Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Either by choice or required by contract or statute, commercial general liability (CGL), workers’ compensation, business auto and inland marine insurance (mobile equipment) are among the most common types of insurance purchased by contractors.

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Risk Liability Insurance Compensation 265

Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Two contractors working for a construction firm bid for projects in the same city —we’ll call them Mark and Bob. Bob has entirely surpassed Mark’s business in recent years and consistently lands contract after contract. Bob has entirely surpassed Mark’s business in recent years and consistently lands contract after contract.

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Safety Bidding Contract Liability 108

Construction Law

AUGUST 5, 2024

Constructive acceleration often refers to a situation where the contract administrator (or equivalent) fails to award an extension of time (“EOT”) to which the contractor is entitled, and the contractor is compelled to accelerate the works to meet the original completion date, essentially to avoid liability for liquidated damages.

Legal 52

Legal Liability Construction Contract 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 7, 2017

LEAN Construction Job Order Contracting (INTEGRATED PROJECT DELIVERY) – RELATIONSHIP CONTRACTING. LEAN Construction Job Order Contracting offers several enhancements … Competent Owner providing leadership on-site management. Contract documents are developed. Joint refinement of Scope of Work.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 21, 2022

Last month, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals held that a public contractor could not recover $100k in construction costs incurred following the government’s decision to close down a base in Tennessee due to COVID-19. APTIM Federal Services, LLC (ASBCA No.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 19, 2020

2020 Guide to Construction Cost Estimating provides a road map for applying best management practices necessary to drive financial visibility and transparency. Locally researched detailed line item unit price construction data provided the highest level of verifiable and transparent information. Introduction. Material costs are either.

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Estimating Overhead Construction Liability 156

NH Construction Law

AUGUST 21, 2022

Many performance bonds (the popular AIA A312 is an example) state that the surety’s obligation is not triggered unless the principal’s contract has been terminated. Conversely, not terminating also forgoes the protection of the bond – if termination is an enforceable condition of the surety’s liability.

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Liability Contract AIA Contractors 40

Building Radar

JULY 24, 2024

Construction projects, by their nature, are complex undertakings involving multiple stakeholders, tight schedules, and significant financial investments. As such, disputes are an inevitable part of the construction process. Ambiguities in contracts can lead to misunderstandings and conflicts between parties.

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Construction Law

JULY 1, 2024

Barristers Chris Bryden and Georgia Whiting of 4 King’s Bench Walk review recent case law affecting the use and limits of limitation clauses, which reaffirms that the courts are likely to take a strict approach to the construction of an exclusion or limitation clause, particularly where the right in question is a valuable one.

Liability 52

Liability Georgia Construction Contract 52

NH Construction Law

JULY 21, 2024

. ‘[A]n employer of an independent contractor may be liable to one injured as a result of the contractor’s fault where it is shown that the employer was negligent in selecting a careless or incompetent person with whom to contract.’” ’” Arthur v. Holy Rosary Credit Union , 139 N.H.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 23, 2017

4BT develops and maintains JOC unit price books containing costing data for individual construction tasks for a wide range of general construction, maintenance, repair, and construction of facilities, roads, parking lots, and other construction-related components typically encountered by real property owners.

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Building Radar

JULY 15, 2024

Navigating the insurance requirements for construction projects can be daunting. Insurance plays a crucial role in managing risks and ensuring the successful completion of any construction project. For more details on CGL insurance, visit Construction Coverage.

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Insurance Liability Construction Risk 52

CivilJungle

DECEMBER 26, 2020

Introduction of Tort Vs Contract. A tort , in common law jurisdiction, could be a tort (other than a breach of contract) that causes an applicant to suffer loss or hurt, leading to legal liability for the one that commits the act. A contract is lawfully enforceable as a result of it meets the wants and approval of the law.

Contract 52

Contract Liability Legal Injury 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 31, 2021

A collaborative construction solution, capable of consistently delivering quality repair, renovation, and new builds, on-time and on-budget, is available to any Public Sector real property owner. Finally, the workflow of traditional construction planning, procurement, and project delivery is just plain wrong!

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Construction Procurement Liability Contract 125

Construction Law

APRIL 2, 2024

News Our news round up looks at Birmingham City Council on the verge of starting the judicial review application to try and reverse a government refusal to approve a major highways contract; a warning to avoid ‘group think’ in major public sector project delivery; and a new framework to promote the use of artificial intelligence in project delivery.

Construction 52

Construction Liability Risk Contract 52

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 10, 2017

What Construction Contractors Need to Know About JOB ORDER CONTRACTING, Cooperatives, and Best Management Practices. As a construction contractor considering a Job Order Contract (JOC), it is critical to be aware that all JOCs are not the same. Carefully review all of the Job Order Contract and all associated documents.

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Contract Contractors Liability Bidding 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 1, 2017

JOB ORDER CONTRACTING Cooperatives play an important role for real property owners, facilities manager, and contractors. Here are some tips for contractors considering working with JOB ORDER CONTRACTING Cooperatives or considering changes in within specific programs. JOB ORDER CONTRACTING-NCPA. Army and U.S.

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Contract Legal United States Documentation 100

Constructlaw

JULY 12, 2022

Under the Agreement, 360 was to apply to rezone the Site, to collaborate with DonRob on site and joint development plans, and to design and construct an access road, including the associated drainage and retainage, utilities, access points, and sidewalks. DonRob counterclaimed for breach of contract. Old Peachtree Partners, LLC.

