Construction Law

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Editor’s comment Procurement slammed in Edinburgh Tram inquiry report Editor Nick Barrett laments the ‘litany of failures’ identified in Lord Hardie’s report into the Edinburgh Tram fiasco. Lessons must obviously be learned for future procurements; but none of them are new.

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Construction Law

JULY 1, 2024

Legal terms explained Isabella Salame of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP examines what is meant by unforeseen ground conditions. Guest Editor Paul-Raphael Shehadeh of Duane Morris draws on the work of a CIA analyst to examine how sure lawyers might be when they advise clients of the chances of success in legal actions.

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Drafting Insurance Construction Contract 52

Construction Law

JUNE 3, 2024

News Our regular news round up focusses on a disputes survey that suggests artificial intelligence will have an impact on contracts sooner than many think; a Labour Party plan that involves scrapping the IPA and the NIC; and a landmark legal victory for the government that forces a freeholder to fix serious building safety issues in a tower block.

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Construction Law

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Editor’s comment Evolution can disrupt more than revolution The new Procurement Act comes into force next year. Legal terms explained In our latest legal terms explained article Sienna Kim of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP looks at the often thorny issue of retentions.

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Construction Insurance Claims Procurement 52

Construction Law

MAY 2, 2024

Editor’s comment Work will flow soon from giant water investment programme The water industry’s giant AMP 8 investment programme will place procurement under the spotlight, says Editor Nick Barrett. Legal terms explained Isabella Salame of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP explains what is meant by non-delegable duties.

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Construction Cash Flow Legal Insurance 52

Building Radar

AUGUST 29, 2024

Permits and Legal Fees : Costs related to obtaining necessary permits and covering legal requirements. Insurance : Various types of insurance that cover both the construction process and long-term property insurance. Engineering Services : Fees for civil, structural, and other engineering services.

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Comparison ProCore Construction Project Management 52

Construction Law

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Editor’s comment Whitehall governance problem at heart of procurement inadequacies? Editor Nick Barrett asks how long the UK can get away with the governance problem said by the head of the National Audit Office to be embedded at the heart of Whitehall when it comes to managing large scale procurements.

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Construction Law

AUGUST 5, 2024

Legal terms explained Wei Qi Ng of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP examines what is meant by constructive acceleration. Legislation state of play table Our regular update on the progress of regulations and legislation affecting construction and procurement compiled by Alignment Media. Insurance Causation – Friend or Foe?

Construction 52

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Construction Law

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Legal terms explained Maddy Van Every of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP explains the Uniform Rules for Demand Guarantees, a codified set of contractual rules published by the International Chamber of Commerce which govern demand guarantees and counter-guarantees. New technology brings new risks, she warns.

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Construction Law

MARCH 1, 2024

News Our regular news round up includes a call from insurance companies for pilot projects to find investment models for green infrastructure; failure of another legal challenge to the Stonehenge project; and a warning that the new Building Safety Regulator is looking for a high profile prosecution to make a point.

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Insurance Claims Safety Legal 40

Construction Law

OCTOBER 1, 2024

News Our regular news round up focusses on a report calling for a comprehensive reform of the Private Finance Initiative model used previously to support a new generation of privately financed infrastructure; a warning that the Procurement Act delay could stall contract awards; and doubts about the chances of a new large nuclear plant at Wylfa.

Construction 40

Construction Insurance Finance Claims 40

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

The following template is provide for sample purposes only and should not be used a legally bidding document without through review and modification by appropriate Owner legal counsel. The ORGANIZATION NAME Procurement Authority will authorize a Job Order (JO) for performance of work, or request additional information/changes.

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Construction Law

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Assessments can be procured from a number of independent bodies and certifications can often be achieved, but questions are increasingly being asked if some of them are worth the paper we would rather – for sustainability reasons – they weren’t written on.

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Construction Law Monitor

AUGUST 24, 2012

I recently found a good article on JDSupra.com , always a great source for solid legal content, regarding California Senate Bill 474. This Bill protects subcontractors when contracting so that they cannot be held liable to indemnify the general contractor or owner from certain types of negligence.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 29, 2017

County, State, and Local Governments, include secondary education unfortunately continue to use JOC simply as a means to speed delivery and bypass traditional procurement versus as a LEAN collaborative construction delivery method. AFARS Revision #21, dated May 22, 2007]. Best Practice Job Order Contracting. 5117.9004-3 Ordering. (a)

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Constructlaw

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Material Procurement: The pandemic has slowed and shut down factories throughout the world. Health Insurance and Paid/Unpaid Medical or Family Leave: Local, state and federal responses to the pandemic have impacted the health care and leave benefits provided to workers.

