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| Page 1 of 6 | Previous | Next | CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR MAY 7, 2012  Can Construction Estimating Software Help You Win Bids? The idea of estimating is to win bids at a price that will make money for the construction company. Toward that end, we decided to survey the construction estimating industry to find out whether estimating software actually helps companies win bids. Software Advice is a company who helps those in selected industries choose the best software for the business. | TEMPEST BLOG MAY 9, 2012 Estimate and Bid Ethics – Owner Estimates I have brought up estimating and bidding ethics on previous occasions. I am doing it again because it is extremely important that owners understand and know their costs before and at the bid opening. Experienced estimators know ethical estimating practices for owners ALSO include: Not releasing specific budget numbers prior to the bids being received. If receiving bids, have a public opening the contractors can attend. If not a public opening keep all bid amounts confidential until after the contract award. Identifying sole sourced specifications. | | | | | |
| BUILDERS COUNSEL DECEMBER 29, 2011  Teams Bid For Chance to Resurrect Green Building Nightmare One of the most famous LEED Certified failures is on the mend and four contractors have submitted bids to bring it back to glory. The Statesman Journal reported this week that a total of four contractors have submitted timely bids to resurrect the Salem Courthouse Square Building. Is the Courthouse Square revival a good job? The RFP went out – and four brave souls stepped up. | TRAIN4TRADESKILLS OCTOBER 19, 2011 Train4TradeSkills News: UK firms bid to be a part of Qatar 2022 World Cup billion contract build 12 new stadiums and an estimated 90 training facilities in Qatar ahead of the World Cup. Competing with Mace for the chance to win the huge contract for Qatar 2022 is UK company Arup, who are joint-bidding with US-firm C2HM Hill, and American construction companies Aecom, Turner International and WorleyParsons. UK Construction firm on shortlist for World Cup in Qatar. Mace has emerged as one of the favourites to build stadiums and infrastructure in Qatar ahead of the World Cup, which is due to be staged in the country in 11 years time. | CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS JUNE 10, 2011 Contract Necessities: Don’t Leave Home Without ‘Em! All lawyers talk about the need for a good written construction contract. As both Chris and I have written about previously, the contract is the king. What is a contract? All a contract requires is an offer, an acceptance, and an exchange of promises. No special contract forms need to be used, although they can be helpful. More importantly, what makes a good contract? The specifics of what should go in your construction contract depend on your project role, the project scope, the jurisdiction you are in, and numerous other factors. license. | CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS JULY 23, 2010 Bid Bonds: The First Preventative Measure for Your Project. Hill, Virginia construction lawyer, LEED AP and member of the Virginia Legal Elite in Construction Law Home About Musings Guest Post Fridays Mechanic’s Liens Bond Claims Sustainable Construction Links I Like Contact Me Bid Bonds: The First Preventative Measure for Your Project Written on July 23, 2010 by Christopher G. We do so because these bonds provide a legal financial guarantee that the selected contractor will fulfill the contract. Bidders must submit a bid bond with their bid. Without doing so, the bidder becomes non-responsive–or an invalid candidate. | | | | | | | |
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CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT REVIEW | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2010 Construction Contract Checklist
The Mayfield | Broderick Construction Contract Review Checklist is a good starting point to help you know what to look for in your construction contracts. . When bidding a construction contract, it is critical to know your risks, manage your risks, and price your risks accordingly. This Construction Contract Review Checklist highlights some of the key construction, commercial, and legal clauses to look for in your contracts. . I’m pleased to roll out a handy free reference tool for construction companies. MORE >> -
BUILDERS COUNSEL | WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2011  Let’s Wax Poetic On The Washington Public Contracting Process
Every time I decide to write an article on a public contracting subject, I find that Mike has already done something on the topic. Washington provides several options for contract procurement. For instance, in one year, you might bid on a general solicitation project, a small works roster project, and a job order contracting project. The general public contracting procedures are laid out in RCW 39.04 and the alternative contracting procedures can be located in RCW 39.10. Happy bidding. Public contractor? Know this man and his blog: Mike Purdy. MORE >> -
BUILDERS COUNSEL | TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2011  A Hint For Subcontractors: Things To Look For In Your Contract
Subcontractors should negotiate their contracts - don't just sign! few weeks back, I published an article on negotiating general contracts. The corpus of that post: “you can negotiate your contracts!&# Generals will try and sell subcontractors on uniformity of agreements, that the owner requires this form, or that the job was bid on a particular form. Many attorneys will offer flat fee contract reviews. Payment conditions should be closely monitored and handled during contracting. You should always handle payment timing in the contract. MORE >> -
BUILDERS COUNSEL | THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2011  Senate Passes Washington Contractor Bidding Preference Bill
Using that survey, Washington woud provide a reciprocal bidder preference (to the same amount permitted in the bidding contractor’s home state) to Washington contractors bidding for public projects. More Costly Public Works Projects: A bidding preference statute will also cost state and local governments additional money in awarding public works projects in the amount of the bidding preference percentage authorized by other states. The bill is referred to as SB 5662 and will soon move on to the House. So, this is a bill to make a bill. Earth Week Extravaganza! MORE >> -
