of issues. If not, why not?

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 29, 2015

Substantial portions of claims that develop during construction often revolve around issues of fact. Nothing resolves a dispute quicker than supporting (or disputing) the claim with proof of the facts, and nothing establishes factual proof better than photographs. Read more.'

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Constructlaw

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The town of New Milford (Town) contracted with Standard Demolition Services, Inc. The Town filed suit against the Contractor for breach of contract to which the Contractor responded with multiple counterclaims. Contractor) to perform the third phase of this cleanup and remediation.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 19, 2020

A prospective tenant may now to seek BFPP treatment in the event of a future federal CERCLA cleanup action at the leased property or simply to ensure appropriate environmental stewardship of the property. economy, when in any given year the vast majority of real estate transactions are leases and not contracts of sale.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 6, 2015

And, of course, there are questions of causation or responsibility for the various delays.Adding to the complexity of cumulative impact claims are contract clauses requiring prompt written notice of changed or delayed work, along with quantification of increased costs.

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Feasibility Lien Change Orders Claims 48

Levelset

JUNE 16, 2022

In the event of a payment dispute, contractors file claims against the payment bond instead of against the property itself. New Jersey bond claim laws & liens on contract funds. Liens on contract funds are only available on public works projects that haven’t been commissioned by the state or state agency.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 18, 2015

The rationale is that if work on a contract is suspended, the contractor is unable to bill against that contract and the contract does not carry, or absorb, its proportionate share of the fixed home office expenses. Project owners complain that these are phantom damages used to inflate delay claims. Read more.

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Overhead Contract Claims Office 48

Levelset

MARCH 31, 2022

In turn, the owner is relying on the insurance company to pay their claim. Dig deeper: What contractors need to know about the insurance claims process. In general, there are four parties involved in a restoration project: Property owner Insurance company Claims adjuster Contractor. Be clear about rights & responsibilities.

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Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 16, 2012

Would it surprise you to learn that you may have waived that right in your contract? Dormitory Authority of State of New York , appellate court enforced a no-damages-for delay clause against a contractor, rejecting a $10m delay claim. In the recent case of Plato General Construction v. ” * * * * * *. " What it means?

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