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by Jacob Hammond

Small 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...
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General Construction and EngineeringAugust 19, 20210 comments
by Bennett Coleman

COVID-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...
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Construction Claims, General Construction and EngineeringApril 23, 20200 comments
by Bennett Coleman

COVID-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...
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General Construction and EngineeringApril 9, 20200 comments
by wpengine

COVID-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...
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Construction Claims, General Construction and EngineeringMarch 23, 20200 comments
by wpengine

Power 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....
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General Construction and EngineeringNovember 1, 20160 comments
by Bennett Coleman

The 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...
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General Construction and EngineeringMay 26, 20090 comments
by Bennett Coleman

Opportunities 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...
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General Construction and EngineeringMay 13, 20080 comments
by Bennett Coleman

Hurricane Aftermath Leaves Short Supply

The impact of hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the construction industry is expected to be significant. Last year the U.S. construction market experienced huge price increases for virtually all common construction materials. This year, prior to the storms, construction prices have continued to be high. Shortages of some materials have also continued. The recent devastation caused by these...
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General Construction and EngineeringOctober 1, 20050 comments

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