Federal Construction Contracting Blog

AUGUST 30, 2021

Then, earlier this month, the FAR Council published three final rules to implement long-awaited changes to the FAR’s small business contracting requirements. While the changes concern small business contracting requirements, they will impact business contractors of all sizes.

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Best Practices Construction Law

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Reading and understanding an insurance policy on a construction project can be a lot like understanding my kids playing Speak Out. Proper insurance coverage is an important risk management tool for contractors, subcontractors, project owners/developers and design professionals. Nautilus Insurance Co. ,

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

A Job Order Contract Execution Guide is a required element for any successful, best management practice JOC Program. JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC) EXECUTION GUIDE. The contract may consist of a collection of proposed institutional facilities type projects. The JOC will remain in effect for one year from date of contract award.

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 31, 2023

If you decide to start your own subcontracting business, you’ll be able to reap many of the most significant benefits of working as a general contractor — like greater flexibility in job hours and scheduling. You may need to pay quarterly estimated taxes, depending on how much you make from your subcontracting work.

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Constructlaw

JULY 14, 2022

together, ASD or Owner) contracted Sweet Construction Corp. Arenson subsequently entered into a subcontract with Sweet to complete the Work (the Subcontract). The Subcontract contained two signature lines, one for “Sweet Construction Approval” and one for “Arenson Office Furnishings Approval.” Bank of America, N.A.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 19, 2020

liability insurance and allowance for small tools and consumables. In the public sector contracts may require Davis Bacon Wage Rates or prevailing wage rates, or both, with the usage of the higher of the two. Liability insurance based upon local contractor rates is also added as a percentage. Material costs are either.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 22, 2023

Under CIS, contractors deduct money from payments to subcontractors and then pass it on to HMRC as advance payments towards the subcontractor’s tax and National Insurance contributions. “If that subcontracting business has incurred third party hire costs, the contractor should seek evidence to support this position. ”

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NH Construction Law

APRIL 26, 2020

When contracts and subcontracts are negotiated, it is common for written drafts and redrafts to circulate between the parties, sometimes with a letter of intent to enter into a contract thrown into the mix, and sometimes with competing forms being used – a proposal or bid on one side, an expansive formal contract on the other.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

” You may already have an insurance policy that offers coverage for business property and general liability. An installation floater is a form of insurance coverage that protects the value of building materials that will become a permanent part of a commercial or residential structure. Who needs installation floater insurance?

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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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NH Construction Law

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

in the United States District Court for any district in which the contract was to be performed and executed.” Because venue provisions can be waived, courts allow Miller Act claims to be litigated in a different court selected by the parties’ contract. What if the parties’ contract calls for arbitration?

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NH Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Many construction contracts and subcontracts provide for arbitration of disputes. Sphere Drake Insurance, PLC , 202 F.3d Sphere Drake Insurance, PLC , 202 F.3d To be enforceable, contracts require “consideration,” a bargained-for exchange of value or promises of value on both sides. See DiMercurio v.

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Ned regularly represents clients in construction defect and compensation claims, manufacturer/dealer disputes, and insurance coverage lawsuits. The reasoning of the Court if taken to its extreme could undermine almost any arbitration clause since the home buyer does not have contracts with subcontractors and thus no arbitration clauses.

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Construction Junkie

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Financials can be sorted, viewed, and filtered by project type, cost code, project manager, labor & material, and self-performed work vs. subcontracted work, among many other options. Reports within the dashboard have many different configurations to meet your needs.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

If an insurer pays out on a property loss caused by a sub’s noncompliant work, the insurer may seek reimbursement through a subrogation action. Featured in this Week’s Construction Claims Advisor:Owner Allowed to Sue Sub for Negligent Performance of Subcontract WorkGeneral Statement Superseded by Specific Directive'

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Construction Law Monitor

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

I had a speaking engagement today here in Kenner, Louisiana (a suburb of New Orleans) whereby I had the pleasure of speaking to a group of contractors and architects regarding construction contracts. The bulk of the discussion focused on the most contested provisions within construction contracts. Prime/Subcontractors Contracts.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 12, 2021

This includes tracking revenue, job costing, payroll, and managing several contracts and project risks simultaneously. Unique Project- and Contract-Based Milestones. Another consideration for construction accounting is long-term contracts. Don’t forget to include insurance, worker’s compensation, and taxes into the figure.

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NH Construction Law

MAY 28, 2018

Before subcontracting any significant portion of a long term job to someone who isn’t known to be financially solvent, the wise general will ask for proof that the sub can carry the strain of weekly payroll through a monthly requisition procedure, with retainage. But hey, who ever said that general contracting was risk-free?

