| Potential Liability for Architects and Engineers |
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| Architects and engineers provide professional services to a construction project. Their liability in doing so is commensurate with the role they play. The potential liability for these professionals extends to several areas and the degree of liability is determined by the services they perform. More... |
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| Construction Employee Safety and Health |
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| The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) requires all employers to provide their employees with a safe and healthful environment for working. Given the varied and potentially severe hazards that can be present at a construction site, construction employers must pay special attention to safety standards. In addition to the general guidelines applicable to all industries, the construction industry must follow regulations specifically geared to address hazards peculiar to the construction environment. More... |
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| Default Termination in Private Construction Contracts |
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| The termination of a private construction contract can occur when either party defaults under the contract. Generally, the contract will contain a default provision stating that the violation of an express condition in the contract will constitute a default. Construction contracts usually outline the specific contractual conditions that, if violated, will authorize the non-defaulting party to terminate the contract. More... |
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| WHAT WORK OR MATERIALS CONSTITUTE A MECHANICS' LIEN? |
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| Only work or materials that are included within a state's statutes on mechanics' liens may constitute a mechanics' lien on an owner's property. Most courts have held that in order for work or materials to constitute a lien, they must be an integral part of the construction on the owner's property and not ancillary to the construction. Some courts have held that where work that may constitute a mechanics' lien is combined with work that may not constitute a mechanics' lien, the mechanics' lien is void. More... |
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| Standard International Construction Contracts |
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| Standard contracts provide a beneficial service to parties to a construction contract because they aid in the efficient drafting of a working agreement and assist in identifying all the issues that may need to be addressed. Several entities have drafted contractual agreements for use by the international community, including the International Federation of Consulting Engineers. More... |
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