9 Best Practice Tips for a Schedule Analysis of Construction Delays
When Is A Contractor’s Termination for Default Proper? When It Does Bad Things.
Sometimes you “do” bad things. Sometimes you “look like” you do bad things. Just look at the difference between Bad-boy Jack and my youngest daughter, Haven, who just “looks like” she’s up to no good. In the world of construction contracting, both can get in you in trouble, including a termination for default of performance.
Top 14 Most Common Scheduling Mistakes by Contractors
Many delay, disruption, and loss of productivity claims are lost or substantially reduced in value because mistakes, errors and carelessness are reflected in the original schedule and plan of operations. The original schedule is often the first piece of documentation that the owner receives demonstrating the contractor’s professionalism in planning and management.
Contractors should pay
Top 7 Factors Affecting Labor Productivity Losses On A Construction Project
Construction labor is always in the news. Last month, I wrote an article for the Nashville Business Journal challenging industry leaders on how to respond to the shortage of skilled labor in the area. Recently, the U.S. Department of Labor issued new overtime regulations, which no doubt will affect your workforce. When you deal
One Awesome Case Discussing The Difference Between Delay and Disruption Damages!
Rarely do you find a case that succinctly addresses a construction law issue. Today, one of my legal alerts pointed me to one such case dealing with delay damages and disruption damages. This is a must read!
In County of Galveston v. Triple B Services, LLP, decided on May 26, 2016, the Court of
Provide Notice (and 10 Other Tasks) When Pursuing a Construction Claim
When dealing with construction claims—whether one for construction defects, outstanding payment, or delay damages—an initial hurdle is making sure that proper notice has been given. Generally, you have to make sure that you comply with the contract or insurance provisions by: (1) giving written notice of the claim; (2) to the correct party; (3) within
What Type of Schedule Analysis Should be Performed in Construction Delay Claims?
It almost goes without saying that if you have to pursue or defend a delay claim, you are going to need some evidence (whether by expert or otherwise) to establish or to challenge entitlement to the damages sought. Today’s post identifies some best practices in this area.
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How Do You Do It All: Work? Family? Blog? Answer: Google Reader.
A week does not go by without a friend, colleague, or new acquaintance asking me, “How do you do it all?” The short answer: “It’s tough … very tough … but I have some help.” Today’s post is about use of Google Reader to help with your research.
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Dear Contractor, Here is a List of Common Scheduling Mistakes
Many delay, disruption, and loss of productivity claims are lost or substantially reduced in value because mistakes, errors and carelessness are reflected in the original schedule and plan of operations. The original schedule is often the first piece of documentation that the owner receives demonstrating the contractor’s professionalism in planning and management.
Contractors should pay
Floods and Heavy Rains: How to Best Prepare a Delay Claim for Unusually Severe Weather
Yesterday, highway and bridge contractors in Tennessee received an alert from from TDOT officials about the affect of heavy rain in the area: "I’m sure most are aware of the anticipated rise in the Mississippi River, but could you please share with all that are working in the Mississippi River area and the backwater areas