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			<title><![CDATA[An Overview of Common Construction Contract Clauses]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Construction industry firms can experience a fair amount of uncertainty when it comes to building costs, labor expenses, and other details of a new project.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 11:56:55 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Requirements of a Valid Construction Contract]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[A valid construction contract must adhere to the various elements required of all legally binding agreements. In terms of the construction industry, the typical parties of a contract are a contractor and buyer.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 09:14:45 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Overview of the Davis Bacon Act]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The Davis Bacon Act is a federal law enacted in 1931 to prevent companies from low-balling public work bids by paying reduced wages.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 09:14:35 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Benefits of Metal Roofs]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Metal roofs beat out more traditional roofing materials in a variety of ways. A steel metal roof doesn???t crack, rot, warp, curl, split, flake, peel, break, burn or blow off, in contrast to some of the more traditional roofing options, such as shingles.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:04:34 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Benefits of Construction Management Software]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Construction is a complex and detail-oriented business. Not only are there a large variety of materials coming in and out of the loading bay, but there are associated industries, cost issues, workers to manage and scheduling conflicts.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:07:58 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What is a Surety Bond Claim?]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[A surety bond is a form of guarantee that an obligation will be completed. According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), an obligee (which is often a business) seeks a principal (contractor) to fulfill a requirement.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:59:55 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sealed vs. Open Construction Bidding]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[In the general world of construction, many different projects can be undertaken by a contractor or supervisor.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:04:40 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Construction Industry Fair Play Act Overview]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=5541</guid>
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			<description><![CDATA[Many different professionals are called in to work on a construction project.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 08:20:51 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Benefits of using change orders]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=5539</guid>
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			<description><![CDATA[Change orders can alter the scope of work on an architectural or construction project.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:05:54 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[When to use the AIA A401 Subcontractor Agreement]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=5506</guid>
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			<description><![CDATA[There are many forms a contractor must keep in mind when securing a deal for a long-term project.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:34:02 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Win Procurement Contracts]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=5488</guid>
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			<description><![CDATA[As a business owner, there is only one thing on your mind - progress. This means that you and your business will have to move forward with bigger steps that you used to make. Most entrepreneurs think of aiming to win procurement contracts as a means to achieve the higher level that they want. Procurement per se is a very lucrative venture. The most common area is public procurement or government procurement.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:25:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What is the Federal Prompt Payment Act]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=5434</guid>
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			<description><![CDATA[There are many federal regulations governing the construction industry.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:14:11 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Clash Detection in BIM Modeling]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Clash detection is an important and integral part of the BIM modeling process. Clash detection arises out of the fact that, in BIM modeling, there is not just one model, but several, that are, in the end integrated into a composite master model. Each discipline: structural engineering, MEP engineering, environmental engineering, etc?, creates a model, independently of all the others, based upon the architects original model, which is the starting point for all the other disciplines. After each of the disciplines has finished their work, the next step in  BIM modeling is clash detection, which is the process of finding where the models "clash": elements of separate models occupying the same space, or with parameters that are incompatible, or in 4D BIM modeling, a time sequence that is out of order. Finding these inconsistencies is vital, as they would severely impact the construction process, causing delays, design changes, materials costs and a cascade of headaches and budget overruns.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:12:47 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Work Breakdown Structure in Project Management]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[As anyone involved with Project Management knows, Work Breakdown Structure or a WBS is one of the key terms used in project management. The WBS is essential for the correct management of a projects lifecycle. It forms an important component of the planning of a project with a particular focal point being put on time management.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:09:52 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Five Tricks Every Construction Manager Must Know]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Everyone who has managed a construction project knows that the biggest headaches are caused by lack of communication. Countless hours and dollars can be wasted due to simple oversights or missed information. Before you embark on your next project, consider the benefits that construction management software can provide.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:05:33 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Domestic Roof Construction 101!]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Most homeowners realize that the roof is one of the most important elements of their home; therefore, they want one that will protect their residence and its contents while providing the comfort that is desired. Roofing companies are always being asked by homeowners to provide a quality roofing system at a reasonable price to protect their residence no matter what the weather outside may be. They also realize that the installation of a roofing system is hazardous, so they want to ensure this process is done in the safest way possible. Information regarding roofing systems and the safest way to build them can be helpful to workers and homeowners alike so that a well-constructed home and roof system can be achieved]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:38:27 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[WRAP & OCIP Insurance]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[This article highlights WRAP Insurance for contractors and sub-contractors.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:38:28 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How floating turbidity curtains and silt barriers work]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=5256</guid>
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			<description><![CDATA[Turbidity barriers & silt curtains are one particular of the most powerful strategies to deal with spills and debris in bodies of water. Working with these excellent tools assures that pollutants and silt are contained, although creating sure you can get your job done with no all of the added clean up hassle.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:37:13 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Winterizing Your Construction Work Crew]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[If you live in a city that experiences cold weather, then you should know a thing about working in less than ideal conditions. Many construction companies will close for a few weeks in the winter around the holidays. Others will schedule yard inventory to keep busy but not on job sites. The truth is that while work may slow down there are little adjustments that employers and employees can do to maintain comfort and a good work pace.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:16:02 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Building and Construction: The Backbone of Successful Projects]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=5170</guid>
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			<description><![CDATA[The most crucial part in any Residential Developments are Building and construction. This is the back backbone of all infrastructures from whichever aspect you would see it.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:18:59 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Housing Statistics: Don't Let the Numbers Fool You!]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=5155</guid>
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			<description><![CDATA[According to a recent survey, housing is one of the top issues on everyone's minds, and for good reason: The overall economy can't recover fully until the housing sector does. Most Americans have been touched by the housing crisis, whether through foreclosure, lost equity, or simply by watching their neighbors suffer. Not surprisingly, consumers are paying more attention than ever to national housing trends. But for those unfamiliar with housing data, the signals can be confusing-if not downright misleading.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:46:41 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Understanding the Importance of Construction Scheduling]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=5142</guid>
