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STOP Thinking about ACCURATE CONTRUCTION COST ESTIMATES

Job Order Contracting

The fact of the matter is that there is no such thing as an “accurate construction cost estimate” Measuring accuracy requires a reliable reference point or datum. This is especially true for public sector organization where fiduciary responsibility is a legal and professional requirement. and new construction service.

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The Birds: Migratory Bird Treaty Act redux without Tippi Hedren

Green Building Law Update

Fish and Wildlife Service proposed a regulation to finally resolve and codify the legal principal that an incidental bird take resulting from an otherwise lawful activity, for example a sparrows flies into a solar panel, is not prohibited under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Three weeks ago the U.S. The decision has been appealed.

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Legal Terms Explained: Pure Economic Loss

Construction Law

Under English law, pure economic loss is a concept that typically arises in the context of the tort of negligence and refers to financial loss that has not been caused by physical damage to property or injury to a person. This story is only available to subscribers to the printed edition of Construction Law.

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Integrated Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Solution

Job Order Contracting

References: • Abdirad, H., & Dossick, C. Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and. Developing Parties. Decision Structure. Clarity of Goals. Resources & Facilitation. Team Alignment. Collaboration. Team Culture. Budget and Schedule. Building Outcomes. 12 Restructuration of architectural. 4 Adoption of.

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Good Faith and Fair Dealing: The Essence of Construction Agreements

Constructonomics

On construction projects, contractors, owners, and subs will fire contract language back and forth like missiles in what gets to be an arms race of legalities that negatively affects projects by creating panic and anxiety. Things get much more muddled when contract language, and legalities are entered into the mix. Berkeley.

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The Practice of Hiring Workers

Construction Business Owner

In this environment, legal requirements and compliance can sometimes be assumed rather than verified, especially in reference to hiring subcontractors.'

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Consider Collectively Bargained Workers' Compensation

Construction Business Owner

You may have also heard of collectively bargained workers' compensation referred to as "carve outs" in the traditional workers' compensation system. This type of workers' compensation is currently legally permissible in the following states: California, Florida, Massachusetts, Maine, Kentucky, New York, Hawaii and Minnesota.

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