| Written, Oral, and Implied Modifications to Private Construction Contracts |
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| Not all construction contracts are written in the proverbial stone. Oftentimes after construction begins, an owner may decide to upgrade materials or add further work onto the already agreed-upon project. When this happens, changes can occur through a written change-order or request for extra work, by oral requests, or through the course of dealing of the parties. More... |
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| Federal Contractors and Affirmative Action Regarding Individuals with Disabilities |
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| Contractors who do business with the federal government must comply with federal anti-discrimination laws including the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Such contractors have the duty to provide equal employment opportunities for disabled persons as well as actively pursue the employment and promotion of disabled persons within their organization. More... |
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| OSHA Inspections of Construction Projects |
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| The Occupational Safety and Health Administration conducts inspections of construction projects to ensure compliance with its regulations for the benefit of the employees' health. Previously, these inspections were comprehensive in that they addressed every aspect of the workplace with no regard for the magnitude or impact of the violation on employee safety. Thereafter, a philosophical shift occurred driven by the policy for an overall improvement in construction site safety and health. More... |
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| Completion of Construction Project |
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| Generally, time is of the essence in construction projects. However, the common law provides that, if the condition that "time is of the essence" is not included in the parties' contract, it is not so. Practically speaking, the majority of construction contracts will include such a provision. 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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