Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 18, 2021

The contractor claimed that the City breached its contract by supplying incomplete and inaccurate contract documents, which allegedly caused delays and a two-year extension to the project completion. ” My littlest chuckled. The contractor’s $15.7 million delay claim included approximately $2.3 The contractor’s $15.7

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Without a doubt, photo documentation is one of the most essential aspects of field reporting and field tracking. This is why it is important that all stakeholders take extremely detailed photos that document every step of their work on site. That being said, photo documentation is one of your biggest assets in this effort.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 3, 2015

Members of the environmental industrial complex that deal in matters of LEED should review their contracts and other documents and update them now. Correctly referring to LEED certification is of paramount importance in legal opinions given in building acquisitions and financing. The operative language might be some variation of.

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Documentation Certification Green District of Columbia 120

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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CivilJungle

AUGUST 8, 2022

Legal Documents Required for Purchase of Property. But we must avoid the problem and legal situation by checking the documents required for buying property. The below documents are necessary for the purchase of property: 1. Every construction work begins with legal approval. Land Property Documents.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Proactive correction of unsafe behaviors, along with documentation of your actions, is imperative. To avoid these “nuclear” verdicts, plaintiff and carrier defense attorneys agreed that crash avoidance is everything. Dash cam video clips can also be pivotal in proving that your driver was doing the right things at the right time.

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Accidents Construction Insurance Risk 367

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. The document is simply that good. The American Institute of Architects has published standard form construction industry documents since 1888.

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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. Keeping all your working documents in order shows that you treat your business, customers, and subcontractors responsibly. This is a mark of professionalism and can also help if you have an insurance or legal claim.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 13, 2017

First and foremost, the attorney-client privilege protects communications made in confidence by a client to its attorney in the attorney’s professional capacity for the purpose of obtaining legal advice. Some suggest that the role of legal counsel appears to morph into that of an environmental advisor.

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Consulting Contract Drafting Legal 153

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 8, 2019

The architect or engineer of record shall indicate in the construction documents, the selected high-performance rating system used for design and construction with which, the project is compliant. In fact, we gave our first legal opinion on a LEED certified public building in Maryland in 2002.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

GAO, 2009 The associated processes for developing a credible construction cost estimate are equally well documented. “Despite the fact that these basic characteristics have been published and known for decades, we find that many agencies still lack the ability to develop cost estimates that can satisfy them”. –

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

How to Get Your Construction Documents Under Control Once and For All. In construction, this chaos seems to be the norm, especially when it comes to documents. In construction, this chaos seems to be the norm, especially when it comes to documents. What is Construction Document Control? Good question.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

How to Get Your Construction Documents Under Control Once and For All. In construction, this chaos seems to be the norm, especially when it comes to documents. In construction, this chaos seems to be the norm, especially when it comes to documents. What is Construction Document Control? Good question.

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Documentation Construction Management Organization 52

Lets Build

MAY 5, 2022

For construction companies, it can also significantly increase profitability and maximise legal compliance. How often have you cursed your company’s filing systems while hunting fruitlessly through online directories or paper filing systems in search of a document? Documentation is accessible anywhere, any time.

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Carol Hagen

JANUARY 14, 2013

A file of jpeg1, jpeg2, etc taken at jobsite X on a given date really doesn’t help if a legal claim crops up a few years from now. What this allows me to do is generate a deliverable of all construction documents and photos to the project owner in a neat as-built package.

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Construction Documentation Organization Legal 160

FDR Safety

MARCH 19, 2020

Responding to all document and other information requests by the OSHA inspector. Consulting with the company’s legal counsel about difficult or special problems, such as search warrants or subpoenas. Being courteous and polite, but firmly exercising the company’s legal rights.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 1, 2022

According to ASC 842-10-55-12, these leases “should be classified in accordance with the lease classification criteria applicable to all other leases on the basis of the legally enforceable terms and conditions of the lease.” As a result, it is imperative to consider all factors that may result in legally enforceable rights and obligations.

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Construction Marketing

APRIL 25, 2016

Document Only What Matters. Although we want to document everything, it’s not feasible. Data documented should accomplish two things: Manage projects. Work-sites too busy to document consistently. Ensure the team understands the importance of accurate documentation. Document every issue that can lead to litigation.

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Documentation Construction Software Software 120

Construction Marketing

JULY 11, 2022

Surety bonds are financial guarantees that are issued to ensure the individual or company who obtains the bond will perform work in a legally compliant manner and will avoid fraud and misconduct. Surety – The bonding company that guarantees the principal’s ethical operations and legal compliance by issuing the bond.

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Contractors Legal Bidding Contract 156

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 27, 2024

Once the project is complete, you will have an accurate, objective progress record to eliminate doubt and minimize the risk of legal disputes, improving the likelihood of repeat business.

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Profitability Legal Office Mobility 156

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. But it is time for you to review and consider revisions to your contract document forms.

