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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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 27, 2016

Resolute alleges in its pleadings that in 2012 Greenpeace published defamatory articles critical of Resolute’s forestry and corporate practices, even after publicly retracting its claims after Resolute threatened litigation, and secretly disseminated them to Resolute’s customers.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 24, 2014

RCD claims to have a stronger group of reporters on private projects. Their claimed strength is built on the back of RSMeans, which is a company that gathers unit costs for building product materials all around the world and has significant interaction with architects who specify those products.

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Contractor Connection

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In today’s ever-evolving insurance landscape, the importance of swift and efficient claim resolution cannot be overstated. Let’s embark on a thorough exploration of how Contractor Connection partners with the insurance industry, delivering a holistic, efficient, and dependable claim journey.

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HardHatChat

OCTOBER 31, 2017

One reminder we always give clients is that if damage to a commercial facility is significant enough to make an insurance claim, they should always have their insurance company come out to document the damage before making any repairs. Once a weather-related disaster is over, it’s time to take stock of damage and begin repairs.

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

The architect filed a motion for summary judgment, arguing that the general contractor’s delay claim was contractually barred by a “No Damages for Delay” clause in the contract between the general contractor and the City of Miami. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of the architect.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 22, 2010

RCD claims to have a stronger group of reporters on private projects. Their claimed strength is built on the back of RSMeans, which is a company that gathers unit costs for building product materials all around the world and has significant interaction with architects who specify those products.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

We regularly utilize The Financial Stability Board created by the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures, referred to in Chair Gensler’s testimony, to improve and increase our client’s reporting of climate related financial information. It is one of various sources of good information in the ESG space.

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Lets Build

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

However, this doesn’t mean that there is no way to reduce setbacks on your projects and prevent costly mistakes that could eventually lead to never-ending claims and legal disputes. Your project will be vulnerable to commercial claims. But the speed of response may refer also to how effectively you and your site manager address claims.

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Lets Build

JANUARY 5, 2022

Simply, it refers to extraordinary, unusual, unforeseen events that surpass the practical control of an individual or a group to a contract that prevents a party from fulfilling an obligation or obligations under that contract. This initial information should guide you on what to prepare for and what to look out for to avoid claim disputes.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

In contrast, integrated enterprise software has components that are compatible with each other, meaning that everyone in the business is referring to just one source of the truth. This delays the completion of the project, wastes resources and upsets your client — all outcomes that you want to avoid.

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

These podium decks serve multiple purposes, serving as car parks, baggage claim areas, service areas, and more. This waterproofing membrane is applied cold, eliminating the safety and hassle of hot melt, also so referred to as torch-on, application. Both airports had high standards when it came to choosing a solution. Architects.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 21, 2016

shall be deemed a conclusive waiver by the Contractor of any and all claims for damages for delay arising from such condition. ” The appellate court also found that actual knowledge of the delays and claims did not excuse the subcontractor from complying with the the notice requirements of the contract. .”

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Mr Ethics

OCTOBER 25, 2016

We advised the accusing estimator we were unable to find any evidence to support the claim and were going to discontinue the investigation. Dear Investigator, I am sure that one of your ethical canons references the making of false accusations. As our investigation progressed we could not find any support for the complaint.

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Mr Ethics

OCTOBER 25, 2016

We advised the accusing estimator we were unable to find any evidence to support the claim and were going to discontinue the investigation. Dear Investigator, I am sure that one of your ethical canons references the making of false accusations. As our investigation progressed we could not find any support for the complaint.

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Mr Ethics

OCTOBER 25, 2016

We advised the accusing estimator we were unable to find any evidence to support the claim and were going to discontinue the investigation. Dear Investigator, I am sure that one of your ethical canons references the making of false accusations. As our investigation progressed we could not find any support for the complaint.

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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. disruption distinction.

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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. Why is it called a punch list?

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Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Something as simple as a customer tripping over a hammer and hurting themselves could result in an accident claim – and without insurance, you could end up facing hefty fines and legal battles. Business Plan. A business plan is vital for a number of reasons.