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			<description><![CDATA[Though it may seem insignificant at first, construction scheduling is one of the most important aspects of a bid presentation and successful project. One of the most important things about it is the confidence it can bring to the client at the onset of a project. Having this road map helps clients envision their completed project.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:19:49 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How To Approach Insulation And Duct Contamination]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=5140</guid>
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			<description><![CDATA[Let's look at what we do know. First, insulation in ducts provides noise control - and this is an important consideration. Air quality isn't the only thing that affects the indoor environment; noise is an important issue as well, and excess noise can lead to a general dissatisfaction with IEQ (Indoor Environmental Quality), which people often confuse with poor indoor air quality. Also, it is clear that any sufficiently wet and dirty surface can support microbial growth. However, it's not so clear that this entails an attitude that there's no difference in what you use in ducts.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:09:40 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Understanding Different Types of Construction Bonds]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=5089</guid>
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			<description><![CDATA[A builder who purchases constructor bonds is more trustworthy. A person who needs to have a home or office space built will be more likely to work with a bonded builder than one who has not purchased construction bonds. Construction bonds ensure that the construction company does the job that it says it will do and that the job is completed on time.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:09:54 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[H-1B Visas: Four Sponsorship Rules Employers Must Know and Follow]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=5088</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=5088</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Considering the growing percentage of foreign-born workers in the American workforce, particularly in professional occupations such as engineering, medicine, information technology and other sciences, many employers find the need to petition or sponsor talented employees for visas that permit hire of these employees ("employment-based visas"). Employers in this situation must be aware of the rights and responsibilities that come with the sponsorship of employment-based visas. The most common employment-based work visa is the H-1B visa, which provides temporary visa status for foreign workers who will hold specialty occupations.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:08:38 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Differing site conditions - an introduction for federal construction contractors]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=5086</guid>
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			<description><![CDATA[First, please be acutely aware of what this is, and is not. It is not authoritative legal advice. Only skilled construction attorneys are equipped to furnish such. However, construction, per se, and construction legal issues, are inexorably intertwined, increasingly more so as time passes. To prevail in an expensive owner-caused performance delay, for example, absolutely nothing replaces contractor early awareness of its legal entitlement. That turns on the facts at issue and how they apply to the specific theory of damages, which, in turn, permits entitlement to recover the damages.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:39:50 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Building a Pond: Time and Design Considerations]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=5009</guid>
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			<description><![CDATA[When pondering how to rejuvenate a landscapes, what better way to do so then to create life by installing a pond which will eventually support an entire ecosystem?]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:09:16 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Implementing Stormwater Control Practices at Construction Sites]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=5007</guid>
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			<description><![CDATA[The leading cause of soil erosion and sediment runoff comes from constructions sites, both residential and commercial. Large amounts of runoff and erosion can cause major problems when it comes to pollutants entering our water systems. Often times this soil contains pesticides, fertilizers, petroleum products, construction chemicals, contaminated soils, paints, debris, and sanitary waste - all things that are detrimental once they enter our waterways.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:04:25 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Subcontract Bonding Tip: Pay When Paid]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4970</guid>
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			<description><![CDATA[Here is a subtle but important point for insurance professionals who have General Contractor clients or Subcontractors.

We know that the days of the handshake contract are mostly over. In today's highly litigious society, businesses are naive if they do not rely on the services of their attorneys in legal matters and utilize written contractual documents on all their projects.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:17:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Decision in Maryland Lead Paint Case Could Poison Entire Program]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4969</guid>
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			<description><![CDATA[Maryland Court's Decision to Invalidate Limited Liability Protection Under MDE Lead Based Paint Regulations Could Undermine Program

"On Oct. 24, Maryland's highest court, the MD Court of Appeals, ruled in Zi'Tashia Jackson v. The Dackman Company (No. 131, September Term 2008) that provisions in Maryland's Reduction of Lead Risk in Housing Act (the Act) which granted owners of certain rental properties immunity from personal injury law suits, under specified conditions, are invalid because they violate the Maryland Constitution."[1]]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:01:29 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Purchasing Dilemma]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4934</guid>
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			<description><![CDATA[Purchasing departments are often the least attended to by builders.  It seems that every builder I meet with has tried their best to hire the cheapest applicant for the job, rather than the most qualified, and millions are being lost because of it.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:06:58 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Simple Facts about Storm Drainage System Engineering and Design]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4916</guid>
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			<description><![CDATA[A storm drainage system is a sophisticated network of pipelines, catch basins and inlets that transport water for discharge into watersheds. Systems must be designed by engineers and installed by licensed pipeline contractors.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:11:24 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[LEED Construction Waste Management: Green Recycling Methods for Reducing Carbon Footprints]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4897</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4897</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Over the last decade, there has been an unprecedented push toward green, sustainable construction. Today, many public and private influences have integrated green methodologies into typical construction projects, whether it is driven from local, state, or federal legislation or from private organizations.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:55:11 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Essential Provisions for Subcontractor Agreements]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4886</guid>
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			<description><![CDATA[When it comes to subcontractor agreements, there are numerous types of agreements that might be used and the fine print in these agreements can be crucial. Some documents, such as the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 401 and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Form 640 serve as standard forms of agreement. However, subcontract agreements may also be drafted by contractors, subcontractors or architects. Regardless of the format or author of the agreement, the following typical and general provisions should be included in most subcontracts to avoid litigation over what the parties meant or intended.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:39:13 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Filing a Complaint under the Prevailing Wage Law]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4884</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4884</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The federal Fair Labor Standard Act provides directives regarding the minimum wage for all employees, except those belonging to certain categories. The state may follow this, or create a law of its own in this regard. Take for example, the prevailing wage law applicable in Massachusetts.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:21:57 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Construction Defect Dilemma: Fight, Flight or Rational Reasoning?]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4772</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4772</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I recall the "fight or flight" conversation during a college Psychology class. The theory explored the reactions that all humans make when presented with a difficult situation. The way I see it, today there are three options for entities involved in construction defect and construction claims: fight, flight or reasoned rational response.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:13:54 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What is Soil Liquefaction? Mitigation by Deep Soil Mixing Method]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[When soil is stressed, it can liquefy, losing its stability and strength. The stress can be caused by extreme force such as an earthquake, or the introduction of too much water to the ground. The resulting soil liquefaction can occur, destabilizing the ground. Different types of soils react differently to stress, for example, soil that is mostly sand can liquefy faster than clay soils.