Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 13, 2016

Homebuyers are making claims of false advertising over “Net Zero LEED certified” houses in midtown Sacramento – that may be neither. According to print media accounts , 17 of the 34 homebuyers filed a statement of claim on September 30, 2016 commencing an arbitration proceeding against Pacific Housing, Inc., But are they?

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Lets Build

DECEMBER 16, 2022

One of the major reasons that construction managers must schedule rework and fight against claims is defects. Material defects happen when building material gets damaged—whether the defects come straight from the manufacturer or the damage occurs on site. Inefficient document distribution. 3 types of defects in construction.

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Lets Build

JULY 16, 2021

Keeping track of what is happening on site is challenging if you don’t have the right tools to help you. Especially when it comes to your snagging and QHSE processes which for many project managers, site foremen, and QHSE managers are synonymous with excessive administrative workload and a lot of stress and frustration. The result?

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Construction Marketing

JULY 18, 2012

Here we’ll cover the top website directory submission sites we’ve used, including paid and unpaid. Top 3 Web Directory Submission Sites (PAID): Yahoo Directory - The Yahoo directory is the best paid option for submitting your website. When submitting your blogs, be sure to check out the site. Cost: $299 per year.

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Lets Build

AUGUST 31, 2020

Everything has to be documented in great detail so that your project remains protected from costly and time-consuming disputes. As a result, several construction projects end up relying on WhatsApp notifications, Excel spreadsheets, emails, or even whiteboards to keep track of everything that takes place on site.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 16, 2022

In construction, however, some courts have held that the type of contract delivery method do not change the treatment of the other contract clauses, such as the applicability of a differing site conditions clause. This crowded the site and prevented scheduled commencement of grade beams and rough-in of underslab MEP work. Grimberg Co.,

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

By Bruce Jervis A basic rule of construction contract law states that a “Type I” differing site condition exists when the actual conditions in the field differ materially from affirmative representations in the contract documents. The requirement for an affirmative representation is key.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 3, 2024

The manufacturer also provides extensive support documentation to help you find the ideal design for your project’s needs. ColourTree In addition to producing some of the best custom shade sails on the market, ColourTree runs an in-depth blog documenting how to design and install shades effectively. this feature is hard to overlook.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 20, 2020

You can download a complimentary copy here: Best Practices – COVID19 and Construction Claims , but please do me a favor and subscribe to the blog on the sidebar to the right. Just enter your email, and you will receive regular updates.

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Lets Build

MAY 5, 2022

How often have you cursed your company’s filing systems while hunting fruitlessly through online directories or paper filing systems in search of a document? Inspection reporting software provides a unified home for any property-related documentation , combining contemporary and historic reports in a single location.

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Lets Build

APRIL 29, 2022

A punch list (also sometimes referred to as a snag list, a deficiency list, or a punch-out list) is the document used to check that every single remaining task on a project has been done—think of it as a to-do list for the final stages of a project. Wondering how to create and use a punch list on your construction sites?

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Lets Build

JANUARY 5, 2022

Some contracts deem force majeure as a relevant event that may grant the contractor ability to file claims on an extended time needed to deliver their obligations under the contract. These claim disputes are common especially when it comes to unfavorable weather as the term is mostly vaguely defined. Deliveries. Decisions and choices.

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Lets Build

JANUARY 21, 2021

The construction site is where the money is being made or lost. No matter what, you should always be able to have a clear and complete view of your on-site progress against your plan. In any other case, you might want to prepare yourself for costly interruptions, never-ending claims, and all in all a negative ROI for your project.

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 10, 2015

By Bruce Jervis The legal standard for a successful differing site condition claim is stated in a variety of ways. At its most fundamental level, however, it comes down to two questions:What representations did the contract documents make regarding physical site conditions?Was

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 29, 2012

Last month, I wrote a post about using daily reports to support a construction claim. J udge Reed's talk focused on the alternative dispute resolution process and, more specifically, " the practical side of developing the contractor’s story in support of a claim."

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Here are some tips to protect both the workers on your site and your company: Before any work is done. Planning and communicating before any workers are allowed on your site is critical. Require that contractors provide you with documentation of their safety performance and safety program. Review the documentation.

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Lets Build

JANUARY 27, 2023

If you’re like most foremen and site managers, it’s more than you’d like to admit—construction professionals spend over one-third of their time on non-productive activities. As a result, on-site activities get delayed, causing you to miss deadlines and go over budget trying to make up for that wasted time.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 6, 2013

By Bruce Jervis A federal construction project in Alaska has provided another example of owners trying to have it both ways with site condition information. During bid preparation, the site was buried in snow. Project owners are working at cross purposes when it comes to site data.

