| DEFENSES TO BREACH OF CONTRACT ACTIONS |
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| When an owner and a contractor have entered into a construction contract and the contract provides that any disputes under the contract shall be settled by arbitration or by mediation, neither the owner nor the contractor may maintain an action for breach of contract in a court of law. The dispute must be resolved by arbitration or by mediation. More... |
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| Historic Preservation - Federal Enactments |
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| The American Antiquities Act of 1906 was the first major step in a mission to preserve America's cultural heritage. In the Historic Sites Act of 1935, Congress declared it a national policy to preserve the historic sites, buildings, and objects that hold special significance to the American people. More... |
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| Authority of Owner's Agent With Respect to Contract Modifications |
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| Owners do not always oversee every aspect of the construction process and oftentimes employ agents to represent their interests at the construction site. Commonly, the architect or construction manager will serve in the role of "agent" to the owner. A question of the agent's authority will frequently arise when a dispute surfaces concerning modifications to the construction contract. More... |
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| AVOIDING LABOR DISPUTES IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY |
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| A contractor is often confronted with labor issues and labor disputes in a construction project. In order to avoid potential labor disputes, a contractor should make certain preparations both before and during the construction project. More... |
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| Invitation to Bid/Request for Proposals |
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| Construction projects are often awarded as a result of the bid selection process. To initiate this process, owners will either provide an invitation to bid (ITB) or a request for proposals (RFP) depending on the nature of the project and the expectations associated with it. The main difference between an ITB and a RFP is specificity. More... |
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