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:09:10 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Legislative Update for the New York Architect]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Each year the New York State Legislature enacts dozens of new statutes,  which alter various phases of construction. There are currently numerous  bills working their way through the legislature, which will impact  construction in New York and the professionals who perform the work. The  below is an examination of some of the prominent proposed bills.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:57:38 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Insights for the generations on communication]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA["What  we talk about when we talk about communication" was the title of the  2011 Annual Symposium of the Bernard Schwartz Communication Institute of  Baruch College/CUNY held on May 6th. I am fortunate to be among the  invitees who were treated to a full day of keynotes, small group  discussions and informal talk at meals.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:08:41 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A Way Out for Public Contractors?]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4648</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4648</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The article explores recent legislation affecting bidding on public projects in the State of New Jersey. The new statutory law codifies common law that contractors have relied upon for years with regard to attempts to withdraw a bid for public works due to a mistake under certain circumstances.When a contractor clearly has made a blatant and significant mistake in its bid, the question arises as to whether the contractor may simply withdraw the bid without incurring adverse consequences on its bid bond. Numerous courts and other jurisdictions have examined this issue and New Jersey finally enacted a law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-23.3, to permit the withdrawal of a bid due to &ldquo;mistake&rdquo; on the part of the bidder. The specifics of the statute and what constitutes a &ldquo;mistake&rdquo; are explored in the article. Finally, the article explores some of the practical aspects of the new law and raises questions and issues that are not clearly defined and which may need to be addressed by the courts in the future.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:26:55 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Government Contracting Tips: Secret Weapons for Success]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4686</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4686</link>
			<description><![CDATA[There are a handful of requirements for vendors wishing to compete for Federal contracts. They must have a DUNS number and they must complete CCR registration and ORCA filing. Once these three basics are out of the way, they are eligible for government contracts]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:31:09 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Advantages Offered From Steel Buildings and Structures]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4679</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4679</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This article is going to introduce two types of corporations that prefer to use steel buildings and structures instead of the traditional brick style options. There are many benefits that these two types of clients are sure to enjoy, and these benefits might easily be enjoyed by all corporations that choose these options.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2011 09:23:58 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Important Regulations On Sediment Control At Construction Sites - And The Simplest Way To Meet Them]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4661</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4661</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Sediment control at construction sites is not only an environmental   responsibility, it's the law. To protect our waterways, the oceans and  wildlife,  regulations pertaining to erosion and sediment control have  been in effect in  the United States since the Clean Water Act (CWA) was  passed in 1972.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:00:33 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Using the Right Tool for the Right Job to Prevent Construction Site Injuries]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4659</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4659</link>
			<description><![CDATA[It is imperative to use construction safety methods and the right type of tools  to ensure that the risk elements at your construction site are mitigated to the  maximum possible extent. Creating a habit of using all possible safety measures  among skilled and unskilled staff and educating all concerned departments can  minimize the incidents of accidents. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2011 13:48:25 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[States Beginning to Release Updated Development Plans]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4632</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4632</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Each year, state governments release what they call Qualified Action Plans (QAP). A QAP is a state's general plan regarding affordable housing development and funding allocations. Over the last few months, states have begun releasing their QAPs for the coming fiscal year.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:31:21 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A Contractor's Guide to Selecting the Right Curb Inlet Filters for Any Storm Water Management Project]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4631</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4631</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When  it comes to starting work on a new site, every contractor knows that  providing storm inlet protection is one of the first things that must be  done. Each site is unique, and different situations call for different  storm and curb inlet filters.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:34:42 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Cloud Computing: Trendy or Transformational]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4612</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4612</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In the world of information technology, it seems that every few years a new concept comes along that emerges as being the next great leap in technology. One of the current concepts that fits that description in the IT world is called cloud computing. However, before a company decides that it will embrace cloud computing, it needs to make sure that it understands all the implications of this new offering.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 12:57:43 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Government Contract Financing]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4593</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4593</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Government contract financing can be a very effective way for companies to fund the operational costs associated with doing business with the Federal government. Every year, the U.S. government assigns contracts to private businesses throughout the United States.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 11:42:37 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Why You Should Make Use of Construction Industry Analysis]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4573</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4573</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you belong to the construction industry, you should keep up to date  with developments in this sector. Otherwise you will lag behind your  competition. In case you are an investor,  it is important that you read construction industry analysis reports  regularly. These will help you note growth rates, so that you can decide  whether you should invest in this sector.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:21:21 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Innovative Construction Machinery]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4545</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4545</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Construction machinery performs multi various tasks mostly using hydraulic power. Some of the recent innovations in the construction machinery industry carry fully computerized hydraulic control systems, energy-saving measures and features needed for comfortable and efficient operation. With the current focus on environment, most of the construction machinery is geared to perform with less noise, less vibration and low emissions.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:26:51 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Building Information Models - BIM Basics]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4537</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4537</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Business Information Modelling (BIM) systems are to design systems what foundations are to buildings: Indispensable. It's an ultra-efficient way of managing information created by building data. These models are derived from data created by advanced 3D CAD building software, and they're designed to improve productivity. BIM can cover the entire construction life cycle, and retains the typical CAD-like characteristic of being able to deal with components and design elements.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2011 12:52:39 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[HUD's New Choice Neighborhoods Initiative]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4522</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4522</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Earlier this year, U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary  Shaun Donovan announced the first grant awards through a new HUD  initiative called the Choice Neighborhoods program. It is considered to  be an extension of the successful HOPE VI program.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2011 12:38:29 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Project Change and Loss of Productivity]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4475</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4475</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Research conducted by my UC Berkeley team has developed ways to forecast the impact&nbsp;project change has on&nbsp;productivity.&nbsp; The result is a series of models have been developed and used in practice, both for estimating and for dispute resolution purposes.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 11:37:18 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Pardon Me Your SWPPP Is Showing]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4452</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4452</link>
