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CITB told to improve by Ofsted inspectors

Construction Enquirer

Construction training body CITB has been given a “requires improvement” rating following its latest Ofsted inspection. The move has seen the number of apprentices trained directly by the CITB drop to 629 from 9,000 at the time of the last Ofsted inspection. This was established in 2022.

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Job Order Contract Execution

Job Order Contracting

Quality assurance, inspection, and acceptance procedures are similar for JOC task orders as for other construction contracts and task orders. Subcontracting Plan Regarding Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business. Purchasing then issues a task order. Milestones for the Acquisition Cycle.

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What Certifications Does A Crane Need To Operate On Construction Sites?

Construction Marketing

Promoting safety in construction sites involves ensuring operators understand standard procedures, equipment inspections, load calculations, and hazard identification. Most construction companies and project owners require NCCCO-certified operators for bidding and subcontracting.

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NY Appellate Court Enforces Pay-If-Paid Provision Against Party With No Lien Rights

Constructlaw

(Dewberry) contracted with the New York City Economic Development Corporations’ Build-It- Back Hurricane Sandy Program to inspect homes for structural, asbestos, and lead paint issues. Dewberry retained Entech Engineering PC (Entech) to perform pre-construction lead paint inspections of homes.

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Buyer Beware: Five Commercial Construction Questions to Ask Before Purchasing a Distressed Note

HardHatChat

Once, when we were inspecting a vacant building we noticed water had been left in the lines. This will also keep your distressed property construction costs down as you won’t have to pay twice – once for the original subcontractor and once for the new one. Is there any damage to the property due to neglect or vandalism?

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Does ‘Plain Language’ Terminology Enhance the Enforceability of Contract Clauses?

Construction Dive

A payment clause in a subcontract stated that payment by the project owner to the prime contractor was a “condition precedent” to the contractor’s obligation to pay the subcontractor. Subcontract payment clauses containing this term have generally been enforced against subcontractors.

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No Free Warranty: Connecticut Court Adopts Correction or Repair Test

Constructlaw

ALS’s subcontract permitted the DOT to hold back 60% of its payments to assure ALS would warranty the work, which ALS did with site checks performed between June 2019 and May 2020. Drafting subcontracts appropriately can give both developers and subcontractors greater security and reliability of outcome.