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Construction Law

JANUARY 31, 2020

Subscribers have access to an unrivalled topical mix of up to date expert comment and analysis from leading practitioners in construction law, procurement law, insurance, health and safety and other related areas.

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Construction Law

APRIL 2, 2024

Legal terms explained Kyle Melville of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP explains what is meant by Scott Schedules. Legislation state of play table Our regular update on the progress of regulations and legislation affecting construction and procurement compiled by Alignment Media. Guest editor Retentions – time to say goodbye?

Construction 52

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Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 6, 2015

For instance, there are special rules governing the form of the bid for a public works project; purchase of materials, supplies, vehicles, or equipment; verification of employees in contracts for public works; notice requirements; and the procurement of surety bonds and insurance. How to Proceed.

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Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 6, 2015

For instance, there are special rules governing the form of the bid for a public works project; purchase of materials, supplies, vehicles, or equipment; verification of employees in contracts for public works; notice requirements; and the procurement of surety bonds and insurance. How to Proceed.

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Bidding Louisiana Regulation Contract 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

This is a chance for everyone to get to know key stakeholders, breaking down siloes between procurement and legal, scheduling and management, and so forth. By reducing change orders, avoiding delays, and procuring materials strategically, you can jump on modern trends and pump up productivity.

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Lean streamlines supply chains and reliability in commitments to insure a continuous and predictable flow. Virtual elimination of legal disputes. Shorter procurement and overall project times. ” – Alliance of Construction Excellence. Benefits include: 1. More construction projects complete on-time and on-budget.

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Construction Lawyer

JANUARY 30, 2006

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Categories.

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Help Everybody Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2015

And I do recommend that any firm leader who reads this get the proper legal advice from a licensed attorney. Last year, I sat through a legal presentation at a firm called Reed Smith. But let’s put that aside for a second and consider the legal definitions. From a legal perspective, most marketers do not fit that definition.

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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

general and administrative and other overhead costs, insurance costs, bonding and alternative payment protection costs, protective clothing, equipment rental, sales tax and compliance with tax laws, and also contractor’s profit). Solicitation. (a) Ordering. (a) a) Summary of ordering process. d) Responsibilities.

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Constructlaw

AUGUST 3, 2023

Nevertheless, practitioners and parties who chose to seat their arbitrations within the Eleventh Circuit, will now have to grapple with a new legal environment and think strategically about how questions concerning vacatur will affect arbitration awards issued in the circuit. [1] Risk Insurers v. Risk Insurers , 141 F.3d

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Building Information Management

APRIL 25, 2016

general and administrative and other overhead costs, insurance costs, bonding and alternative payment protection costs, protective clothing, equipment rental, sales tax and compliance with tax laws, and also contractor’s profit). AFARS Revision #21, dated May 22, 2007]. 5117.9004-3 Ordering. (a) a) Summary of ordering process.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

The exceptions are for financial institutions, financial institution groups, and insurance companies that have a maximum business privilege tax of $3,000,000. This credit can also be claimed against the insurance premium tax, the oil and gas production and property taxes, the fisheries business and landing taxes, and the mining license tax.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 21, 2014

FOREIGN TRADE ZONES (FTZs): Secured areas legally outside of U.S. CORPORATE BUSINESS TAX EXEMPTIONS: Available for: All insurance companies, Connecticut incorporated and non-Connecticut incorporated. It includes refunds on corporate income, sales, ad valorem, intangible personal property, insurance premium and certain other taxes.

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Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2016

The procurement process for a JOC contractor begins with an Owner request for proposal (RFP) where the real property Owner identifies the type(s) of work for which it is requesting services. The Technical team (Facilities Management / Engineering) develops specifications and plans necessary for the procurement and implementation of the JOC.

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NH Construction Law

DECEMBER 29, 2022

This political rhetoric has also managed to erode popular sentiment for expanding legal immigration, which has always been concerned with whether immigrant workers will displace Americans from their jobs – a non-issue in today’s economic climate. But under both federal law and state law , they cannot legally be hired.

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