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Construction Law 101: Essential for Builders and Renovators

CCR Magazine

We’ll cover the basics you need to know, from contracts and permits to safety regulations and dispute handling. Understanding Construction Contracts Construction contracts are the backbone of any building or renovation project. They lay out the terms and conditions agreed upon by both the client and the contractor.

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Retainage in Construction: Security Measure for Owners, But What for Contractors?

Buildern

One such measure is the use of a retainage fee, which is a percentage of the contract amount that an owner withholds from a contractor until the completion of the project. Usually, substantial completion is when the project is ready for its intended use or occupancy, even though minor work items may still need to be completed.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

Terminal C’s design successfully navigated an aggressive four-year construction schedule without disrupting airport operations. Albuquerque, New Mexico Project Team : Owner: Bernalillo County, New Mexico Civil Engineer: Bohannan Huston and Molzen Corbin General Contractor: AUI Inc. Construction Management Co.:

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Complete Construction Terminology Cheat Sheet: US and AU Specific

Buildern

In this article, we’re serving up a construction terminology cheat sheet to demystify the jargon used in the United States (US) and Australia (AU). By using the right words, we can minimize misunderstandings and keep errors at bay. This, however, doesn’t hinder the innovative spirit of US construction professionals.

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What Is Construction Management?

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Construction management is a term used to describe a service provided by construction managers (CMs), who are there to manage a project’s schedule and quality. Jump to sections: What Is Construction Management? Key Functions of a Construction Manager. Key Functions of a Construction Manager.

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Federal Real Property Regulations (FAR / FMR)

Building Information Management

Federal Management Regulation – FMR, For Real Property. Carpool” means a group of two or more people regularly using a motor vehicle for transportation to and from work on a continuing basis. Occupants of facilities under the custody and control of Federal agencies must—. (a) DEFINITIONS. Department of Homeland Security.

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Federal Real Property Regulations (FAR / FMR)

Building Information Management

Federal Management Regulation – FMR, For Real Property. Carpool” means a group of two or more people regularly using a motor vehicle for transportation to and from work on a continuing basis. Occupants of facilities under the custody and control of Federal agencies must—. (a) DEFINITIONS. Department of Homeland Security.