Category: Construction
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How Technology Can Assist in Construction Claims
Summary: Disputes in the construction industry are extremely common. However, with the aid of technology, these claims can be ultimately settled much quicker. Disputes often arise because construction project managers and other parties are not as willing to compromise and use money to address glaring issues. Therefore, these claims tend to proceed to court. This…
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How to Avoid Court When Solving Construction Claims
Construction delay claims can cause trouble for any construction outfit, regardless of size. These claims usually deal with some mismanagement of scope of work or an injury on site, and they can go to trial if both parties don’t make every possible effort to avoid that outcome. The reason construction mediation is preferable to trial…
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Construction Mediation: Tips to Resolve the Claim
In construction delay claims, lost time equals lost revenue from the project for pretty much everyone involved in the claim. Depending on those costs, it may be tempting to consider trial in the heat of the moment. This isn’t a decision to be taken lightly, however, as trial may bind you to a decision not…
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What to Keep in Mind for Construction Delay Claims
Small and insignificant delays can affect an entire project at a larger magnitude than you might believe. Although their insignificance can be ruled out at first, the ultimate cost to the project can be severe with consequential damages. Establishing a Claim In order to build up a case for your claim, you’ll need more than…
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Learn Why More Americans are Choosing a Smarter Garage Door
There’ve been a lot of improvements to garage doors over the years, but one of the best is that of the automatic opening system. One of the finest examples of the modern home used to be the touch-activated garage door. One button press provided access to the home, with a remote unit kept in the…
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Painting your Closet can bring out your Personality
Summary: Different closets need different color schemes. Homeowners tend to overlook the color scheme of their closets. While it may not be as open to your guests as a living room, having the right color could speak a lot about your personality. An added benefit from painting your closet is that it brings out the…
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Planning for a Refinery Turnaround
A turnaround project is planned for months, sometimes years in advance. Refineries occasionally need to shut down in order to perform routine maintenance. It’s more cost effective in some cases to conduct this maintenance at once. In other situations, it would be impossible for the plant to function if even a small portion of it…
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Construction Claims are a Part of Modern Day Construction
Summary: What are the pitfalls associated with construction claims?