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Fine tune your bidding process to win the jobs you really want
November / December 2008
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 518
Abstract: There’s no question that bidding is one of the biggest challenges any construction company faces — particularly when competition is high and jobs are few. So why do more of it than necessary? This article offers some tips on how contractors can fine tune their bidding processes and win more of the jobs they really want.
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GPS technology can lead to cost savings
November / December 2008
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 494
Abstract: Global positioning system (GPS) technology has come a long way since its military inception in the 1960s. It’s in most cell phones and many automobiles, and it drives the online mapping systems that enable you to navigate unfamiliar territory. This article discusses how GPS technology can help contractors find new operational efficiencies and cost savings.
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Are you giving away your money? Why it may be time to rethink year end bonuses
November / December 2008
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 902
Abstract: Year end bonuses are nice gestures, but they may do little to boost productivity or build loyalty. In fact, many holiday bonuses are nothing more than gifts. This article explains why it may be time for contractors to rethink their year end bonus plans and consider performance-based alternatives.
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It’s your choice: Go green … or go broke?
Fall 2008
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 736
Abstract: For years, “green” construction was seen as a niche market in the building industry. Today, it’s almost a given that you must have a solid knowledge of — and even experience in — green building if you want to stay competitive. If you’re behind in the green arena, this article is for you. It explains where to learn about green building standards and guidelines, and how to incorporate sustainability into any project.
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How to tame the workers’ compensation beast
Fall 2008
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 675
Abstract: In a perfect world, accidents never happen. Unfortunately, hazards abound on job sites and, therefore, someone is bound to get hurt … eventually. Although you may not have a spotless workers’ compensation record, your premiums don’t have to break the bank. This article discusses how making small cost-saving moves may minimize expenses and help you tame the workers’ compensation beast.
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Argonaut Great Central Insurance Company v. Ditocco Konstruction, Inc. – Subrogation waiver extends to postconstruction losses
September / October 2008
Newsletter: Construction Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 343
Abstract: In this issue’s CLB Quickcase, we look at a timely New Jersey case that decided whether the waiver of a subrogation clause contained in the standard AIA construction contract extended to losses that occurred after the project in question was completed.
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Court confronts statutory notice requirement in homebuilding dispute
September / October 2008
Newsletter: Construction Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 481
Abstract: When a homebuilder is accused of substandard workmanship, courts must often determine whether the owner provided adequate notice of the project’s shortcomings and whether the builder had actual knowledge of the alleged defects. This article discusses a recent Louisiana case that addressed these questions head on.
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Tanks but no tanks: Neglected permit fuels lawsuit
September / October 2008
Newsletter: Construction Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 556
Abstract: Most contractors would know that skirting permit requirements on a construction project would place them at considerable legal risk. Nonetheless, the temptation to cut corners in the name of timeliness and profitability can be strong. This article looks at a recent California case that illustrates the consequences of this precarious move.
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Actions speak louder than words – When contracts are ambiguous, courts look to conduct
September / October 2008
Newsletter: Construction Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 640
Abstract: In the event of a construction dispute, a written contract is usually the best evidence of the parties’ intent. But, if a contract’s terms are ambiguous or contradictory, courts place a great deal of weight on the parties’ interpretation, as reflected by their statements and conduct. This article looks at just such a case.
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Considering some government work? Additional rules may apply
September / October 2008
Newsletter: Construction Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 922
Abstract: When litigation involves a federal construction project, the usual rules don’t always apply. Suing the U.S. government requires a plaintiff to jump through some additional hoops. This article looks at one Idaho contractor who learned this lesson the hard way.
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Construction Success Story – Contractor builds Web site to sell spec houses
September / October 2008
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 349
Abstract: In this issue’s “Construction Success Story,” we tell the tale of a residential contractor with several spec houses on the market who was concerned that her homes weren’t getting the attention they deserved, despite the number of unique and desirable features she had built in. She discussed the problem with her financial advisor, and the two agreed that a Web site might add visibility and help build profits.
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New technology helps contractors manage weather-related risk
September / October 2008
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 566
Abstract: Let’s face it, construction companies are at the mercy of Mother Nature. Whether battling ice storms in New England, drought on the West Coast or thunderstorms in the Midwest, weather can wreak havoc on any contractor’s project schedule. This article examines “weather risk management solutions” — new software created specifically to help contractors mitigate the weather’s effects on their jobs. (Updated 4/20/12)
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Don’t let aggressive drivers wreck your safety record
September / October 2008
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 516
Abstract: If a contractor has more than one job site going at a time, chances are he or she has employees driving between them. And unless steps are taken to ensure those workers are driving safely, a construction company’s safety record may be living on borrowed time. This article suggests some ways to address aggressive driving from a risk management perspective.
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Going, going, gone … Catch profit fade before it lowers the curtain on your bottom line
September / October 2008
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 940
Abstract: Many construction projects fall prey to a very real, and potentially disabling, financial predicament called “profit fade.” It occurs when a job fails to go as planned, and the carefully estimated profit margin shrinks to nothing — or less. This article explores some ways to catch this dollar-deadly threat.
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No construction company is safe – Fraud continues to impede projects, threaten profits
September / October 2008
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 649
Abstract: Compared to the risks construction companies face every day on their jobs, fraud may seem a relatively small danger. It isn’t. Construction companies that are victims of fraud experience a median loss of $330,000, according to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). This article looks at some of the “hot” forms of fraud to watch out for and suggests some measures to prevent these crimes and others.
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Underwriters Group v. Clear Creek Independent School District – Phony performance bond costs contractor plenty
July / August 2008
Newsletter: Construction Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 404
Abstract: In this issue’s CLB Quickcase, we look at a recent Texas case in which a contractor’s attempt to save a few thousand dollars in bond premiums ended up costing it much, much more.