Lets Build

DECEMBER 16, 2022

These types of defects can be particularly expensive; it’s not uncommon to only notice material defects after a contractor uses them in the project. Design defects are a result of the design team failing to produce organised and accurate construction documents. Inefficient document distribution. Design defects.

Documentation 148

Documentation Construction Inspections Site 148

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 2, 2016

It is of interest that 61% of the contracts used at least a part of an AIA Contract Document form although most were older out of date versions and significantly only 8% used a correct AIA Sustainable Project Contract Document form. Only 1% used the ConsensusDOCS Green Building Addendum.

Drafting 120

Drafting Green Contract Documentation 120

Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

« Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Project Document Management : Your Communication Strategy. Because some very specific documents are created and used throughout the life of a typical construction project, these documents can serve as the center of your communications strategy.

Construction 136

Construction Documentation Software Software 136

Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

By Bruce Jervis Limitation-of-liability clauses have become popular among engineering professionals. These clauses state that the engineer’s liability to the client or any other party relying on the engineer’s work product is limited to the amount of the engineer’s fee or a stipulated amount, whichever is greater.

Liability 52

Liability Claims Engineering Documentation 52

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 30, 2011

» Relationship between the designer and the contractor. One part of our industry that I simply cannot get my head around is the oftentimes adversarial relationship that exists between the building design professionals and the building contractors on a particular job. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites.

Contractors 120

Contractors Design Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites » Better Project Management through Better Communication. Contractors need to proactively evaluate and address how project teams – including subs and vendors – are communicating. When documents are created or modified, are the appropriate people notified?

Construction 136

Construction Documentation Software Software 136

Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 11, 2007

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. He is a partner in the law firm of Sabo & Zahn, concentrating in construction law and representing owners, contractors, architects, developers, engineers and other parties in the construction process. Copyright Notice. Disclaimer.

Liability 40

Liability AIA Documentation Illinois 40

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 3, 2016

And that litigation predated the increased liability associated with materials including the new largely untested EPDs and HPDs. And while this law firm makes a business of drafting and revising contact documents, there are very good contracts available in the marketplace.

Green 120

Green Contract AIA Drafting 120

Construction Dive

JULY 23, 2014

By Bruce Jervis It has long been controversial: Should design professionals be directly liable to construction contractors for deficiencies in the drawings and specifications? On one hand, contractors necessarily rely on the design documents when bidding and performing the work. There are arguments on each side.

Drawings 67

Drawings Contractors Design Liability 67

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

(a) A JOC should be considered when the workload is anticipated to be of such a yearly volume that benefits derived from a JOC utilization are greater than the costs of the Government resources and contractor overhead associated with establishing and using a JOC. b) Statement of work. (1) c) Authorization and limitations. (1)

Contract 264

Contract Office Negotiation Documentation 264

Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Can a licensed contractor shield himself from personal liability for negligent construction by doing business as a limited liability company (LLC)? The owner also sued the lead member of the LLC, an individual who was a licensed residential builder, for negligent supervision of the trade contractors.

South Carolina 58

South Carolina Contractors Liability Legal 58

Levelset

MAY 16, 2022

In Pennsylvania, contractors working on residential projects need to be aware of the Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act. The Act establishes a registration program for home improvement contractors, along with required contract provisions, minimum insurance coverage, and more. Project details.

Pennsylvania 98

Pennsylvania Residential Contractors Contract 98

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

Document Management. With the current levels of detail required by industry standards, code compliance and also by the different disciplines, the number of documents required for a project is huge. Keeping track of what’s current in that huge set of documents and making sure others on your team are using current documents are critical.

Bidding 149

Bidding Construction Documentation Software 149

Safety Services Company

JANUARY 31, 2025

It impacts all stakeholders in supply chain management, including contractors like you. Whether its financial stability, geopolitical risks, or compliance gaps, youll have access to proactive alerts for mitigating these risks before they become liabilities. This acquisition is more than just another headline.

Risk 62

Risk Management Safety Contractors 62

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. Understanding these risks and knowing how to mitigate them is crucial for anyone involved in construction, whether you’re a contractor, developer, or project manager.

Liability 52

Liability Risk Legal Construction 52

Construction Business Owner

JULY 26, 2012

Contractors are realizing that the typically separate operations and business management sides of their companies work better when they work together. Contractors and software vendors alike keep looking for better ways to connect the two. Next Generation of Document Management. Open Access. www.dexterchaney.com.

Software 136

Software Software Construction Documentation 136

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.”. Are subcontractors covered under the general contractor’s insurance? Business auto insurance.

Insurance 98

Insurance Liability Claims Injury 98

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. Mutual respect. JOC Coefficient: Do’s. JOC Consultants: Don’ts.

Contract 100

Contract Contractors Consulting Software 100

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

A lot of contractors have asked me about Section 179. Most of these contractors are considering an investment in equipment or software, and they want to know if it can actually help their construction business. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. document management. The Best Time to Go Live is….