			<description><![CDATA[It was a dark and stormy night. You bolted upright in bed wondering if  your SWPPP, under the supervision of the PM using BMP's, would protect  the BSA and ESA from the SAP the next day by the RWQCB and the SWRCB.  You slept no more.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2011 16:18:30 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Could you be breaking the law by not archiving e-mails?]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4443</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4443</link>
			<description><![CDATA[It's 4:30 on Friday afternoon when you get the message that a key   vendor will not be able to deliver what was promised on time, which  will  in turn cause YOU to miss a critical deadline for your most  important  client. Frustrated, you call the vendor, who instantly denies  ever being  told about the deadline. You know deadlines were discussed  but can't  find it in your original written agreement. You then turn to  your e-mail  only to be forced to dig through hundreds of messages to  try and find  the e-mail where you conveyed the importance of this  project being  delivered on time, but you can't find it because it was  deleted.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2011 15:24:10 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[E-permitting: Making the Building Permit Process Efficient]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4414</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4414</link>
			<description><![CDATA[One of the biggest hassles of building a home or other structure is getting  the paperwork finished. Because building codes and local laws are so  complicated, you may find yourself running back and forth, trying to get your  building permit approved. E-permitting is a new process that many cities and  states are implementing to try to streamline the permitting process. It works  entirely online, and allows you to apply for and receive a building permit  without ever leaving your computer.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:26:11 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Your Subdivision May Be a 'Public Work' Subject to Prevailing Wage Laws]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4409</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4409</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A recent appellate decision considered whether Mello-Roos financing constitutes "public financing" under the Labor Code such that the prevailing wage laws apply to a project receiving such financing and, if so, whether a safe harbor was available so the entire project was not subject to them. In Azuza Land Partners v. Department of Industrial Relations (2010) 191 Cal.App.4th 1, the court determined that an entire planned community was a "public work" because it received partial public funding to construct some of the public improvements required as a condition of approval. The obligation to pay prevailing wages, however, fell within an exemption in the statute so that only the public improvements were subject to prevailing wage laws, which included those that were to be privately funded. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:39:43 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Residential Building Code Inspection]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4358</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4358</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Any time you apply for a building permit for a new house or remodel, you must  submit a set of plans to your city municipality for approval. The plans are  stamped with the plans examiner's official stamp once they're approved. Then, as  work progresses, the building inspector conducts inspections at required  intervals to ensure that the construction matches those approved plans and all  the new work conforms to the International Residential  Code.&nbsp;]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:21:30 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Radiant Heat: Red Hot Retrofit]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4356</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4356</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Red hot as in sales, that is. The reasons behind the increasing popularity of  radiant heat panels are ease of installation, quick warm up, dust free heat, and  low cost relative to other retrofit heating systems.For the same price as a pellet stove, you could heat a 1,500 square foot home  and not have to deal with locating, storing, and lugging 40 pound bags of wood  pellets.A U.S. Department of Energy sponsored study concluded that radiant heat  panels were 52% less expensive to operate than electric baseboard heat and 33%  more cost effective air to air heat pumps. The study concluded that &ldquo;energy  savings would be obtainable in a great portion of U.S. households&rdquo;.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:34:46 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Post Judgement Interest]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=3475</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=3475</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Q. Where a Note does not manifest an agreement between the parties that the contractual interest rate of 5% would continue beyond the Note's maturity date until Debtor repaid the Note does the [currently] higher judgment rate apply?]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:10:20 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Notice Under Private Payment Bonds]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=3474</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=3474</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Q. Where, the Supplier and Subcontractor had an open account relationship, did each invoice represent a separate contract requiring notice of nonpayment in order to recover under a payment bond?]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:09:51 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Georgia Supreme Court Holds That Negligent Construction Is an "Occurrence" Under CGL Insurance Policies]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4302</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4302</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In a 6-1 opinion issued on March 7, 2011, the Supreme Court of Georgia joined a  growing national trend and held that negligent construction that results in  damage to property other than the contractor&rsquo;s work is an &ldquo;occurrence&rdquo; under a  commercial general liability (CGL) insurance policy.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:20:14 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Owners' Rep in Real Estate Development: Instrumental in Project Success]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4287</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4287</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Once the property acquisition is complete, Steve hires an Architect to design  his vision. The Architect is quick to alert him that there is much more needed  for a project of this magnitude. Not only will he need his Architectural  Services to design this 42-unit condo project, but he will also need a Planning  Consultant to get the project entitled through the governmental authorities; a  Structural Engineer to design and engineer the structure; a Civil Engineer to  design all of the site utilities and earthwork since his parking has to run  subterranean; a Geotechnical Engineer to perform tests on the soil which the  building foundation will sit; an MEP Engineer to design and engineer the  mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems; an Interior Designer to design the  finishes of the residential units and common areas so they are saleable; a  Landscape Architect to design the outdoor hardscape and landscape; an Acoustical  Consultant to make sure the sound transmissions coming into the condominiums are  code compliant; a Waterproofing/Roofing Consultant to make sure the building  design does not allow any water infiltration that could potentially lead to  future lawsuits; an Elevator Consultant to design the elevator system; a  Building Insurance Inspection Consultant because the insurance provider requires  them for condominium work; and since this project is in a neighborhood that is  trying to lobby for lower density, he even needs a Political / Community  Outreach Consultant to deal with opposition of the local Not in My Backyard&nbsp;  ("NIMBY") contingent.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:32:59 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Is Your Construction Site at Risk for Fines? Demystifying Construction Stormwater Permit Requirements]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4293</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4293</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If your construction project disturbs one acre or more through clearing,  grading, and excavation operations &mdash; or even if the project is less than one  acre but is part of a common plan of development &mdash; you may need a permit from  DEQ.DEQ recently reissued the 1200-C permit, which is required for the discharge  of stormwater from certain construction sites. While DEQ did not relax or  eliminate requirements from the prior permit, it did make changes to improve the  efficiency and effectiveness of the reporting process and to comply with EPA's  latest changes to stormwater discharge regulation. The permit was reorganized  into two similar permits: the 1200-CN for automatically covered construction  activities, and the 1200-C for registered construction activity.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:32:54 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[An Introduction to Progress Invoicing]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4284</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4284</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Progress Invoicing (also called progress billing, percentage of completion  billing, or partial billing) involves billing from an estimate (or Schedule of  Values) over the course of time and could be considered a type of installment  billing. Progress billing is commonly associated with the construction industry;  however, it is common in other industries as well.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:24:25 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Texas Court Ruling Affects Contract Workers' Ability to Sue Site Owners]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4275</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4275</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Texas Supreme Court recently issued a ruling that affects  the rights of many Texas contract workers. The decision narrows injured  contract workers' right to sue site owners for negligence. Now, if  premises owners act as general contractors and pay for workers' compensation insurance, they cannot be sued for negligence by injured employees of subcontractors.