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Constructonomics

APRIL 28, 2012

*Incidentally, the saying is in fact the “elephant in the room” and not the “800 pound gorilla” While these sayings are often confused, the 800 pound gorilla refers to a powerful individual or group that will do whatever it pleases while the pink elephant is merely a significant entity that is obviously present.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 2, 2018

The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA, commonly referred to as Superfund), 42 U.S.C. The Consolidated Appropriations Act signed on March 23, 2018 included in Division N, the ‘‘Brownfields Utilization, Investment, and Local Development Act of 2018’’ (the BUILD Act). 9601 et seq.,

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Liability Defense Leases Compensation 149

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

On the contrary, they end up bringing even more confusion across the value chain paving the way for costly claims and endless disputes. We have already referred to it above but we can’t stress enough how important it is for the successful completion of your construction project. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be like that.

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Construction Junkie

AUGUST 10, 2020

The RFI process is an area rife with possibilities of delay and monetary claims if not handled properly. The process is an official way to make sure that the contractors involved have all the information necessary and that every bidder is pricing the exact same way.

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Lets Build

DECEMBER 10, 2020

They always have to be in full alignment with their site manager to ensure that their project stays protected against commercial claims and that all non conformities are addressed on time so that there are no unpleasant surprises waiting during handovers. Be extra careful with claims. And, unfortunately, that’s not all.

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 3, 2012

All references to "Sabo & Zahn" refer to Sabo & Zahn LLC. Federal Court dismisses subs claim against GC because of arbitration provision. The Subcontract incorporated the terms and conditions of the Prime Contract by reference. If the net recovery on the claims were to exceed $4.3 Copyright Notice. Disclaimer.

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Lets Build

JANUARY 18, 2022

For any construction project, you can refer to the local, municipal or city zoning map to determine what zoning classification your construction site belongs to. Size can refer to the height, number of stories, footprint, etc. What is zoning. From that, you can find out the regulations for that specific zoning classification.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 15, 2022

Why References Matter When You’re Applying for a Construction Job. More often than not, jobs in construction aren’t for amateurs, which makes having strong references important. Your cover letter should include: an introduction, supporting claims in a body paragraph (multiple paragraphs, if necessary), and a conclusion.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 18, 2012

You must create a profile and then you are allowed to “claim” your blog. Also avoid sites that claim they have robots to build your links for you – these are ways to hurt your website’s authority in search results. Top 3 Blog Submission Sites: Technorati - Technorati is a very well known blog submission site.

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NH Construction Law

AUGUST 27, 2021

In such cases baseline productivity rates may be gauged by reference to the contractor’s historical performance on numerous jobs, or even by published studies showing industry-wide productivity averages.

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Claims Products Comparison New Hampshire 40

Lets Build

JANUARY 7, 2021

Back from the beginning of 2020 even, we have repeatedly referred to the importance of finding the right tools for your construction projects. Knowing what’s happening on the field at all times is one of the main keys to regaining control over your project and avoiding time-consuming claims. Without further ado, let’s take a look: 1.

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Lets Build

DECEMBER 14, 2021

They may even cause commercial claims that can jeopardise project margins. With that as reference, you have put in place a system that you can effectively measure the success or failure of a task. In the case of a delay, your teams and subcontractors can refocus on executing other functional tasks to avoid time waste and claims.

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Project Management Materials Site Management 147

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. Cut down admin work.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 19, 2020

PFAS are very persistent in the environment and in the human body, meaning they don’t break down, accumulating over time, and as such have been referred to as ‘forever chemicals’ making them an emergent environmental priority. The EPA reports, “there is evidence that exposure to PFAS can lead to adverse health outcomes.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 19, 2020

The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA, commonly referred to as Superfund), 42 U.S.C. Buried in the more than 800 page Consolidated Appropriations Act signed on March 23, 2018 was Division N, the ‘‘Brownfields Utilization, Investment, and Local Development Act of 2018’’ (the BUILD Act).

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Digger Blog

MARCH 2, 2013

tonne class that offer full-flush compaction on the right and on the left, double traction at front and rear, and double vibration at front and rear – saving time, cost, energy, transportation, labour and the environment,” claims managing director Robert Brown. . “Ammann manufactures the only tandem rollers in the 1- to 2.5-tonne

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Levelset

AUGUST 25, 2022

In Texas, there are technically two different types of “retainage,” one referred to as such, and the other referred to as “reserved funds.” On the other hand, “reserved funds,” as hinted at above, refers to amounts withheld by the property owner from payments to the prime contractor.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 8, 2014

” The court then muddied the water by referring to “negligence” and “omissions.” Featured in this Week’s Construction Claims Advisor:Intentional Interference Ruled Exception to Delay Disclaimers in TexasApportionment of Lien Claim by Square Footage Upheld' ” Read more.

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