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Drafting Green Contract Documentation 120

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

Legal scholars can have at it. With over a million contract documents licensed on an annual basis, the AIA’s form construction documents are the most widely used contract documents in the industry. The purpose of the blog post is not to argue whether or not arbitration works as well or better than litigation.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 19, 2023

A solid commitment to safety can help reduce legal liabilities resulting from accidents or non-compliance with safety regulations. These requirements encompass comprehensive training, evaluation, and documentation of skills and knowledge. Proper certification and training are crucial for preventing these accidents.

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Certification Site Accidents OSHA 172

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 1, 2017

This particular document was circulated by the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance, NCPA. Carefully review all of the Job Order Contract and all associated documents. It is important to review all Job Order Contract provisions to assure avoidance of any unnecessary financial risk or potential legal issues. [1].

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Contract Legal United States Documentation 100

ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Many states are already moving to approve models as the official engineering document of record. What is the impact on bidding, construction, and inspection?

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Documentation Modeling Legal Inspections 36

FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2020

Imagine being held to a legal liability for trying to foresee and manage every service or maintenance task where a falling part could injure a worker. Imagine trying to have a documented LOTO procedure for each of these tasks… It’ can’t be done. As part of your documented training, remind them… GRAVITY WINS. What can we do?

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Regulation OSHA Feasibility Accidents 156

FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2020

Imagine being held to a legal liability for trying to foresee and manage every service or maintenance task where a falling part could injure a worker. Imagine trying to have a documented LOTO procedure for each of these tasks… It’ can’t be done. As part of your documented training, remind them… GRAVITY WINS. What can we do?

Regulation 156

Regulation OSHA Feasibility Accidents 156

Mr Ethics

JULY 10, 2017

In accord with the bid documents all bids were to be evaluated on a point system. Should I seek legal action or advise the owner that its action is unethical? Dear Undecided, Only you and your counsel can determine whether to take legal action. However, ethical actions can have legal implications. Sincerely, Undecided.

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Bidding Legal Documentation Consulting 100

Mr Ethics

JULY 10, 2017

In accord with the bid documents all bids were to be evaluated on a point system. Should I seek legal action or advise the owner that its action is unethical? Dear Undecided, Only you and your counsel can determine whether to take legal action. However, ethical actions can have legal implications. Sincerely, Undecided.

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Bidding Legal Documentation Consulting 100

Mr Ethics

JULY 10, 2017

In accord with the bid documents all bids were to be evaluated on a point system. Should I seek legal action or advise the owner that its action is unethical? Dear Undecided, Only you and your counsel can determine whether to take legal action. However, ethical actions can have legal implications. Sincerely, Undecided.

Bidding 100

Bidding Legal Documentation Consulting 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 24, 2017

From an owner perspective stakeholders include senior management, project management, administrative, accounting, purchasing, building uses, and legal staff. Training – Create training documentation in concert with developed procedures. Ensure procedures match current make-up and size of staff.

Contract 100

Contract CSI Software Software 100

Green Building Law Update

JULY 12, 2015

This law firm is increasingly called upon to give legal opinions that a green building is LEED certified, certifiable or otherwise ‘really’ a green building. Traditionally, legal opinions in the context of loan transactions provide assurances that the loan documents are valid, binding and enforceable.

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Green Legal Finance Zoning 120

Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 20, 2020

After four days of answering client inquiries (that’s my favorite part my job as a construction attorney), I decided to write an ebook addressing: (1) the most important legal issues facing contractors in this time of uncertainty; (2) the practical day-to-day issues involving site access, safety, wages, unemployment and other benefits; (3) tips (..)

Contractors 124

Contractors Claims Legal Mobility 124

Green Building Law Update

JULY 12, 2015

This law firm is increasingly called upon to give legal opinions that a green building is LEED certified, certifiable or otherwise ‘really’ a green building. Traditionally, legal opinions in the context of loan transactions provide assurances that the loan documents are valid, binding and enforceable.

Green 120

Green Legal Finance Zoning 120

Construction Law

APRIL 2, 2024

A Scott Schedule is a type of document that was originally developed by George Alexander Scott, who was an Official Referee of the office of Official Referees which eventually became the Technology and Construction Court. This story is only available to subscribers to the printed edition of Construction Law.

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BD+C

AUGUST 8, 2024

Yet the legal profession also is not immune to the challenges many industries are experiencing in adapting to hybrid work, attracting and retaining top talent and meeting calls for greater equity and inclusion in the workplace. Multipurpose training rooms provide space for mock trials and case strategy.

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Legal Design Kansas City Office 52

FDR Safety

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Not only will the data be online and searchable, the underlying documents will be public records subject to disclosure to the media, plaintiffs’ lawyers, and competitors. OSHA intends to upload all of this data to a publicly searchable website.

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OSHA Employment Injury Drafting 185