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COP27 Recap: The State of Net Zero and Negotiations

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STATE OF NEGOTIATIONS At the final hours of the conference, days after the negotiations were scheduled to end, the parties were able to agree upon a path forward on one key area of major contention between the rich and poor nations of the world: Loss and Damage. Also of note was an announcement that major U.S. COP27 was no exception.

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Mastering VOB German Construction Contract Procedures

Building Radar

For assistance with drafting clear and effective contracts, you may want to explore resources from DLA Piper. Any modifications to the scope of work must be documented and agreed upon by all parties. Informal Negotiations Before escalating any disputes, parties are encouraged to engage in informal negotiations.

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Specifications for design-build projects

Construction Specifier

A substantial challenge faced by professionals preparing construction specifications for design-build projects is most master specifications were developed for traditional DBB or its ‘close relation,’ design-negotiate-build (DNB). Greater challenges arise when adapting DBB source documents for design-build.

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Effective Dispute Resolution in Construction Projects: Techniques and Solutions

Building Radar

It is essential to draft clear and comprehensive contracts and to review them thoroughly before signing. Changes in Project Scope Changes in the project scope or design alterations can lead to disputes, especially if they are not well-documented and agreed upon by all parties.

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Coordinating specifications with an owner’s Division 00

Construction Specifier

In other instances, mixing different items can have adverse results, and may need expert guidance (the author acknowledges the advice and comments on drafts of this article from Gerard Cavaluzzi, Esq., Consequences of improperly coordinated construction documents. vice-president and general counsel at Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc.,

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Arbitration is Why There is So Little Litigation in Green Building

Green Building Law Update

And there is no question that a properly drafted provision in a contract requiring arbitration is enforceable. 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. Legal scholars can have at it.

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Arbitration including Religious Arbitration in Green Building Contracts

Green Building Law Update

There is little question that a properly drafted provision in a contract requiring arbitration is enforceable. With over a million contract documents licensed on an annual basis, the AIA’s form construction documents are likely the most widely used contract documents in the industry.

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