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 16:12:23 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[IRS Charging Large Fines Reclassifying Independent Contractors as Employees within Home Businesses]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4272</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4272</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Who's  most likely to suffer the implications of independent contractor  reclassifications? The answer's you, the independent small business  entrepreneur. In the event the IRS demands your independent contractor is really  an employee, they might come after you for back Social Security, Medicare, as  well as Unemployment taxes. Furthermore, if they feel you intentionally  misclassified the contractor you might be defending yourself against criminal  prosecution. Doing battle with the IRS will bankrupt a lot of independent  entrepreneurs. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 09:46:30 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Different Applications For Commercial Decorative Floors]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4238</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4238</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Many businesses are now converting practical office space from carpet to  concrete. Decorative concrete is a process of turning dull grey carpet into more  vibrant, attractive floor. When treated properly, concrete has many more  benefits than carpet in high traffic areas. There are many different styles and  techniques that can be achieved when converting boring concrete to a more  appealing floor.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 14:00:17 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Concrete Floor Restoration For Commercial Properties]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4239</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4239</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Concrete floors in commercial properties occasionally need some restoration.  Years of heavy use, a poor finishing job, exposure to moisture from nearby  plumbing leaks, and other circumstances all play a factor in diminishing the  appearance and condition of a concrete floor. There are a variety concrete floor  surfaces available these days. This means, of course, that there are a variety  of restoration methods too. The first common problem with a concrete floor is  the development of cracks . There are different reasons why these cracks appear.  Most of the time they are superficial and do not indicate a foundation problem.  The cracks can be sealed as long as proper techniques are employed. Other  problems can include shallow, rough patches and crumbling. The extent of the  project will depend on the level of damage.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:18:12 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Information Regarding Lien Release]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4237</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4237</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A lien is a legal document that secures the financial investment of one  entity in the property of another. It is a preventative measure specifically  designed to keep all parties involved in the contract to fulfill their  obligations. It is particularly strict on the owner or the general contractor  and ensures that they sufficiently reimburse all sub contractors, vendors and  suppliers associated with the project and keep true to their word.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2011 13:26:44 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What Does Community Development District ("CDD") Mean?]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4201</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4201</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The intent of the legislation was to provide a solution to Florida's needs  for delivery of capital infrastructure required to support community  development. The intent of the legislation was to provide a "solution" to  Florida's needs for delivery of capital infrastructure to service projected  growth without overburdening other governments and their taxpayers.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 14:08:14 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Account Stated ]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4123</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4123</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Failure to dispute account stated leads to quick results for creditor...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2011 09:56:47 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Unfair Labor Practice ]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4124</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4124</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Contractor alleges Subcontractor' union harassed and defamed him regarding a project. Contractor alleges Subcontractor erected a 12-foot inflatable rat in front of his offices and at a charity event, as well as handed out allegedly defamatory leaflets alleging Contractor exploited workers. Contractor filed an unfair labor practice complaint with the National Labor Relations Board against the union arising from the same conduct.&nbsp; May the Contractor also recover under a tortious interference claim]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2011 09:51:55 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Equitable Subrogation]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4125</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4125</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Second Mortgage Bank seeks to foreclose on a second mortgage, arguing the conveyance of the premises from Owners to Buyers was void. Buyer and Buyer's Bank seek to vacate and remove Second Mortgage Bank's mortgage from the public records. Buyer argues Owner never informed him of the existence of the second mortgage (i.e. lack of actual notice) and point to an undisputed error in indexing to prove they were not on constructive notice. Second Mortgage Bank argued it was entitled to equitable subrogation, contending its predecessor in interest, paid off and satisfied at least $78,275 of prior liens. Does equitable subrogation apply or did the second mortgage cease to be a valid lien so that it may be canceled as a cloud on title?]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2011 09:51:32 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Buyer and seller's e-mail exchange was not an enforceable written agreement. ]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4126</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4126</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Owner issued a request for proposal ("RFP") to various potential suppliers for the design, manufacture and installation of a geothermal heating system at Owner's New York facility. In response to the RFP, Contractor offered to design, manufacture, inspect, test and install a solar system." &nbsp;Owner informed Contractor of the energy savings it expected to realize at the facility. Contractor represented to Owner that it could design, manufacture, inspect, test and install a solar system that would perform in a superior manner compared to a geothermal system. &nbsp;Contractor also represented several times in writing that it had manufactured several solar systems of the size and type contained in Owner's RFP.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 10:02:31 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Oral Agreements]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=3471</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=3471</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Question. Does a general contractor waive the requirement of a signed formal written agreement by verbally awarding a contract to a proposed subcontractor for a particular price and verbally instructing a proposed subcontractor to proceed with its work according to an expedited schedule?&nbsp; A preliminary term sheet previously supplied by the contractor to proposed subcontractors specifically addressed such an occurrence of events and provided that such events would not give rise to liability against the contractor, the contractor did not make any statement, either written or verbal, expressly waiving that condition, and the contractor otherwise did not engage in any conduct inconsistent with its reliance on the term sheet.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 06:16:23 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What You Should Know About Stop Notices]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4082</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4082</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Before we dwell into the finer details, let us quickly do a recap of what  exactly is a stop notice. A stop notice is a very invaluable tool specifically  created to ensure that contractors don't get cheated out of their hard earned  money. It is a legal document that directs the owner to set aside money owed to  the contractor until the contractors claim gets paid. Almost all types of  contractors have the right to file it at any time during the construction of the  project should they believe their financial reimbursements are being unfairly  withheld from them by the owner.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 28 Dec 2010 13:37:07 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Natural Cement Needs New ASTM Standards For Restoration Industry]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4086</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=4086</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Restoration of our historical structures made of  cement, such as canals, army bases, monuments, museums, and capitols is  bringing back the notion and use of natural cement over the mostly used  Portland cement of this generation. There are thousands of natural  cement structures which were built back in the 19th century and are  still loved and used today. The need for restoration of these structures  has led to a need to produce natural cement once again, because  restoration using the original materials are preferred to achieve  strength and continuity throughout the structure. In historical  structure restoration, avoidance of stress to the original building and  its materials is obviously very important. Natural cement is lower in  elasticity than present day Portland cement; this allows for its  successful use in large concrete and masonry structures without the need  of expansion joints. Natural cement deforms as the cement expands and  contracts with changes in temperature and moisture levels, relieving  stress. Continuity in this material is the goal to achieving the  restoration of our historic structures. But there is a problem, the C10  natural cement standard by the ASTM no longer exists.