by Jacob HammondSmall Tools, Large Dollars
Construction claims often assert that alleged impacts resulted in an extended project duration, thus forcing the contractor to incur additional time-related costs; one such cost that might be easily overlooked is that for small tools and consumables. While these costs may not be a large percentage of the total project budget, cost impacts to small tools and consumables could add up to a large...
by Bennett ColemanCOVID-19: The Evolution of Force Majeure Clauses in Unprecedented Times
Construction contracts typically state that a party’s force majeure remedy is a schedule extension equal to the duration of the force majeure event. However, given the unprecedented global economic shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, future contract negotiators will likely attempt to revise the definition of a force majeure event to account for the unforeseeable consequences of a global...
by Bennett ColemanCOVID-19: Trickle Down Effects of Coronavirus on the Construction Industry
Interface Consulting recently published COVID-19: Managing Construction Delays Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic, which was the first in a series of articles related to the coronavirus pandemic. The article discussed issues facing project stakeholders in managing capital projects through the current health crisis. This article, the second in the series, will discuss the differences between the...
by wpengineCOVID-19: Managing Construction Delays Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
Social distancing, quarantines, and remote work operations are all important measures to slow the spread of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. While these measures are necessary to our society, they do not translate to productivity in the construction industry. Now is the time for each project team to determine what it can do to keep its people safe and to start reviewing its contractual...by Bennett ColemanPower Projects Fuel Construction Industry Growth
Currently, overall construction spending is increasing globally after a prolonged slowdown. In the United States, Interface Consulting expects the increasing demand for energy and the retirement of older, less efficient power plants to drive investment in power projects. In recent years, the quantity and size of power construction projects has reflected considerable growth in that subsector....by Bennett ColemanThe Greening of the Building Codes
I. Introduction Building codes are the “minimum requirements” to safeguard public health, safety, and general welfare through structural strength, means of egress facilities (emergency exits), stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, energy conservation, and safety to life and property. These codes protect the public from fire and other hazards attributed to the built...by Bennett ColemanOpportunities Abound for Construction/Building Science Grads
Colleges around the nation prepare future construction managers for promising careers Construction management-bound college graduates today are finding that, more and more, universities are responding to the challenges of an ever advancing field. Higher education programs around the nation are collaborating with industry leaders and accreditation agencies to develop specialized curriculums...by Bennett Coleman