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How Documentation and Record Management can Make or Break a Construction Claim

Webinar: Wednesday, October 21st

When a construction project goes wrong and the ensuing claim ends up in court, documentation can make or break the case. A new 90-minute webinar by WPL Publishing and construction attorney Matt Devries addresses how to make the most of a construction claim while minimizing exposure.

When a construction dispute turns into a claim and goes to court, success can hinge on how well the claim is documented. But to minimize exposure, it also involves knowing which information should not be documented. That delicate balance requires the expertise of an experienced attorney versed in construction law. To discuss the nuances of construction documentation as it relates to court proceedings, WPL Publishing has partnered with construction attorney Matthew Devries for an interactive webinar -- “Construction Documentation and Record Management: Get it Right to Prevail in Disputes.” To register, click here.

Sponsorship of Subcontractor Claims - A Settlement Opportunity with Pitfalls

When a contractor and its subcontractor each incur increased costs caused by the project owner, the contractor may employ a common settlement tactic with its sub. The contractor agrees to include the sub’s damages in the contractor’s claim against the owner and to pass through the appropriate share of any recovery to the sub.

Texas Adopts BIM Requirement

Following on the heels of Wisconsin’s recent decision to integrate Building Information Modeling on state design and construction projects, Texas is now the second state to roll out mandatory BIM implementation. The Texas Facilities Commission (TFC), which oversees the state’s real estate developments and facility operations, made the announcement in mid-August, with an addition announcement that it would release standardized requirements and guidelines in the near future.

GBCI Launches Continuing Education Program for LEED Professionals

The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) has instituted a credentialing maintenance program (CMP) for LEED APs and Green Associates to ensure that LEED professional credentials will remain relevant and meaningful in a rapidly evolving marketplace.

Liquidated Damages: A Forecast of Costs or an Incentive for Timely Performance?

Liquidated damages are stipulated in construction contracts in order to compensate the project owner for the contractor’s late completion of the work. The establishment of the daily rate can be somewhat murky and controversial. The legal standard, seldom applied in practice, is that the daily rate should be a reasonable forecast of the costs the owner will incur in the event of late completion of the project.

A $789 Billion Stimulus Program: Where Will All the Money Go?

The $787 billion stimulus package has now been in play for almost six months. With the funds set to expire on Sept. 30, 2010, contractors are asking, “Where’s the money?” And just as importantly, they want to know how they can get a piece of the action. WPL Publishing went looking for the answers and presented them in a two-part webinar series on the stimulus program, officially known as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, or ARRA.

USGBC Building Earns First Platinum Rating Under Updated LEED System

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has achieved the Platinum certification of its new Washington, D.C., headquarters -- making it the first project to certify under the latest version of the LEED green building rating system.

The Complexities of Construction Shop Drawings

Webinar on Understanding the Risks and Obligations
Involved in the Preparation and Review of Shop Drawings

The construction industry, non-conforming shop drawings can create problems for everyone - prime contractors, subcontractors, construction managers, architects, engineers, manufacturers, suppliers and their attorneys. It takes a savvy AEC professional to navigate the shop drawing submittal and review process.

BIM Strategy: Leveraging your Organization for Profit & Growth -- A Webinar Series

Field BIM: Using BIM to Improve Processes & Productivity
Wednesday, September 2nd * 1:00 (EDT)

Building information modeling (BIM) is the future of the construction industry. WPL Publishing and Construction Project Controls & BIM Report will present BIM Strategies: Leverage your Organization for Growth and Profit -- a four-part webinar series to help AEC professionals leverage BIM to grow their businesses and cash in on this evolving technology. For details, Click Here.

Construction Contracts and Avoiding Anticipatory Repudiation

Sometimes in the heat of a disagreement, a contractor may indicate the contract is flawed and continued performance would be futile in the absence of a contract modification. This type of statement is dangerous, as it may later be interpreted as a repudiation of the contract. Anticipatory repudiation is a breach, justifying a termination for default by the project owner.