Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 13, 2017

In an effort to mitigate risk you should not contract directly with an environmental consultant, but rather your attorney should contract with that consultant. Be aware, however, only where the document or communication is primarily concerned with legal assistance does it come within the attorney-client privilege.

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Consulting Contract Drafting Legal 153

Construction Marketing

JULY 21, 2016

Whether just starting out or operating for years, there are many legal obligations and issues that confront a small business owner. The Small Business Legal guide from Legal Services Link provides information on the top ten areas business owners need to address to ensure their businesses are legally protected.

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Legal Resource Agreement Employment 120

Green Building Law Update

MAY 7, 2017

Last week the American Institute of Architects released the 2017 edition of the A201 family of contract documents, including updated versions of the AIA’s documents developed for the design-bid-build delivery model. The previous version of the design-bid-build contract documents included a Sustainable Project version.

AIA 168

AIA Documentation Sustainability Contract 168

Construction Dive

JULY 30, 2024

Lawyers talk about the ways that contractors can guard themselves against the legal risks of attacks, and what to do if a breach occurs.

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Legal Contract Risk Contractors 156

Constructonomics

DECEMBER 28, 2014

Everybody loves to get hung up in contract language. On construction projects, contractors, owners, and subs will fire contract language back and forth like missiles in what gets to be an arms race of legalities that negatively affects projects by creating panic and anxiety. Absolutely not.

Agreement 219

Agreement Deals Contract Legal 219

Construction Dive

JANUARY 28, 2020

Standard construction contracts provide options to protect workers and help mitigate additional costs.

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Legal DOT Contract Construction 152

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Job Order Contracting: Everything Owners and Builders Need to Know. Job order contracting is neither difficult to understand, nor costly to practice, yet is virtually assures the consistent delivery of quality, on-time, on-budget repair, renovation, and new construction projects…if designed, deployed, and managed correctly.

Contract 138

Contract Management Procurement Change Orders 138

NH Construction Law

MARCH 22, 2025

When an owner hires a contractor to perform work, there is an expectation that the contractor will adhere to the express and implied contract terms, the ultimate goal being to build what the contract calls for in a proper, safe and timely manner, free of claims from injured third parties or unpaid suppliers and subcontractors.

Contract 40

Contract Materials Lien New Hampshire 40

Construction Dive

JANUARY 30, 2024

Contracts are evolving in an era of persisting supply chain problems, inflation and cyber risks, construction attorneys say.

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Legal DOT Risk Contract 135

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Job Order Contracting: Everything Owners and Builders Need to Know. Of course, the question remains… why don’t more real property owners and facilities management teams leverage the benefits of job order contracting? What Is Job Order Contracting? as well as total cost-of-ownership asset management. When Is JOC Used?

Contract 130

Contract Management Procurement Change Orders 130

Construction Marketing

MARCH 5, 2025

Professionals learn about budgeting, risk management, contract negotiation, and leadership strategies while actively managing projects. Lessons on regulatory compliance can provide insights into navigating complex legal requirements. This direct application reinforces learning while improving workplace performance.

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Management Education Construction Cash Flow 189

Building Radar

AUGUST 13, 2024

Contract law is a fundamental aspect of construction projects, ensuring that all parties involved have clear, enforceable agreements. Understanding the key legal considerations in construction contracts can help prevent disputes, manage risks, and ensure successful project completion.

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Legal Contract Change Orders Construction 52

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 2, 2016

In a recent review of contracts involving green building construction projects, less than 20% had properly drafted provisions addressing green building matters. 100 contracts involving green building construction projects were reviewed. 89% of the contracts were for projects pursuing LEED. 7% were pursuing the NGBS.

Drafting 120

Drafting Green Contract Documentation 120

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 25, 2018

OpenJOC(TM) LEAN Job Order Contracting brings a new level of transparency and best value outcomes to all repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects. Available directly via owner-managed Job Order Contracts or government-owned and administered cooperative purchasing networks. Fully cost visibility and transparency.

Contract 100

Contract Procurement Change Orders Negotiation 100

Construction Dive

APRIL 25, 2023

Construction’s litigation claims and costs are among the highest of all industries. Here are strategies to keep damages in check.

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Legal DOT Claims Contract 132

Construction Dive

JANUARY 29, 2019

Despite prefab's popularity, many legal aspects of the dynamic building method are still being sorted out among industry and legal experts. Until then, the dotted line is sometimes a blurred line.

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DOT Legal Contract Industrial 125

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2019

Definition: IDIQ construction contracts are Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity construction agreements that may or may not have associated detailed construction delivery processes and workflows. . MATOC (Multiple Award Task Order Contract) or MACC (Multiple Award Construction Contract) – for larger construction projects.

Contract 100

Contract Construction Bidding Subcontracting 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 8, 2019

Collaborative Construction Contracting & LEAN Project Delivery. Robust collaborative construction contracting and productive, on-demand LEAN project delivery is readily available in two forms; integrated project delivery (IPD), for major new construction, and Job Order Contracting (JOC), for repair, renovation, and minor new construction.

Contract 100

Contract Construction Procurement Renovating 100

Job Order Contracting

MAY 14, 2018

The Benefits of LEAN Job Order Contracting. The LEAN Approach to Job Order Contracting. LEAN Job Order Contracting brings a common collaborative and fully transparent framework to all JOC Programs and Projects. The keys to LEAN Job Order Contracting are… The emphasis on leadership. Shared risk/reward.

