Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 7, 2014

The issue raises an important question: What should a contractor do during negotiations to allow for some “bargaining room” so as to avoid any appearance of filing a false claim? Owners often begins negotiations from the opposite end of the spectrum for the same reasons. Do not negotiate against yourself.

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Claims Negotiation Bargains Visualization 69

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

NEW THIS YEAR: attendees of the digital contractor roadshow events will get CPE credit for attendance! How to respond to a cybersecurity incident from a non-technical standpoint: public relations, law enforcement involvement, and contract negotiation with vendors. Register for the Complimentary Event.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 15, 2019

It was the event series everyone was talking about, with more than 600 construction professionals attending. The networking with contractors and speakers made for a good event. Perhaps the universal favorite part of the events last year were the customer panels. Announcing Our 2019 Digital Contractor Roadshows.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Work execution and contract administration. It’s generally considered that numerous and repetitive renovation, repair, maintenance, and/or sustainability work, and minor new construction with a minimum annual volume of $2M is appropriate for job order contracting. Development of acquisition/procurement approach. Monitoring.

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Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 15, 2013

At the start of every construction project you sign a stack of papers that will dictate your success or failure on the project: the construction contract. The contract may be short and sweet, or it may be a mountain of paperwork that not only includes its own provisions but also cites provisions in other paperwork stacks.

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Contract Lien Construction Documentation 82

Construction Marketing

MAY 21, 2024

This timeliness is essential due to the volatile nature of lumber markets where prices can change rapidly in response to market demands, natural events, or changes in tariffs and trade policies. Consider negotiating a contract that includes several deliveries over time, which can secure lower prices and guarantee supply.

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Retail Negotiation Comparison Deals 156

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 22, 2017

The JOC Program Guide provides a framework for organizations considering, or in the process of implementing or executing a Job Order Contract. If you are interested in the detailed processes and procedures for the execution and administration of JOC contracts following industry best management practices, please complete the below form.

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Constructlaw

JULY 12, 2022

The Agreement contained a sole-and-exclusive remedy provision that, in the event of DonRob’s default, gave 360 the right “to elect between the following options: (a) to declare this Agreement terminated … [and be refunded] all of the Earnest Money, or (b) maintain an action against Seller for specific performance ….

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Contract Liability Agreement Georgia 52

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Federal Sector Job Order Contracting – 2015 [1]. The following is a listing of considerations when implementing, managing, and /or working with Federal Government Job Order Contract. Contracting Considerations. Location of Contracting Office. Contract Option Years. Planning and Contract Award. JOC Contract.

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Help Everybody Everyday

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Yes, millions of dollars per year are spent by firms in the construction industry trying to get clients to recognize their brand and award them contracts. When a general contractor is hired to build a project, they typically “hold the contracts.” ” What that means is they have a contract with the owner.

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Building Information Management

JULY 16, 2015

Job order contracting (JOC) is a way for organizations to get numerous, commonly encountered construction projects done quickly and easily through multi-year contracts. Job Order Contracting is a proven construction delivery method that delivers more projects on-time and on-budget than traditional methods.

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Contract Contractors Bidding Procurement 40

Levelset

MARCH 31, 2022

Related: 6 questions to ask a homeowner before signing the contract. Avoid insurance negotiations. Even if you act with good intentions, trying to help the property owner with their claim or negotiate on their behalf can be an expensive mistake. Contractors shouldn’t be claims negotiators,” Brown says.

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Insurance Deals Contractors Claims 93

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

By supporting our larger construction company owner friends and doing our part to help them achieve their definition of success is part of the system because often times they hire micro and small contractors to help them fulfill part of their construction contracts. As the saying goes "The Rising Tide Raises All Ships, Big And Small".

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Consulting Negotiation Construction Commercial 48

Fieldwire

AUGUST 31, 2023

Because subcontracts are negotiated rather than bid upon, you may not need bonds for subcontracts. This is in contrast to primary contracts, which are usually required to be bonded by law. Rose Morrison is the managing editor of Renovated , where she covers contracting and residential construction topics. Schedule a Demo

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Subcontracting Contractors Negotiation Employment 98

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

During the event, entitled “Change Orders: The Bane of All Construction Projects,” he addressed a target audience of public and private owners, construction managers, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, construction law attorneys, architects, and engineers.

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Change Orders Claims Los Angeles Negotiation 48

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 9, 2016

Since the contract expressly provided that the town could terminate the contract without cause and without prejudice to any of its other rights or remedies, the court held that the town’s termination of the contractor for convenience did not preclude recovery of liquidated damages. Southington , 316 Conn.

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Contractors Connecticut Claims Contract 48

Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Review the contract terms. As you develop the claim, the contract documents are the first set of documents that you shoudl review. Also, you will want to identify any contract interpretation issues. At this point, determine if contract procedure was followed. Review the contractor’s plan of work.

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Compensation Claims Change Orders Legal 54

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 22, 2018

In construction contracts, “active interference” is a recognized exception to the enforcement of what is known as a “no damages for delay” clause. The contract contained a “no damages for delay” clause specifically making reference to delays caused by substructure contractor. Lesson Learned.

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Claims Railroad Contract Missouri 48

Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

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. Also, you will want to identify any contract interpretation issues.

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Claims Change Orders Legal Schedule 48

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Best Practices for Multiple Award Task and Delivery Order Contracting. TASK AND DELIVERY ORDER CONTRACTING. This interim document contains our current views on best practices in the use of task and delivery order contracts, in particular multiple award contracts, as authorized by the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA).