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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. In Arch Insurance Co. Graphic Builders LLC , 36 F.4th 4th 12 (1st Cir. ” Id. million,” id. But I think the answer to the question is yes.

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Levelset

APRIL 15, 2022

Read a sample subcontract. Taking a closer look at the terms of a typical contract will provide you with important information about insurance, safety, dispute resolution, and more. Learn about company processes. Before work starts. Download Mayer Building Company’s sample subcontractor agreement. .

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Levelset

JUNE 29, 2022

The much bigger cause for financial concern is workers’ compensation insurance. Workers’ compensation insurance. Because construction is a dangerous industry, workers’ compensation insurance is expensive even without an OSHA violation on your record. Contract breach es. Compliance cost. Learn more.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 11, 2016

McNamara of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP , who discusses the distinctions between Subcontractor Default Insurance (SDI) and bonding and takes aim at a surety provider arguing against SDI. SDI is obtained by the general contractor to protect it from subcontractor defaults—much like a performance bond or other guaranty.

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Construction Law Monitor

AUGUST 24, 2012

This Bill protects subcontractors when contracting so that they cannot be held liable to indemnify the general contractor or owner from certain types of negligence. This Bill raises a bigger and more overarching question as to why do state legislatures feel the need to make rules to restrict the freedom to contract.

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Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Construction Forms screenshot Construction Forms for Excel are designed to facilitate contracting and administrative tasks for construction work and projects. The package of over 140 purpose built forms are customizable Excel templates and documents addressing all areas of construction contract work.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 2, 2012

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. Construction Contracts arbitration provision is separable, based on Rent-A-Center. The contract contained four paragraphs related to arbitration. Section

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Best Practices Construction Law

JULY 24, 2012

Whether you are an out-of-state contractor bidding on an in-state public project, an electrical contractor on a commercial project, or a joint-venture partnership performing general contracting services, you need to check your state's laws on licensing. Business License Requirements.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

INSURANCE |. Once you pull up a job screen, you’ll instantly see all of the links related to that particular screen, such as vendors, subcontracts, and cost projections. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Most construction projects begin with signing a contract. Legal risks can include situations wherein a breach of contract occurs. For example, if your staff doesn’t do plumbing, subcontract and find professionals who can. This includes taking out insurance on the project. Legal Risks.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Most construction projects begin with signing a contract. Legal risks can include situations wherein a breach of contract occurs. For example, if your staff doesn’t do plumbing, subcontract and find professionals who can. . This includes taking out insurance on the project. Legal Risks.

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Construction Lawyer

JULY 20, 2012

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. The issue for the court was whether the contract contained a "pay-if-paid" or a "pay-when-paid" clause.

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 3, 2012

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. April 2, 2012), dismissed an action by a subcontractor against the general because there was an agreement to arbitrate in the subcontract. 7101,  et seq. Following

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 8, 2016

New Hampshire Government Contracting Assistance Center: A cooperative program of the New Hampshire Division of Economic Development and the U.S. In exchange for the contribution, a company can take 75% of the donation as a tax credit on its BET, BPT or insurance premium tax. BUSINESS SERVICES.

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ENR Construction

JULY 31, 2012

is constructing under a build-operate-transfer contract. Freyssinet’s $30-million subcontract entails building the tunnel in an open trench. Amid PPP Slowdown, India Turns To Cash Contracts. Since Owners are Demanding Designers Carry Higher Insurance Limits, Is a Split-Limit Approach Best? Most Commented On enr.com.

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Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

The software also makes the electrical contractors bidding process faster as it can easily find out labor costs, material costs, equipment and subcontract expense precisely equal to the particular system to appear at a bidding amount and make faster electrical pricing and estimating calculation of the job cost.

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Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2016

JOB ORDER CONTRACTING. Job Order Contracting GUIDELINES & PROCEDURES. LEAN best management practices are integral to the administration of a Job Order Contract (JOC). Job order contracts, provides a flexible and responsive contractual capability in supporting its real property maintenance and renovation mission.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 15, 2013

This is my opinion from reviewing resume''s and offers to subcontract from "Virtual Bookkeepers" on a regular basis. Outsourced Contractor Bookkeeping Services like ours do not rely on in-house servers; or your servers, instead we contract with an Intuit Approved Commercial Hosting company.

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Construction Lawyer

DECEMBER 28, 2007

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. Arbitrators award attorneys fees, contract notwithstanding » December 28, 2007. That contract contained a broad form arbitration provision.

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