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Lets Build

MAY 11, 2022

The easiest way to define preliminaries in construction is as a group of items necessary for a construction company or contractor to complete a project but that won’t become a part of the finished work—site overhead, scaffolding, powering the site, etc. Site security. Site-based services. What are prelims?

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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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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. Assess other pertinent documents. If not, why not?

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Construction Marketing Ideas

NOVEMBER 28, 2015

The companycam.com site. The concept: Images taken on job sites around a business service area can be instantly updated to a centralized (private) registry — and then catalogued, managed and retrieved without problem. Site documentation images required hours of effort to manage and co-ordinate.

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

You probably saw last month’s report about a major accident at a construction site in downtown Miami, Florida. This is a good reminder of the lessons to learn when investigating or handling an accident on a construction site. Make sure medical issues are resolved immediately and lock down the site for evidence preservation.

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GCP Applied Technologies

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Do they have a team of experts that will visit the building site to examine their products and guide the contractor on how to install them properly ? Product compatibility is an issue that leads to material warranty claims. If you have a good support team, you will rarely need a material warranty. Using Multiple Manufacturers.

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Lets Build

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Rework in construction projects refers to correcting an activity or process on site that was done incorrectly in the first place. Every delay in a construction project can open the door to a number of claims or costly penalties depending on the type of your project and the agreements that are in place. Set high quality standards.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

And who can blame them when short and long-term schedules change overnight, material orders are getting canceled without any notice and valuable information from the site never reaches the right people. On the contrary, they end up bringing even more confusion across the value chain paving the way for costly claims and endless disputes.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JANUARY 8, 2015

2009) , the contractor involved in building a 53-mile road around the island of Babeldaob submitted to the Corps a claim for delays and additional costs incurred because of high humidity, rainy weather and moist soils encountered on the project. The government filed a counter-claim alleging fraud and other violations.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 9, 2022

Tagging photos with relevant keywords enables teams to quickly organize and find the images they need to document projects and track progress. This saves teams time, allowing them to rapidly organize and access images needed for tracking progress, documenting completed work, and referencing photos. . banisters . cabinets .

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Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2022

This means that all of your documents, information, and processes will be accessible to you at all times. With a construction management software program, you’ll be able to store relevant documents in one place and organize them using searchable tags. Minimized risk of legal claims. Cost control and efficiency. Time is money.

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Lets Build

JUNE 4, 2021

A few days before the trip you sit down, take your Michelin map, and define the different stops you will make, the highway you will take, and you document that in a detailed roadbook. Imagine you go on a road trip with friends in 1980. You revert back to your Michelin Map and replan a part of your trip causing significant delays.

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Construction Law Monitor

AUGUST 27, 2012

Undoubtedly, there will be those who need to make property damage claims. Further, contractors who come in from out of state will need to register on this site before performing work in Louisiana. As for dealing with insurance companies to make your claim. Notice of the claim is nearly as important as documenting the claim.

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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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Lets Build

MAY 27, 2020

That’s the main topic of discussion for most site teams almost every day. Site teams need tools that will offer them access to the master schedule in real time and that they can show them how every single update they receive and every decision they make affects the project’s progress and budget. Use construction-specific tools.

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Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 4, 2016

Last month, authorities in Suffolk, Virginia were investigating a construction site where human bones were found. Forensic experts were called in to excavate the site and determine whether they were recent or from an old burial ground. Has this ever happened at one of your sites? Preserve claims.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 31, 2017

Participate in on-site inspections, budget/cost estimate development and/or reviews, monitor all stages/phases of the Job Order Contracting process/workflow. Review and assure that cost data, specifications, documents, tools and procedures are timely and appropriate.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 24, 2023

Document templates are updated to pull this within generated documentation. To learn more please visit our help site. Manual trigger allows users to review and fix any issues with payment application before it proceeds in the defined workflow. PCO, RFQ, COR, OCO, SCO) in a column for each cost item.

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Lets Build

JANUARY 15, 2021

How many times have you driven to the construction site full of frustration because you had to attend yet another progress meeting that you know won’t lead anywhere? Site meetings are a constant source of frustration for many project managers around the world. Well, you are not alone. It doesn’t mean that these tools aren’t good.

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