BUILDERS COUNSEL | WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2011  New Reciprocal Bidder Preference Law Becomes Effective In July 2011
Washington contractors may get a boost from preferential bid treatment. In that article, I addressed the passage of a bill that would allow the State of Washington, and its agencies, to apply a percentage bidding preference to resident contractors. Any nonresident contractor who’s home state offers them a bidding preference at home, would be given a reciprocal or similar disadvantage in Washington. Washington is on its way to a bidder preference law. But, will this law do what it’s intended to do? few months back, I posted on SB 5662. MORE >> - Litigation Topics for Prime / Subcontractor Contracts CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2011
- Ditch The Same Old Contract: General Contractors Can Benefit From. BUILDERS COUNSEL | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2010
- Be Careful in Contracting and Business CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2011
- Bids for £22 million London NHS Unit Open for Builders TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2012
- Cleaning Up After a Low Bid Contractor MARKUP AND PROFIT | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2010
- Fair and open bidding, really? CONSTRUCTION MARKETING IDEAS | THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2011
- For Louisiana Contractors Bidding on Public Works Projects: This Case is for You CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2011
- Tired of Looooooong Contracting Bid Lists? CONSTRUCTION INSURANCE BLOG | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 2010
- Seattle School District In Middle of Major Contracting Scandal BUILDERS COUNSEL | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2011
- Solicitation of the Month: Ballard Bridge Retrofit, Seattle, WA BUILDERS COUNSEL | WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 2011
- BIM Legal Liabilities: Not That Different CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2011
- Hard Bidding is for the Birds – IPD Could Be the Way to Go CONSTRUCTONOMICS | THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2010
- Paint a Picture. Tell a Story. Close More Leads DARREN SLAUGHTER | FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2012
- A Note to Contractors: You Can Negotiate Your Public Contracts. BUILDERS COUNSEL | THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2011
- Sometimes Adjustments are in Fact Equitable- A Story of Differing Site Conditions CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2011
- When Enough is Enough…the Cardinal Change Doctrine CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2011
- Louisiana Supreme Court Reverses Bad Decision That Allowed Bidders to Defraud the State CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 2011
- Things To Keep In Mind When Entering a Green Building Contract CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2010
- Monitor Yourself to Avoid Construction Risk CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2011
- Greenbuild Events: AIA Releases New Sustainable Project Agreements BUILDERS COUNSEL | MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2011
- Bid of the Month: Seattle's McDonald Elementary School / The. BUILDERS COUNSEL | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2010
- Money Saving Tip #13 – Present contracts in person MARKUP AND PROFIT | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2010
- Common Contract Provisions to Avoid and Prepare for Collections. CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2010
- Tips For Subcontractors: What To Look For In The Next Contract You Sign BUILDERS COUNSEL | MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 2012
- New Federal Contract Rules Make Subcontractor Inspection Necessary. BUILDERS COUNSEL | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2010
- The low-price “loss leader” and construction marketing — is it ever justified? CONSTRUCTION MARKETING IDEAS | FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2011
- Money Saving Tip #29 – Use Solid Contract Language MARKUP AND PROFIT | MONDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2010
- The Beauty of Public RFPs….And Of Course The Ugly CONSTRUCTONOMICS | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2010
- More Federal Contracts For Small Businesses – How To Capitalize CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2010
- Solicitation of the Month: Seattle Streetcar Facility BUILDERS COUNSEL | MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2011
- New Law Affects Louisiana Construction Contracts in 2011. CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2010
- Bid of the Month: Seattle's Pike Place Market Renovation BUILDERS COUNSEL | TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2011
- Sports and Construction – Lessons Learned CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2012
- Bid of the Month: Washington State University's Martin Stadium BUILDERS COUNSEL | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2011
- Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary Up for Re-Bid CONSTRUCTONOMICS | WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2010
- Reminder: Follow Your Contract's Written Requirements / The. BUILDERS COUNSEL | THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 2011
- Community Power Works Program Champions Home Performance / The. BUILDERS COUNSEL | FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2011
- Can Contract Time Can Increased By Oral Agreement? CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 2010
- Solicitation of the Month: $25 Million Rainier Beach Community Center, Seattle, WA BUILDERS COUNSEL | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2011
- Yes, Virginia, Contract Terms Do Matter: Financing Term Offers. CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2009
- How To Get Your Small Contracting Business Considered for King. CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2010
