| Engineering Disciplines |
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| Engineers often work with architects in designing and planning the construction project. Given the nature and complexity of some construction projects, engineers from different disciplines may be called upon to contribute their expertise. More... |
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| ANALYSIS OF DELAYS IN FEDERAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS |
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| Delays in the completion date of federal government construction projects may result in the federal government penalizing a contractor for the delay or may result in the contractor receiving additional compensation from the government. In order to determine liability for the delay, it must be determined whether the delay was excusable or non-excusable. More... |
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| Contractor's Duties to Adjacent Landowner |
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| When a contractor undertakes to perform work on a construction project, he owes certain duties to the owners of property adjacent to the construction site. Generally, he must take reasonable care not to injure or damage adjacent property. Sometimes, this duty is included in the construction contract with the obligation to indemnify the owner for any damage that does occur. More... |
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| Construction of Institutional Facility in Residential Area |
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| In order to help individuals with special needs adjust to mainstream life, home environments are being constructed for them in residential areas. These group homes allow for a few people with similar needs and conditions to live, interact, and be cared for outside the traditional "institutional" environment. Federal and state governments have enacted laws specifically addressing the issue of exclusion. More... |
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| CONCILIATION AND MEDIATION IN GLOBAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS |
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| Some global construction contracts provide for conciliation and mediation in the event of a dispute. Conciliation and mediation is a process by which a neutral party helps parties to a contract to reach a settlement of their dispute. Unlike arbitration, the neutral party in conciliation and mediation does not render a final or a binding decision. More... |
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