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 28 Dec 2010 13:36:10 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Avoiding Problems with Regulated Wetlands]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=3714</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=3714</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Last month we looked at the impact that wetlands regulations can have on your project. (CBMR, November 2010, "Are You in Compliance With Wetlands Regulations?") Let's finish up that topic by taking a look at how to minimize the potential problems and what you can do to ease the permitting process.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 08:58:59 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Are You in Compliance With Wetlands Regulations?]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=3696</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=3696</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Contractor's Business Management ReportWWW.IOMA.COM/Designandconstruction&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Wetlands laws and regulations can have a major impact on your work. This is true whether you are building a co-generation plant in Sikeston or Cape Girardeau, Mo., a coal-fired power station in Boise or Coeur de Alene, Idaho, or a 50-story office tower in midtown Manhattan or downtown Los Angeles. Even if you are helping your neighbor, by placing fill to help close a mud hole or ditch, the wetlands regulations can affect your work and come back to haunt you.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2010 16:02:29 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[7 Ways Better Home Design Saves You Big Bucks ]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=3693</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=3693</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Great home design doesn't have to be expensive, and cost-efficient design doesn't have to be cheap.&nbsp; Here are seven ways to get better design for less money.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2010 10:40:09 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Construction Accident Claims Advice]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=3662</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=3662</link>
			<description><![CDATA[It is no surprise that construction sites, with all their largemachinery, moving vehicles and heavy objects, can be dangerousplaces. But despite all the risks involved in construction,health and safety measures will usually protect constructionworkers from serious accident or injury. In cases whereemployees are put at risk and are injured as a result,construction accident claims may be the result.&nbsp;]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 11:34:38 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Cash for Caulkers - The Definitive Guide To The Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1936</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1936</link>
			<description><![CDATA["Cash for Caulkers&rdquo; is nearly here. Last month the House of Representatives passed H.R. 5019 &ndash; also known as the Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 or &ldquo;Cash for Caulkers&rdquo; &ndash; to kick-start construction, create jobs and cut back carbon emissions. While the bill still needs to clear the Senate, supporters predict it will pass this summer.In the meantime, homeowners and contractors need to do their homework. There are 13 types of retrofits eligible for funding under the Home Star bill. Each has unique requirements and rebate amounts. Fortunately Software Advice makes it very easy to wade through the legislation...In their post, "Cash for Caulkers - The Definitive Guide to the Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010", Software Advice explains how homeowners can qualify for Home Star bill rebates. They have created an easy-to-read table that breaks down the 13 retrofits of the bill, along with the requirements and rebate amounts for each. But first, let's review the program details.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:50:38 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Differing Site Condition Elements Applied]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1920</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1920</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, the Differing Site Conditions
clause at FAR &sect; 52.236-2 is a mandatory clause in most fixed-price
federal government contracts. This provision operates to shift the risk of
certain unforeseen physical conditions to the government.&nbsp; As
discussed in Chapter 7 of Smith Currie&rsquo;s Federal Government
Construction Contracts (John Wiley &amp; Sons, 2008), the basic tests
to establish entitlement to relief under that clause are well established.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:33:37 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Workouts Take Center State Amid Historic Real Estate Collapse]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1919</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1919</link>
			<description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, N.Y. (2/8/10) &ndash; The collapse of the U.S. housing and
mortgage-backed securities markets has raised the stakes in real estate
workouts and loan negotiations as never before&mdash;and both investors
and legal professionals must retool their strategies to reflect these new
realities, advised veteran bankruptcy and construction attorney Jeffrey M.
Zalkin, a partner in LeClairRyan, based in the firm&rsquo;s New York
office. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:33:35 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Navigating the Confines of the Economic Loss Rule and Other Property Damage]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1918</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1918</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The economic loss rule is a rule frequently invoked in construction
disputes that operates to limit the types of damages that can be
recovered. Understanding the limits of the economic loss rule requires a
party to examine (1) the source of the duty at issue and (2) the nature of
the property damage claimed. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:33:33 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Federal Contractors and Subcontractors: Hang 'Em High!]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1889</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1889</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Federal contractors and subcontractors are now required to post information
in the workplace regarding workers' rights under the National Labor
Relations Act (NLRA), according to Executive Order (EO) 13496 issued by
President Obama in January 2009, and implemented into a Final Rule by the
Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS) on May 20, 2010.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:11:04 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[EPA's New Stormwater Effluent Limitation Rules]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1888</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1888</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On December 1, 2009 the U.S. EPA issued a longanticipated final stormwater
rule, which impacts nearly every construction and development project in
the United States. EPA promulgated the rule, titled &ldquo;Effluent
Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Construction and Development
Point Source Category&rdquo;, pursuant to authority delegated it under the
federal Clean Water Act. &nbsp;Now, for the first time, construction
professionals are faced with an
enforceable&nbsp;numeric&nbsp;limit on stormwater discharges
from&nbsp;largeconstruction sites, and must monitor stormwater
discharge to ensure compliance with the numeric limit.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:11:01 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Unit Price Adjustments]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1890</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1890</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Contracts based on unit prices typically contain provisions for adjustment
of those prices if actual quantities differ substantially from those
estimated. These so-called &ldquo;variations in quantities&rdquo; clauses
afford some measure of protection to both the contractor and the owner if
quantity estimates are off and the actual costs incurred are either higher
or lower than anticipated. It is important that the parties to the contract
understand and follow the procedures set forth in such provisions or they
may not be able to enjoy that protection.&nbsp;Pavers, Inc. v. Board
of Regents of the University of Nebraska, 276 Neb. 559, 755 N.W.2d
400 (2008), provides a cautionary tale of what can happen if such a
contractual procedure is not followed.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:10:58 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Substantial Admendment to Chapter 558 - Construction Defects: Amendment Affects All Contracts Executed After October 1, 2009]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1862</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1862</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When applicable, Chapter 558, Fla. Stat. requires owners to give
contractors and professionals an opportunity to inspect and repair alleged
construction defects prior to owners being able to file lawsuits. The
intent of Chapter 558 is to foster amicable settlement agreements for
construction defects and reduce unnecessary litigation.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:32:44 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Top 4 Causes of Construction Safety Accidents]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1861</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1861</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Anyone involved in the construction industry would know that construction
safety accidents are part and parcel of the industry. However, this only
means that you should be doing all you can to make sure that they don't
occur.&nbsp; The next best thing to completely eliminating accidents is
reducing them, or at least reducing the risk of them occurring.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:32:41 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[New RESPA Rules for Consumer Protection in Real Estate Settlements and Loans]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1865</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1865</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently issued
new rules that modify the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA).
