You are preparing to bid a job. You are reviewing the form of contract you will be called upon to execute if you are successful. You read – “contractor will perform its work in a good and workmanlike manner.” You’ve read this or similar language many times. You’ve signed many contracts requiring a “workmanlike” performance. […]
Construction
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
INTRODUCTION Unknown or undisclosed hazardous materials or substances can have catastrophic financial and schedule impacts if they are discovered at a construction site. The financial impacts arise from extremely expensive remedial actions mandated by various regulatory agencies whenever hazardous materials are discovered or spilled. The schedule impacts arise from the disruption to the planned construction […]
BE CAREFUL WITH YOUR PROPOSAL.
Many times the enthusiasm of contractors intent on impressing project owners or contractors is expressed in proposals that contain statements like: • “Our scheduling program will eliminate schedule coordination problems.” • “Our dedicated project team will reduce cost and optimize schedule.” • “Our attention to detail minimizes program costs.” • “We are best at managing […]
CRANE OPERATOR RE-QUALIFICATION NOT REQUIRED BY OSHA
In an interpretation letter released January 21, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration determined that while crane operators must pass a practical examination to operate cranes, they do not have to be re-qualified under current federal standards. Current federal standards require crane operators to meet the requirements prescribed by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) […]
FALSIFYING SAFETY REPORTS DOES NOT PAY
A Tennessee Valley Authority contractor recently agreed to pay $6.2 million to settle charges it falsified safety records and failed to maintain required safety logs. The contractor’s actions (or lack of action) was apparently driven by its effort to earn safety related performance-based fees under its $1 billion contract with the TVA. In addition to […]