- Problems Using One Contract in Multiple States | Monitoring. CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2010
- Is Moving Away from Construction Bonding Requirements a Good Idea? CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2011
- 5 Tips for Writing a Construction Contract CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2011
- Withholding Tax Relief Act Would Repeal Harsh Government Contract. BUILDERS COUNSEL | FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2011
- Repeal of 3% Withholding Rule Picks Up Steam BUILDERS COUNSEL | MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2011
- State Construction Project Terms (Guest Post) CONSTRUCTION LAW IN NC | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2010
- Out of State Contractor? Call a Virginia Construction Attorney CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | MONDAY, JULY 18, 2011
- Solicitation of the Month: Salem Courthouse Square, Salem, Oregon BUILDERS COUNSEL | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2011
- Six Scaffold Firms Shortlisted for £300m Magnox Work SCAFFMAG | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2012
- Your Projects Are Taking Too Long…. And Here’s Why LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT NETWORK | TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2011
- Wind Turbines Add to Growing List of Green Materials / The. BUILDERS COUNSEL | THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2011
- Money Saving Tip #31 – Clear Pricing on Change Work Orders MARKUP AND PROFIT | MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 2011
- Money Saving Tip #34 – Review Change Work Order Language MARKUP AND PROFIT | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2011
- EJCDC Document Training (Tue Tip) CONSTRUCTION LAW IN NC | TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2011
- Lien Law: Contractor Loses Lien for Prep Work & New Legislation. BUILDERS COUNSEL | TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2011
- Ohio State Pioneering A Move From Bonding Public Construction BUILDERS COUNSEL | TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2011
- CM-At Risk at Towson University: $13.5 million project CONSTRUCTONOMICS | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2009
- Using Google's Instant Search Results With Adwords DARREN SLAUGHTER | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2010
- Public Contracting: New Laws Aimed At Giving Work To Small Businesses BUILDERS COUNSEL | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2011
- Who Is To Blame For Defective – And Still LEED Certified – Courthouse Square? BUILDERS COUNSEL | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2011
- A Catch-22: Pay When Paid Clauses Do Not Extend the Lien Period CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 2010
- Money Saving Tip #9 – Eliminate invoices MARKUP AND PROFIT | MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2010
- Was Your Business Prepared For A Government Shutdown? / The. BUILDERS COUNSEL | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2011
- The Value of Pre-qualifying Contractors On Public Construction Projects CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2011
- Washington Court of Appeals Confirms It's Tough To Argue Around. CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2010
- Model Disclosure Statement Required in Washington To Protect Lien. CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2010
- Tues Tip | NC HUB Requirements for state construction projects CONSTRUCTION LAW IN NC | TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2010
- Washington Lien Statute Patch Job Fails – What's Next? / The. BUILDERS COUNSEL | TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2011
- USGBC Adds LEED Volume & LEED Retail / The Builders Counsel: A. BUILDERS COUNSEL | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2010
- This Weekend: Seattle's Green Home Tour / The Builders Counsel: A. BUILDERS COUNSEL | THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2011
- Earth Week Extravaganza! Lets Talk Green Materials / The Builders. BUILDERS COUNSEL | MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2011
- Tomorrow Is Seattle's GoGreen 2011 – Register Now! / The Builders. BUILDERS COUNSEL | TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2011
- Ready For Modular? Mull Over The Law And Tour Seattle's Newest Home BUILDERS COUNSEL | TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2011
- Tues Tip: Construction Marketing ideas from a pro CONSTRUCTION LAW IN NC | TUESDAY, JULY 27, 2010
- No Miller Act Setoff for Non-Federal Claims | Construction Law. CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2010
- Changes To ConsensusDocs Come 2 Years Early CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2011
- Solicitation of the Month: John L O'Brien Building, Olympia, WA. BUILDERS COUNSEL | FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2011
- Bringing IPD to the Public Sector COLLABORATIVE CONSTRUCTION | MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2010
- Day Laborers & NC’s Lowest Responsible Bidder law (News Note) CONSTRUCTION LAW IN NC | TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2012
- New Orleans Declares Felons Not Responsible Bidders on Public. CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | MONDAY, MAY 24, 2010
- Department of Labor Failing To Properly Set Davis-Bacon Wages. BUILDERS COUNSEL | FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2011
- The Insider’s Guide to Finding a Surety Company CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2011
- What is PACE Financing and Is It Doomed? CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2010
- Texas Construction Law Case Update 2011 KMDA LEGAL | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2011
- Texas Construction Law Case Update 2011 KMDA LEGAL | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2011
- Surety Bonds For Green Building / The Builders Counsel: A. BUILDERS COUNSEL | MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 2011
- When Bidder on Public Project Defrauds the State, Louisiana 1st. CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2010
- Looking For Savings in All the Wrong Places TEMPEST BLOG | MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2011
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