Construction 180

Construction Software Software Accounting 180

Construction Lawyer

MAY 30, 2012

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. He is a partner in the law firm of Sabo & Zahn, concentrating in construction law and representing owners, contractors, architects, developers, engineers and other parties in the construction process. Copyright Notice. Disclaimer.

Liability 40

Liability Contractors Design Minnesota 40

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 cooperatives – Contractor Info.

Contract 100

Contract Legal United States Documentation 100

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

Committing Intentional Project Communications » Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. The contractor doing the work was working for the city at the time. Points to Ponder: It is the contractor’s responsibility to create a work area and zone free from hazards that could cause injury or harm to persons or property.

Construction 120

Construction Safety Software Software 120

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

(c) “Job order” – a firm, fixed priced, lump-sum order issued by an organization to a job order contractor for a definite project scope of work as compiled from the unit price book to be performed pursuant to a job order contract. (d)

Organization 100

Organization Contract Liability Contractors 100

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

I know a lot of contractors are getting into bidding season, and this got me thinking about communication. I know from my days as a general contractor that plans and specifications are altered continuously as subcontractors become involved, materials are changed, and change orders are issued. document management. Recent Posts.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Bidding 159

Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

It takes an average of 18 minutes to find a paper document, and a whopping 70 percent of businesses would fail in three weeks if they had a catastrophic loss of paper due to a fire or flood. Paper forms decrease worker productivity, increase risk/liability, and decrease operational efficiency. Employee/Contractor Timesheet.

Mobility 232

Mobility Inspections Construction Safety 232

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 3, 2020

locally researched detailed line item cost data to enable cost visibility and transparency associated with liabilities, budgets, plans, etc. In this way, you can better document and communicate your lessons learned and grow your program appropriately for your organization.

Procurement 241

Procurement Construction Plans Budgeting 241

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 27, 2014

QuickBooks For Contractors Setup. We Fix Bad QuickBooks For Contractors Setup Issues. Let us handle your QuickBooks setup for your contracting company because accurate QuickBooks contractor reports are what profitable contractors use to help them steer their construction company through the ups and downs of the business cycle.

Contractors 89

Contractors Accounting Work in Progress Profitability 89

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 18, 2011

Many State and Federal projects require a contractor to be bonded. In a way, a surety bond is like insurance; it is a three-part agreement between the contractor, the organization requiring the bond (e.g. This report illustrates how a contractor bills a client versus the work they have actually completed. document management.

Cash Flow 168

Cash Flow Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

Venture tools are built to give contractors visibility and control over three key areas of construction operations: Documentation. Document Management. It’s no secret that documents play a vital role in the construction process from beginning to end. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. foundation.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 8, 2015

CBF also contracted with Clark Construction Group, LLC as general contractor to oversee the construction, which spanned from 1999 into 2000. Substantively the case suggests there is no more liability arising from green building versus other construction, but that the liability is different.

Liability 120

Liability Maryland Green Agreement 120

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 8, 2015

CBF also contracted with Clark Construction Group, LLC as general contractor to oversee the construction, which spanned from 1999 into 2000. Substantively the case suggests there is no more liability arising from green building versus other construction, but that the liability is different.

Liability 120

Liability Maryland Green Agreement 120

Construction and Infrastructure Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Contractors performing work in California are required to be licensed by the California State License Board (“CSLB”). Except for sole proprietors, contractors are typically licensed through “qualifiers,” i.e., officers or employees who take a licensing exam and meet other requirements to become licensed on behalf of the contractor’s company.

California 76

California Contractors Compensation Los Angeles 76

Lets Build

DECEMBER 2, 2022

It requires written standards that can be referred to at any time by employees, sub-contractors, and clients alike. A construction quality management plan should be drafted as a standard document, to be applied to all future projects. Creating a plan. A construction quality management plan is never finished—it’s always evolving.

Management 156

Management Construction Risk Cash Flow 156

Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

Contractors in today’s marketplace are caught in the middle of a paper and paperless culture. Many contractors haven’t taken advantage of digital document solutions, and the ones that have are still dealing with high volumes of data. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. document management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

It crystallizes our mission to make contractors’ jobs easier and we put that mission into our own words: “When better is possible, good is not enough.” For instance, Foundation Software’s vision is this: “To provide the best in accounting software and service for the labor intensive contractor.” document management.

Construction 174

Construction Software Software Accounting 174

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 30, 2011

You know, lots of contractors using an off-the-shelf accounting program ask me the same question: Why is construction-specific accounting software so much more expensive? Construction-specific systems allow contractors to instantly track and analyze job progress and performance. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites.

Construction 168

Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

As a general contractor a few years ago, I was working on a tenant improvement project. So, I took some photos, wrote an RFI attached the photos to the document and sent it to the architect noting its urgent status. Do you have a process for organizing, storing and attaching all supporting documentation for an issue?

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120