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Best Practices for Developing a Contractor’s Request for Compensation

Best Practices Construction Law

Recently, Cordell sent me a list of items that all contractors should review when developing a request for additional compensation. You are going to go back to the original scope of work to see if that was well defined, and changes have been made either in the field or as part of a negotiated, detailed change.

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The pros and cons of becoming a subcontractor

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Because subcontracts are negotiated rather than bid upon, you may not need bonds for subcontracts. If the project isn’t finished due to events outside of your control — or if payment negotiations between the general contractor and primary client break down — you may be caught waiting for compensation on finished work and used materials.

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No Damages for Delay: What It Means and What Can You Do

Best Practices Construction Law

While there are some exceptions to the enforceability of such provisions depending on your jurisdiction, a standard no-damages-for-delay clause generally waives claims for additional compensation for delays on a project. The real lesson is to make sure to review your contract for these types of provisions and try to negotiate the terms.

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Construction Project Manager Field Guide

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Total Compensation Of A Construction Project Manager By Years Experience. Total compensation for the role can be made up of a number of thing, these include your base salary, a stock options or share offering, regular bonuses, flexible hours, medical and personal benefits, travel and vehicle allowances and many more. 125k-250k.

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

Best Practices Construction Law

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. Notice is important because it is usually a precondition to recovery. Prove legal entitlement.

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Active Interference Wins Skee Ball Points and Precludes Enforcement of A “No Damages for Delay” Clause

Best Practices Construction Law

The real lesson is to make sure to review your contract for these types of provisions and try to negotiate the terms. For example, the AIA A201 expressly provides that the owner and contractor may seek damages from each other in the event of a delay caused by the other party. Lesson Learned.

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Solving the Labor Shortage in 12 Steps

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They’d rather negotiate their way to a solution than manage by brute force. Some days you may have to remind them that they pay workers’ compensation premiums, too, and participation in safety education and enforcement is in their own best interests. That’s a vision of operational excellence for everyone. What trade shortage?” .

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