Contract 100

Contract Renovating Change Orders Organization 100

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 12, 2018

The innovative 4BT LEAN OpenJOC Job Order Contracting Solution consistently delivers BEST VALUE where others fall short. Virtual Elimination of Legal Disputes, Change Orders, and Potential for Fraud. The post 4BT LEAN OpenJOC JOB ORDER CONTRACTING(TM) SOLUTION appeared first on 4BT. Co-location of Teams. contact-form].

Contract 100

Contract Change Orders Legal Documentation 100

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 17, 2018

Identify the Contract. This first step should be pretty easy for most contractors, since legally-binding contracts are already part of their processes. Two of the biggest things to keep in mind for contracts are: Whether collection is probable. Identify the Performance Obligations Within the Contract.

Accounting 223

Accounting Contract Viewpoint Cash Flow 223

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 5, 2018

There are five keys steps in the new process : Identify contract(s) with your customer. In the past, all parts of a contract were handled together once a job was finished. This change will require that contractors plan ahead to ensure each contract has the appropriate number of performance obligations.

Contractors 227

Contractors Accounting Contract Viewpoint 227

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.

Contract 100

Contract Contractors Conference Plans 100

Construction Marketing

JULY 11, 2022

If you learn that you need to purchase a surety bond to work as a contractor or to enter into a contract to perform work on a project, here is some information you should know about surety bonds and how they work for contractors. The second category of bonds you will likely encounter as a contractor is contract bonds. Bond Types.

Contractors 156

Contractors Legal Bidding Contract 156

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

The standard of care today has evolved such that in a contract of sale for a commercial building that is LEED Certified, the due diligence materials provided by the seller to the purchaser must include access to the LEED Online project registration or a copy of the entire LEED Online project file (that can be downloaded).

Agreement 176

Agreement Green Contract Certification 176

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Job Order Contracting done right, that’s what the OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting Framework is all about. OpenJOC Job Order Contracting Framework embeds LEAN best management practices and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for cost, performance, and time, with an overall focus upon best value outcomes.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Renovating Management 100

Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 15, 2022

Let’s cut to the chase—Virginia has joined 11 other states that have expressly prohibited “pay if paid” clauses in construction contracts. Many require more than just “pay-if-paid” language in the parties’ contract. If you have construction projects in Virginia, then read on. What’s the difference? What does the Virginia law say?

Virginia 118

Virginia Contract Lien Construction 118

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

A Job Order Contract Execution Guide is a required element for any successful, best management practice JOC Program. The following template is provide for sample purposes only and should not be used a legally bidding document without through review and modification by appropriate Owner legal counsel. DEFINITIONS.

Contract 100

Contract Organization Change Orders Overhead 100

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

The best way to mitigate risk in your green building project are properly drafted contract documents prepared by this law firm or by another attorney with green building experience. As I posted in this blog less than a year ago, Less than 20% of Green Building Contracts are Properly Drafted. That may sound self serving, but it is true.

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Green Risk Drafting Sustainability 153

Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 10, 2024

You must also ensure that your paperwork, documents, and contracts are in order. This is a mark of professionalism and can also help if you have an insurance or legal claim. It's essential to keep a paper trail of your work and practice due diligence.

Documentation 125

Documentation Insurance Legal Claims 125

BD+C

MARCH 23, 2020

During the Covid-19 virus crisis, it is important for contractors to protect themselves from possible legal action by adhering to the provisions of current contracts, lawyers advise.

Contract 76

Contract Contractors Legal 76

Construction Dive

MAY 29, 2019

We Build the Wall contracted Fisher Sand and Gravel to construct a half-mile of barrier on private land in New Mexico over the weekend, but is facing legal challenges.

New Mexico 120

New Mexico Legal Contract Construction 120

Job Order Contracting

MAY 6, 2022

Developing Contract. Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and. The ultimate benefit provided by integrated construction planning, procurement, and project delivery solution is significantly improved life-cycle total cost of ownership asset management. Team Selection. Developing Parties. Decision Structure.

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Procurement Plans Construction Life Cycle 264

Construction Law

MARCH 4, 2025

Legal terms explained Nick Oury and Maddy Van Every of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP explain IBAs new Site Visit Model Protocol Guest editor Nerves of steel with millions at stake For steel importers facing retrospective duty claims in excess of 25 million due to purported, post-Brexit administrative errors, the battle against HMRC is just beginning.

Construction 40

Construction Procurement Legal Insurance 40

cnstrctr

JANUARY 4, 2020

A construction contract is a tool that you can use to help outline these requirements. What exactly is a construction contract, how can it be used and what are the different types? A construction contract is a document that outlines the roles and responsibilities between two or more parties on a project. Lump Sum Contracts.

Contract 88

Contract Construction Finance Documentation 88

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 21, 2018

LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting has a number of distinct advantages for repetitive repair, renovation, minor new construction and maintenance projects. The Additional Benefits of LEAN OpenJOC Job Order Contracting. Not all implementations of Job Order Contracting are the same. The Origins of IDIQ and JOC.

Contract 100

Contract Renovating Sustainability United States 100

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery models include but are not limited to Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), Project Alliancing (PA), and LEAN Job Order Contracting, all of which enable collaborative partnerships and work mechanisms based on trust, robust processes, and a common, shared data environment.

Sustainability 189

Sustainability Management Procurement Environment 189