Month: May 2020
What’s in a Claim: Protecting Your Right to Extra Time or Money — Part Two
Last week, we presented the first half of Luke J. Farley Sr. and Dixie T. Wells’ article on how to make a claim. Below is the second half, where the authors discuss how to give notice and who must receive notice. How to Give Notice Notice of a claim must usually be given in writing. […]
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From the Roof to the Walls: How to Properly Waterproof Homes
Builders know that weather isn’t what it used to be. Building for quality means building for all weather conditions. Homes need to be able to withstand the worst no matter where they’re built. Builders and contractors are under constant pressure from homeowners to deliver houses with superior protection. Water is essential, but for homes it […]
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Surprise! Residential is On the Road to Recovery
When the COVID-19 pandemic occurred, virtually all businesses were disrupted, including residential construction. But if recent news is any indication, the sector might be making a modest comeback. According to CNBC, new homes sales increased by nearly 1 percent in April, defying expectations that they would fall by 22 percent. But the good news doesn’t end […]
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Experts Advise Students on the State of the Industry
Construction has continued during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the future of the industry remains uncertain. 8 News NOW reports that recent graduates and students of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas got an indication of where things currently stand when they attended a virtual panel hosted by the Nevada State Contractors Board. Students learned how OSHA enforces […]
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What’s in a Claim: Protecting Your Right to Extra Time or Money — Part One
Buried somewhere in most commercial construction contracts are a set of procedures meant to help resolve disputes between the owner and the contractor. Almost all commercial construction contracts contain procedures that require the parties to give each other formal notice of a “claim” under the contract and then mediate the dispute before moving to arbitration […]
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Dome Construction Masters the Art of Building Strong Relationships
(Photo credit: Bernard Andre) Dome Construction started in a living room in downtown San Francisco in 1969. From the beginning, there was an inherent understanding that the company needed to do things differently. Today, Dome Construction has grown beyond what founders Anton Bley and Bill D’Atri first created, but their Dome’s core principles remain the […]
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Four Things To Do If Your Project Is Delayed
The COVID-19 pandemic has turned many industries, including construction, upside down. Projects are delayed or put on hold while others have been outright cancelled due to government orders. But proactive contractors are using this time to establish efficiencies by organizing the contracts and processes they have in place to position themselves for success when the […]
Read MoreTechnology to Keep Your Distance
As builders continue to work during the COVID-19 pandemic, Triax Technologies Inc. aims to keep them safe with Proximity Trace, an IoT system that gives users proximity distancing alerts and contact tracing through wearable devices. The products can be attached to hard hats or worn by workers with a lanyard. The devices will alert workers […]
Read MoreAll Covered
Atlas Roofing Corp. recently introduced its ACFoam-HD CoverBoard-FR, a new addition to its line of ACFoam polyiso roof insulation products. With the product, builders can achieve a UL Class A fire-rated roof assembly over combustible wood roof decks. The lightweight product complements other products from Atlas and can achieve UL Class A fire ratings with […]
Read MoreThe RITE Way to Reduce Noise and Save Space
The new ASSA ABLOY RITE Slide is a sliding door solution that helps users increase privacy and acoustical performance. The barn-style door takes up a smaller space than swing doors and can be used for a wide array of applications and industries where sound control and space are important, including medical exam and patient rooms, […]
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