| Preparing for a Home Improvement Project - Homeowner Tips |
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| The time spent in preparation for a home improvement project is critical to obtaining a satisfactory outcome. From conceptualizing the finished project to choosing a contractor, the more prepared a homeowner is, the better. Following are tips for homeowners who are planning a home improvement project. More... |
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| Commencement of Work on the Construction Project |
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| The time that work commences on a construction project is substantially important when it comes to calculating damages for a claim based on delay. When the construction contract fails to identify when work is to commence, the door is left open to judicial interpretation. Further, the damage recovery can be impacted if the contract only provides an estimated commencement date as opposed to one that is firm. More... |
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| CONCILIATION AND MEDIATION IN GLOBAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS |
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| Some global construction contracts provide for conciliation and mediation in the event of a dispute. Conciliation and mediation is a process by which a neutral party helps parties to a contract to reach a settlement of their dispute. Unlike arbitration, the neutral party in conciliation and mediation does not render a final or a binding decision. More... |
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| Owner's Responsibility for Viability of Construction Project |
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| Ultimately, responsibility for a construction project's viability falls to the owner. Chief among the viability of the project is the protection of human capital. This involves not only the maintenance of a safe working environment but also managing the project to avoid or minimize disputes with those involved in the project. More... |
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| LABOR AGREEMENTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY |
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| A contractor in the construction industry is often called upon to enter into agreements with labor unions. The contractor may enter into the labor agreements for many reasons. Some of the reasons include that the contractor needs skilled employees, that the contractor wants to avoid delays as a result of labor problems, or that the contractor has been required to bargain with a labor union as a result of an election. More... |
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