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Better Manage Construction Costs Schedules and Quality

Job Order Contracting

Sixty (60%) percent of all project fail to meet both cost and and schedule targets. Fortunately there are proven processes to better manage construction costs, schedules, and quality. The errors and poor processes result in change orders, project delays, and legal disputes.

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Contract Law in Construction Projects: Key Legal Considerations

Building Radar

Understanding the key legal considerations in construction contracts can help prevent disputes, manage risks, and ensure successful project completion. For a comprehensive guide on the legal aspects of construction contracts, visit AIA’s article on legal considerations. Key Legal Considerations in Construction Contracts 1.

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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. Analyze the schedule. 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

Best Practices Construction Law

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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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Other reports that are typically offered include: EEO/Minority Compliance, Workers’ Compensation, Union Reporting, and the ability to create countless custom reports. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Construction Payroll. Other Construction Features. productivity. project collaboration.

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Salary Still King, But Quality Of Life Matters Too

Business Facilities

The report features salary ranges for hundreds of professional occupations in the accounting, finance, technology, creative, legal and administrative support fields. Before accepting an offer, candidates often ask about flexible work schedules, commuting benefits (e.g., Click to enlarge image.

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Email Sent After Final Payment Held Insufficient to Preserve Timeliness of Claim Against Government

Best Practices Construction Law

The opinion in Matcon Diamond is a good read for government contractors wanting to understand delay claims, critical path schedules, contractor delays versus Government delays, Eichleay formula for quantifying damages and understanding the difference between work stoppages and standby or idle periods of time. 59637 (Feb. ” So what?

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