Construction Law
| Contractor's Implied Duties |
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| In addition to the duties expressly identified in the construction contract, a contractor must adhere to certain implied obligations. First, the contractor warrants that his workmanship is free from defects. Another contractor duty that is often implied with respect to a construction contract is for a contractor to notify the owner if construction costs look like they will exceed the projected costs for the project. More... |
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| GLOBAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS |
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| A global construction project is a construction project that involves parties from several different countries. An owner of a global construction project may hire general contractors, subcontractors, engineers, and suppliers from different countries in order to complete the project. More... |
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| Assurance of Owner's Financial Security |
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| An owner's financial security can greatly impact his ability to fulfill his obligations under a construction contract. Most critically, a contractor's payment for materials and services can be jeopardized. For the protection of the contractor, provision can be made in the parties' contract requiring the owner to present reasonable evidence of his financial stability and ability to carry out his duties under the contract. More... |
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| Contractor's Written Notice for Changed Work |
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| Contractors request change orders, usually due to unanticipated site conditions or to correct or clarify defective or ambiguous plans and specifications. When a contractor seeks to change the work that he has contracted to perform, he is normally required by the contract documents to provide the owner with written notice of the change prior to the issuance of the change order itself. More... |
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| Owner's Responsibility for Viability of Construction Project |
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| Ultimately, responsibility for a construction project's viability falls to the owner. Chief among the viability of the project is the protection of human capital. This involves not only the maintenance of a safe working environment but also managing the project to avoid or minimize disputes with those involved in the project. More... |
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