RESPA is a consumer-protection statute that was enacted to (1) help
consumers become better shoppers for settlement services and (2) eliminate
kickbacks and referral fees that unnecessarily increase the costs of
certain settlement services. Loans secured with a mortgage placed on a
one-to-four-family residential property are governed by RESPA. These loans
include most purchase loans, assumptions, refinances, property improvement
loans, and equity lines of credit. HUD's Office of RESPA and Interstate
Land Sales is responsible for enforcing RESPA.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:32:39 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Major Title Insurance Companies Decline to Issue Creditors' Rights Endorsements]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1864</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1864</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Many major national title insurance companies have just announced they
will no longer provide &quot;creditors' rights&quot; coverage in
connection with new policies of title insurance. Therefore, commercial
real estate lenders and purchasers will now bear certain insolvency risks
that were often covered by title insurance endorsements in the past.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:32:36 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Architects and Engineers Should Actively Manage Risk in Tougher Times]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1863</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1863</link>
			<description><![CDATA[BRAINTREE, Mass. (3/15/10)&mdash;Risk management is a topic of concern for
many types of professionals, none more so than those involved in the
building trades. &quot;Unfortunately, the stakes are raised in tough
economic times,&quot; said veteran attorney Jay S. Gregory, a shareholder
in LeClairRyan's Boston office who focuses his practice on construction
defect litigation and the defense of malpractice actions brought against
design professionals and real estate brokers. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:32:34 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How Green Roof Systems Save Your Business Money on Heating and Cooling]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1842</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1842</link>
			<description><![CDATA[There are many advancements in building materials that assist in saving
money and energy. Though research on this topic was initially launched for
energy preservation purposes, it also helps in saving money as well as
preserving the environment.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 12:01:26 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DOJ Outlines Environmental Enforcement Priorities]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1844</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1844</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Last week, on the fortieth anniversary of Earth Day, the United States
Department of Justice highlighted the accomplishments of its Environment
&amp; Natural Resources Division (ENRD or Division) during fiscal year
2009 by issuing the Division's Summary of Litigation Accomplishments
(Summary). The Summary features enforcement cases won or resolved by the
Division where civil penalties were imposed, corrective measures were
required or criminal convictions were obtained.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 12:01:23 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Another State Joins Ranks on "Pay-to-Play" Law for Government Contractors - McDonnell Signs Legislation]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1843</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1843</link>
			<description><![CDATA[April 15, 2010 &ndash; Virginia Governor Robert F. McDonnell today signed
Senate Bill 506, a &quot;pay-to-play&quot; law which prohibits political
contributions and gifts from government contractors in certain situations.
With this new law, Virginia joins a growing national trend of state and
local regulation of the political activities of government contractors,
including not only their political contributions and gifts, but also their
business-to-government sales programs and their compensation agreements. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 12:01:19 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Site Data Disclaimers]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1825</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1825</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Owners commonly provide subsurface soil data and other site conditions
reports as part of the bid documents provided to prospective bidders.
Fearful of assuming liability for the accuracy of plans, borings, and
other subsurface data provided to contractors, owners traditionally
include exculpatory clauses that purport to shift the risk of inaccurate
data away to the contractor.&nbsp; These clauses typically state that the
data is provided for information only, the owner makes no warranties as to
the accuracy of the data, and the contractor expressly assumes all risk
that the conditions encountered differ from the conditions described in
the reports.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 09:57:46 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[20 Ways Your Independent Contractor Might Be an Employee]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1829</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1829</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Last month, the IRS began its first comprehensive audit of employment tax
issues in over 25 years. The IRS will audit 6000 companies in total over
the next three years. The main issues to be examined in these audits are
worker classification, executive compensation and taxable fringe benefits.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 09:57:43 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Federal Bid Bond - Fatal Discrepancy]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1828</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1828</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In the current economy many contractors seek new business opportunities and
a primary target is federal government construction contracting. Upon
closer inspection, contractors quickly learn that competing in the
government contracting arena can prove difficult as many projects require
a commitment of resources and surety bonding capacity that exceeds the
capability of a single firm. As such, contractors have sought avenues such
as teaming agreements or joint ventures to pool resources to increase their
opportunities. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 09:57:41 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[New Rule Implements Executive Order Encouraging Project Labor Agreements for Federal Contractors]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1827</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1827</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Shortly after President Barack Obama took office in 2009, he signed an
Executive Order authorizing federal government agencies to require every
contractor or subcontractor on a large-scale construction project to
negotiate or become a party to a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) with one or
more labor organizations.&nbsp; The Defense Department, General Services
Administration, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration, which
together maintain the Federal Acquisition Regulation council, have
published a final rule, amending the FAR, to implement the Executive
Order.&nbsp;]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 09:57:38 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[From Green to Seeing Red]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1826</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1826</link>
			<description><![CDATA[There seem to be four stages (so far) of the green building movement in theU.S. First there was Green for Green&rsquo;s sake: the altruistic goal ofenvironmental improvement. Then there was Green for Greenbacks: when itbecame stylish to be green and there was a market premium in sellinggreen.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 09:57:31 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Owner Entitlement to Fee Recovering]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=3540</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=3540</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Question. This matter arises from the excavation work undertaken in anticipation of the construction of a residential subdivision and golf course. Is the Contractor's surety responsible for the reimbursement of the Owner for certain fees and costs the Owner paid to the Town, and additional fees and costs the Owner may be required to pay to the Town, in connection with the excavation?]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:40:36 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Does a renewal judgment lien have retroactive effect?]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=3541</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=3541</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Question. In 1991, plaintiff Judgment-Creditor obtained a default judgment against Judgment-Debtor for approximately $470,000 due on a note. On October 23, 1991, the judgment was docketed and acted as a lien on a Manhattan condominium owned by Judgment-Debtor. While a money judgment award is enforceable for 20 years, a real property lien resulting from the judgment is viable for just 10 years. But a renewal action may be brought between the same parties to the original action during the tenth year to extend the lien for an additional 10-year period.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:40:22 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Employee Engagement - How to Navigate the Most Difficult Economic Times Since the Great Depression]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1432</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1432</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In this time of fear and uncertainty, morale has plummeted and productivity is down. Research conducted by the Corporate Executive Board reveals that 25% of Top Employees are looking for other opportunities (up from 10% last year) and 100% are in danger of being swept away by the competition...headhunters are on the prowl. The time is NOW to get your employees committed and focused. Keep your top-performing superstars, and build their engagement and morale. Read on to see what the experts are saying and what you should do about it.