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Best Practices for Developing a Contractor’s Request for Compensation

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Recently, Cordell sent me a list of items that all contractors should review when developing a request for additional compensation. Identify any trends and determine whether there is a causal event for any loss of productivity that may be compensable. Prove legal entitlement.

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No Longer in the Dark: A Primer on the Distinction between Delay and Disruption Damages in a Construction Dispute

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While the legal issue focused on the County’s right rely on the defense of sovereign immunity, the Contractor’s (and it expert’s) characterization of the damages was critical to the outcome of the case. The contract allowed for “delay damages” if the Contractor’s request for those damages “is determined to be compensable.”.

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6 Dangers Of Falling Debris In Construction Sites

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Whoever is responsible for breaching their duty of care should compensate for the injuries. Going through the legalities of such issues can be complex, so working with a personal injury attorney In Englewood would be a good starting point. . If the construction company fails to keep the site safe, they could face liability.

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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

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Losses like this don’t occur frequently, but you must plan for the small chance that an event like this may happen. Medical expenses, property damage, and legal defense costs can grow quickly. An uninsured business would likely not have the financial resources to pay a large legal settlement. Workers compensation insurance.

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Tax Reform Impact on Employers and Employees

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Modification of limitation on excessive employee remuneration: Under current law, an employer generally may deduct reasonable compensation for personal services as an ordinary and necessary business expense. Code Section 162(m) limits the deductibility of compensation expenses in the case of publicly traded corporate employers.

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Provide Notice (and 10 Other Tasks) When Pursuing a Construction Claim

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Generally, you have to make sure that you comply with the contract or insurance provisions by: (1) giving written notice of the claim; (2) to the correct party; (3) within the time required; and (4) identifying the event giving rise to the claim. Prove legal entitlement. Identify whether there was loss of productivity.

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Top 7 Factors Affecting Labor Productivity Losses On A Construction Project

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When you deal with construction claims, many believe that the largest component of any request for additional compensation is generally labor costs. A compensable loss in terms of labor productivity happens when the contractor uses more hours to complete a given unit of work than it would have used absent the intervening cause.