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Secrets to a Successful Commercial Construction Subcontractor Relationship

HardHatChat

Don’t be the company that doesn’t pass along a revised set of drawings to subs after the initial contract so they’re stuck doing more work for less pay. Just like the general construction contractor who submits the lowest construction costs in the bid process is not always the best choice. Most importantly, pay your subs on time.

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‘Harlem Shake’ video costs 15 miners their jobs

Safety Services Company

” Some of the miners reportedly were drawing a six-figure income from their work in the mine when they lost their jobs. The dismissal letters forbid any of the group from being “subcontracted by Barminco at any site domestically and globally.”.

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No-Damage-For-Delay Provisions and Lien Waivers Remain Enforceable — and Valuable — in New York

Constructlaw

The court rejected X-Treme’s argument that the no-damage-for-delay provision did not bar its claim because the cause of the delay (incomplete drawings) was not within the parties’ contemplation when they executed their subcontract. The court also affirmed the dismissal of X-Treme’s counterclaim for unpaid amounts.

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Curtain wall design-assist: Navigating the process for success

Construction Specifier

In this case, a basis-of-design, commodity, stick-built curtain wall system can be shown on the architectural drawings and included in the performance specifications and can be competitively bid by the CM/GC after final construction documents are produced. Defining specific requirements for fabrication samples, mockups, and testing.

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The Best Way for Trade Contractors to Stay Out of the Courtroom

Pro Builder

Plans and drawings can save you some time (and words) by stating that "All work to be done is on the attached plans and/or drawings," when you bid on your project. If you don't have plans or drawings, write down precisely what you are going to do, to the letter. What specifically are you being hired to do? Trade Contractors.

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11 Rules for Managing Subconsultants

PSMJ Resources

Clearly define tasks assigned to subconsultants in a formal letter of authorization, subcontract, or other communication sent to the subconsultant. Identify for the subconsultants any records to be prepared, maintained, submitted, or made available for review, such as reports, drawings, specifications, and procedures.

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Lean Construction – Overcoming decades of mistrust, lack of communication, and opposition between facilities owners, designers, engineers, and builders.

Job Order Contracting

Project cannot be expedited with a collaborative fast-track process; drawings and specs must be 100% complete to bid (though latter rarely occurs). Design changes can result in costly impacts to drawings or construction work in progress. Planning, procurement, and project delivery is inefficient and disparate. Advantages.

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