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Contract Contractors Procurement Office 40

Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 16, 2012

Would it surprise you to learn that you may have waived that right in your contract? ” Although the contractor in Plato General Construction had contributed to some of the delays, this fact was irrelevant given the waiver of these types of claims in the contract above. In the recent case of Plato General Construction v.

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Claims Compensation Contract Contractors 48

ProcurementExpress.com

AUGUST 12, 2019

These documents contain a wealth of information, providing insights that can inform future contracts, estimates, and inventory management. Compare Contract Terms to What Actually Happens on the Job Site. Sure, contracts are an important piece of the puzzle, but they’re also based on what you think will happen.

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Documentation Contract Site Budgeting 81

Construction Law Monitor

JULY 12, 2011

I found that the email alerts are very helpful on keeping up with current events and breaking news. As always seek the advice of legal counsel when contemplating licensing, contracting, and negotiating. Much of the news thus far has been updates on unlicensed contractors who have been caught by the SWIFT program.

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Contractors California Legal Resource 54

Building Radar

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

For example, you can use these in your search for new projects: Social networks Networking Events Recommendations by third parties Tenders Freelancers in particular can take advantage of digital channels and design their profiles for discoverability via LinkedIn, Facebook, Xing, etc. They decide together on who they award the contract to.

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Negotiation Consulting Contract Plans 52

PSMJ Resources

MAY 21, 2012

Negotiate Good Fees: Just as your PMs should take on developing. negotiate a solid fee, and then manage to meet or exceed the planned. Negotiate Good Fees: Just as your PMs should take on developing. negotiate a solid fee, and then manage to meet or exceed the planned. It’s. can lead to more work.

Project Management 46

Project Management Management Negotiation Resource 46

NH Construction Law

APRIL 29, 2021

In the “cost-plus-a-fee” or “time and materials” mode of contracting, materials price increases are generally passed on to the owner – but even here, guaranteed maximum price (GMP) provisions often cap the contractor’s ability to pass on price increases to the owner. And the trend continues to be up.

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Deals Contract Negotiation Materials 40

Construction Law

AUGUST 3, 2020

The unpredictable outcome of the UK negotiations to secure trade deals after the current EU deals expire at the end of the year would have been enough on its own to cause consternation in boardrooms across all industries, resulting in investment plans being at best postponed.

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Procurement Deals Negotiation Drawings 59

Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

These can include: engaging in informal settlement discussions, taking the dispute to an initial decision maker identified in the contract, or hiring a third-party mediator to help the parties find a resolution. Additionally, parties may voluntarily submit to arbitration when they find they cannot resolve a dispute through negotiation.

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NH Construction Law

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

In an earlier blog ( #62 ) I discussed the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing that limits a contracting party’s exercise of the discretion afforded to it by the parties’ contract. The jilted sub sued for breach of contract and breach of the Consumer Protection Act.

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Contract Subcontracting Deals Bidding 40

Constructlaw

JUNE 30, 2021

No longer requiring physical distancing except in the event of an outbreak. However, since these are not only intracompany concerns, it is critical to keep these issues in mind for current projects and when negotiating future contracts. You may still incur COVID-19-related mitigation costs on current jobs.

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Site Pennsylvania Employment California 52

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

MARCH 21, 2022

Blinderman) a contract involving the design and renovation of a historic barracks building in Fort Riley, Kansas. This letter also expressed that should K&K “have any additional questions please submit them to [the contracting officer] no later than two days after receiving the redacted SSDD. On September 28, 2021, the U.S.

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Contract Contractors Kansas Office 52

Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

These can include: engaging in informal settlement discussions, taking the dispute to an initial decision maker identified in the contract, or hiring a third-party mediator to help the parties find a resolution. Additionally, parties may voluntarily submit to arbitration when they find they cannot resolve a dispute through negotiation.

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Legal Contract Agreement Organization 48

Constructlaw

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Mealey’s International Arbitration Report recently asked industry experts and leaders for their thoughts on what events had an impact on global economy that have led to an increase in filings. Mealey’s: What, if any, events had an impact on the global economy that have led to increased filings? All rights reserved.].

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Claims Insurance Bankruptcy Legal 40

DebunkTheBIM

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

I joined the company when it was close to the end of its 5 th month of the contract. The fact, that 8 months in their own contract Gammon was still trying to ‘all but wiggle out of this’ requirement is a testimony to their ‘special relationship’ with MTR. · The struggle between them and me lasted around 6-8 weeks. ·

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BIM Risk Contract Claims 48

NH Construction Law

MAY 20, 2023

The Court relied on the general rule of contract law that “Where a promisor ‘prevents or hinders’ fulfillment of a condition which otherwise would have been fulfilled, ‘performance of the condition is excused’ and the promisor’s liability is ‘fixed’ regardless of the condition’s non-fulfillment.”

Contractors 40

Contractors Bargains New Hampshire Contract 40

Levelset

APRIL 8, 2022

Regardless of the policy, the Insuring Agreement is the section that will outline all the insurance company’s responsibilities after a weather event or other covered peril causes damage to a roof or exterior siding, as examples. When you enter into a contract with a homeowner for restorative repairs, it’s smart to stay within your role.

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Insurance Claims Agreement Lien 52

Levelset

APRIL 8, 2022

Regardless of the policy, the Insuring Agreement is the section that will outline all the insurance company’s responsibilities after a weather event or other covered peril causes damage to a roof or exterior siding, as examples. When you enter into a contract with a homeowner for restorative repairs, it’s smart to stay within your role.

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Insurance Claims Agreement Lien 52