Contract 52

Contract Liability Agreement Georgia 52

Job Order Contracting

JULY 17, 2017

Real Property Owners, Facilities Management, and Construction Contractors can all benefit from enhanced project productivity, quality, and satisfaction. All are attainable with Job Order Contracting JOC Integrated Project Delivery.

Contract 100

Contract Compensation Liability Fabrication 100

ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Turner & Townsend analysis of industry responses say owners are picking up "majority" of liability, but one-third claim project contracts can't properly address pandemic effects; issues raised as U.K. construction growth fell 12.5% last year.

Liability 36

Liability Consulting Claims Contract 36

Construction Law

JULY 1, 2024

Legislation state of play table Our regular update on the progress of regulations and legislation affecting construction and procurement compiled by Alignment Media. The Main Party Manifestos and what they say about Construction. Analysis General election promises focus on infrastructure – but will they be delivered on?

Drafting 52

Drafting Insurance Construction Contract 52

BD+C

JANUARY 3, 2018

China Construction America, Inc. and related business entities have been sued in New York State court for engaging in massive fraud, malicious acts of deceit and interference, and breaches of contract related to the Baha Mar Resort project in The Bahamas. CCA may face over $2.25

Liability 55

Liability America New York Construction 55

NH Construction Law

JANUARY 30, 2022

When a contractor or subcontractor is sued for defective workmanship, one of his first thoughts is likely to be whether the damages are covered by his liability insurance. Many professional liability policies have them. Few commercial general liability policies do.)

Insurance 40

Insurance Liability Defense New Hampshire 40

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Use these tips to help you understand the details of the contracts you're signing. The responsibility and liability is yours.

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Liability Contract 191

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 18, 2018

Chris is a partner and Cheri Gatlin is Chair of the firm’s Construction and Project Development Practice Group. on safety policies, OSHA and regulatory compliance, contracts, disputes, and all areas where law and construction intersect. “To The Group counsels clients throughout the U.S. which shows wantonness or recklessness. [or]

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Accidents Liability Safety Florida 48

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 31, 2021

A collaborative construction solution, capable of consistently delivering quality repair, renovation, and new builds, on-time and on-budget, is available to any real property owner. All that is needed is owner leadership and commitment. The Problem. Or, request the white paper. Contact Us. Additional Information.

Construction 156

Construction Procurement Contract Budgeting 156

ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Global respondents in Turner & Townsend study say owners are picking up "majority" of liability, but one-third claim project contracts are not set up to properly address pandemic effects.

Liability 36

Liability Consulting Claims Contract 36

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

In short, an additional insured is typically another business entity or person who can be added to your business policy, securing the same liability protection that you do. In this article, we’ll explain additional insured endorsements, and how they work in construction. all of which operate differently.

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Insurance Liability Construction Contract 52

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Enabling Job Order Contracting Through Training and LEAN Methods. While Job Order Contracting has been used for decades and can drive significantly improved construction delivery productivity and higher quality, it must be deployed by skilled Owners and Contractors to achieved maximum benefit.

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Contract Estimating Consulting Contractors 100

Construction Law

AUGUST 5, 2024

Editor’s comment Construction needs longer public sector spending plans time horizon Editor Nick Barrett welcomes recommendations in a new report that government introduces longer term planning horizons for public sector investments. Some standard form contracts have some way to go however before they can be regarded as truly collaborative.

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Construction Banking Insurance Safety 52

Construction Law

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

News Our regular news round up features cost plus contracts being blamed for HS2 cost overruns; details of a new Transformation Delivery Partner contract from National Highways; and a Civil Nuclear Roadmap that backs a revived nuclear building programme.

Construction 52

Construction Insurance Procurement Drafting 52

Lets Build

MAY 7, 2020

Change orders are common to construction projects. Free guide: How to reduce construction delays by more than 20%. What is a change order in construction? Read also: Excel spreadsheets in construction: It’s time to let them go. What causes a change order. There are many factors that can trigger a change order.

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Construction Law

MAY 2, 2024

Guest editor JCT 2024 ducks the difficult issues JCT’s Design and Build contract has been updated for the first time in eight years. Guest Editor Barry Hembling of Watson Farley & Williams LLP asks whether the updates are keeping pace with fast moving developments in construction law? billion A9 Dualling programme.

Construction 52

Construction Cash Flow Legal Insurance 52

Construction Dive

JANUARY 29, 2014

By Scott Turner A state supreme court has ruled that the standard commercial general liability (CGL) policy Contractual Liability Exclusion does not apply to bar ordinary breach-of-contract claims over a policyholder’s defective construction work. Read more.'

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Liability Claims Contract Commercial 48

Construction Dive

AUGUST 6, 2014

By Bruce Jervis Design professionals have long sought to control their liability exposure. The argument has been that their potential liability is disproportionate to the compensation they receive and the role they play on a construction project. They have received a sympathetic hearing in some quarters.

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Liability Compensation California Claims 55

Building Radar

JULY 30, 2024

In the construction industry, the term “substantial completion” plays a crucial role in defining when a project is considered complete from a legal and practical standpoint. Definition of Substantial Completion Substantial completion is a critical milestone in construction projects.

Legal 52

Legal Construction Lien Liability 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

In a perfect world, a contract should include a clear set of instructions that conveys well-defined expectations to all parties concerned. This episode of Autodesk’s Digital Builder podcast addresses the most common challenges with contracts and how simple adjustments can ensure you fully understand what you’re signing.

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