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.

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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.

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Construction Law

APRIL 1, 2025

Legal terms explained Tse Wei Lim and Yun Wen Soh of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP explain what decennial liability means. Only claims against bodies subject to a relevant liability will succeed, the TCC has ruled. A fresh approach to drafting and risk allocation will be needed, they argue.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

When it comes to protecting your contracting business from claims and lawsuits, it can be tough to know what type of insurance you should purchase. Liability insurance protects your business against claims for damages caused by you and your workers, if you have any. What are general liability and professional liability insurance?

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 21, 2017

But contract forms for the sale and purchase of a house are often provided by a local board of realtors and today those forms do not adequately address the new and only now evolving issues arising from a sale with rooftop solar panels. Many of the companies engaged in this business (.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Professional liability insurance provides contractors coverage from financial losses that happen as a result of their errors, mistakes, or negligence. In that case, professional liability insurance would generally provide the plumber with reimbursement for legal fees, settlements, and judgments.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 29, 2017

Best Practice Job Order Contracting. The DOD has long been recognized as the leader in best practice job order contracting. Thus while County, State, and Local Governments in general have a ways to go in deploying Best Practice Job Order Contracting, the potential benefit are certainly worth the effort. Note that for.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

In an era when concern over legal liability for building claims is real, not only enforced by the FTC and state attorneys’ generals, but also in consumer class action suits, it is likely unwise to make the claim that a building is net zero energy use or the like, what does net zero mean?

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2017

Things Contractors Should Know About Job Order Contracts. As a construction contractor considering a Job Order Contract (JOC), it is critical to be aware that all JOCs are not the same. Here are a just a few things contractors should know about job order contracts. Army and U.S.

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Building Radar

AUGUST 22, 2024

From safety hazards to contractual disputes, the industry faces numerous liability issues that can lead to costly legal battles, project delays, and financial losses. In this article, we’ll explore some of the most common construction liability issues and provide strategies to address them effectively.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 16, 2020

Today, the contracts for the sale and purchase of a house are often provided through a multiple listing service usually by a local board of realtors and most of the forms in common use do not adequately address the admittedly new and only now evolving issues arising from a sale with rooftop solar panels.

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Mr Ethics

JUNE 19, 2015

Dear Mr. Ethics, My partners are telling me we should be forming limited liability corporations for every project we do. s” will legally protect our personal assets and the assets of our regular company. Dear Undecided, LLC’s have been around for decades and are perfectly legal. They tell me that these “L.L.C.’s”

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Mr Ethics

JUNE 19, 2015

Dear Mr. Ethics, My partners are telling me we should be forming limited liability corporations for every project we do. s” will legally protect our personal assets and the assets of our regular company. Dear Undecided, LLC’s have been around for decades and are perfectly legal. They tell me that these “L.L.C.’s”

Legal 100

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Mr Ethics

JUNE 19, 2015

Dear Mr. Ethics, My partners are telling me we should be forming limited liability corporations for every project we do. s” will legally protect our personal assets and the assets of our regular company. Dear Undecided, LLC’s have been around for decades and are perfectly legal. They tell me that these “L.L.C.’s”

Legal 100

Legal Liability Drawings Claims 100

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 tort is totally opposite character from the contract. What Is Contract?

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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.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

“If something goes wrong, liability could hit the GC’s policy, which dilutes liability insurance limits, negatively impacts their claims history, and forces them to deal with a claim that’s not really their fault.”. Medical expenses, property damage, and legal defense costs can grow quickly.

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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Setting up a Job Order Contract Using Best Management Practices involves a mix of strategic and operational steps including a gap analysis of current and planned outcomes. . d) An indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (task order) contract which provides for the use of negotiated, definitive, bilateral orders (i.e.,

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Levelset

AUGUST 24, 2022

Two of the most common insurance policies that contractors have are builder’s risk and general liability, which serve very different purposes. Builder’s Risk Insurance General Liability Insurance Coverage Covers a building under construction—and often tools, equipment, and materials related to the project.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 18, 2018

But contract forms for the sale and purchase of a house are often provided by a local board of realtors and today those forms do not adequately address the new and only now evolving issues arising from a sale with rooftop solar panels. Many of the companies engaged in this business (.

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Construction Law

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

News Our regular news round up reports on a major review of water industry regulation; a rail group urging the use of private finance; and a call for standard form contracts to be left unamended. Legal terms explained Tom Cadman of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP explains what is meant by Building Liability Orders.

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Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 26, 2010

Many experts believe that the AIA standard form contracts are drafted to protect the Architect. AIA documents are formed on the premise that an owner will seek out a qualified architect to begin a project, thus placing more liability and responsibility on that architect. More on this form at Christopher Hill’s blog.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 31, 2012

Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012. February 2012. January 2012. December 2011. November 2011.

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Levelset

MAY 16, 2022

This Act has a fair amount of rules and requirements that must be followed on home improvement projects, specifically when it comes to the terms of their contracts. There are a few provisions that every construction contract should have. PA home improvement contracts: What’s required? Contract price.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012. February 2012. January 2012. December 2011. November 2011.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012. February 2012. January 2012. December 2011. November 2011.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012. February 2012. January 2012. December 2011. November 2011.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2012

Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012. February 2012. January 2012. December 2011. November 2011.

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Lets Build

MAY 7, 2020

After a project contract is agreed upon, and the construction plan and schedule have been finalised (including the schedule of values in accordance with works needed to be completed), the project owner may decide that the initial plans don’t meet his demands or the architect may detect a non-conformity that needs to be fixed.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 2, 2011

In our business we fight tooth and nail to stay competitive and win contracts. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. One Response to “Healthy Competition” Atlanta Dumpster Rentals Says: June 22nd, 2011 at 4:24 pm. Great post.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

Committing Intentional Project Communications » Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. Home » Blogs. August 2012. April 2012.

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Pro Builder

JULY 27, 2020

What Are the Legal Safeguards for Getting Back to Work? As builders and trade contractors start to get back on track following the impact of COVID-19 and its restrictions, there are legal concerns to consider. Mon, 07/27/2020 - 12:57. Mike Beirne, Senior Editor. Advertisement. Photo: Visoot / adobestock.com. .

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 18, 2011

Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012. February 2012. January 2012. December 2011. November 2011.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 30, 2011

Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012. February 2012. January 2012. December 2011. November 2011.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 10, 2012

Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012. February 2012. January 2012. December 2011. November 2011.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 19, 2015

A counterclaim was filed by Shaw Development alleging breach of contract and negligence. Significantly, a motion to stay proceedings and compel arbitration was granted by the court in response to the contract provision (the parties having utilized AIA B101 – 1997™) that mandated binding arbitration. .”

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 19, 2015

A counterclaim was filed by Shaw Development alleging breach of contract and negligence. Significantly, a motion to stay proceedings and compel arbitration was granted by the court in response to the contract provision (the parties having utilized AIA B101 – 1997™) that mandated binding arbitration.

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