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:33:51 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Uphold Safety in Construction Sites]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1670</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1670</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Are you in charge of a construction site? Are you sure that your personnel are secure and are out of harm's way? Are your equipments and tools fit for your tasks? You can never be too careful. Construction is a very risky job and every year, there are always casualties-from simple to the more fatal ones. It's very devastating to hear but compared to other occupations, this type of work is one of the heaviest. Most of the time construction jobs require people such as lifters, carriers, welders and even electricians, engineers and mechanics.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:39:11 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Can a California Consultant Compel Arbitration From a Developer in New York]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=3542</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=3542</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Question. Consultant, a California corporation with offices worldwide, provides technical and management support services for various infrastructure projects. Developer, a New York corporation, retained Consultant to provide engineering and consulting services in connection with the development of a property in Connecticut. The parties' relationship was governed by a Master Services Consulting Agreement ("MSA") that included, among other terms, a broad arbitration provision. The MSA provided that the terms for Consultant's services would be negotiated between the parties through various Task Orders. Each Task Order incorporated by reference the terms of the MSA.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:49:11 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Breathing Easier With Construction Dust Control Measures]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1607</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1607</link>
			<description><![CDATA[With the problem of nuisance dust growing across the American, construction dust control has become a requirement by most states. It is because of this requirement that a construction dust control plan must be produced and implemented on practically every construction site that is 1/2 acre in size.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:30:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Closing out your construction project - Handling claims and disputes]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=3534</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=3534</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Closing out construction projects often involves the handling of claims and disputes from the contractors.&nbsp; Contractor claims that have been submitted during construction have not been resolved or contractor claims are just being submitted because the construction is complete and the contractors are just getting around to closing out the project and tabulating costs.&nbsp; Regardless of the reason, contractor claims and disputes can be a challenge to resolve.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:31:26 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What You Need to Know About Construction Contractor Insurance]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1530</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1530</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Residential and commercial contractors all need construction contractor insurance. This is not a negotiable requirement. It will often spell the difference between getting and losing a contract. Any party who contracts services to others needs contractor insurance. This is required when contracting services to the government on the federal, state or city level. It is also most often required by private entities from contractors. In effect, contractor insurance protects all parties involved in a contract. Those who hired the contractor are assured that any damage or injury on persons or property caused by the contractor's work will be paid for by the insurance. The contractor is assured that he will not have to pay for claims on such damage or injury from his own pocket. It also protects him in case he is wrongfully sued.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:16:05 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[British Columbia Courts change Tender Law in Construction Industry]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=3502</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=3502</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Two relatively recent decisions of the BC Court of Appeal have quite drastically changed the law of tender for that province, and have given lawyers elsewhere reasons to pause for thought in determining whether or not the "duty of fairness" still applies, and if so in what circumstances, and what if any language can be used to avoid it or lessen its impact.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:12:53 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Handle Work in Progress (WIP) or Construction in Progress (CIP) in QuickBooks]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1476</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1476</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Builders and contractors who purchase land and then develop it have to comply with accounting requirements for revenue and expense recognition that are a little different and require a some modification of the standard QuickBooks set up. The accounting rule is that revenue and costs are not to be recognized on financial statements as income and expense until the job is complete, or in some cases as certain milestones are completed for the job. Many engineering firms, attorneys and other similar organizations like to use work in progress (WIP) accounts as well.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:49:55 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Trouble With Mold]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=3490</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=3490</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When mold was discovered in part of the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Honolulu, it ultimately resulted in the closing for more than a year of an entire 453-room 25-story tower.&nbsp; It is reported that Hilton spent some $20 Million on consulting and investigation costs, and an additional $35 Million in the remediation.&nbsp; This is one notable example among many of how the presence and growth of mold in commercial buildings has developed into a serious issue that has potentially far reaching consequences for residential and commercial property owners and managers, the construction and insurance industries, and for entities that operate and manage health care facilities.&nbsp; In fact, indoor environmental quality issues are particularly critical in the context of health care operations.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:29:13 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Architect Copyright]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=3468</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=3468</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Question.&nbsp; The Builder is a residential home builder in New York. In the course of its business, the Builder engages licensed architects to provide services related to home designs and approval of proposed home plans. The Architects are New York-licensed architects specializing in home designs and home plans. Specifically, the Architects are in the business of designing, drafting and modifying home plans, as well as marketing, advertising, and selling home plan designs through traditional print and Internet media. The Builder engaged the Architects for architectural services and the Architects provided services to the Builder. During that time period, prospective clients approached the Builder with proposed plans for home designs. Some of these proposed plans bore no indication of their original source. Others indicated that they were created by Generic Plans, a popular national licensor of home designs. As a matter of course, the Builder passed along all of the proposed home plans that it received to the Architects for them to review, modify for compliance with local regulations, and approve.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:32:09 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[UCC-1 as substitute for Mechanics' Lien on a Coop]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=3466</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=3466</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Question.&nbsp; Prior to closing on their home, the Purchasers hired an Engineer who performed an inspection of the house.&nbsp; The inspection revealed the presence of termites in the crawl space in front of the house. In his inspection report, the Engineer noted, in addition to the termite condition, among other things, the boiler was in "good shape, showing no sign of leaking activity." In accordance with certain provisions in the Rider attached to the Contract of Sale, upon being advised of the results of the inspection, the Seller hired a Pest Control Company to treat the termite condition, which it did by spraying in the crawl space and placing termite baits around the perimeter of the house. After taking possession of the premises, the Purchasers discovered extensive termite damage throughout the house and a leak in the oil line feeding the boiler tank, resulting in contamination of the soil under the house, (which ultimately had to be removed by a specialty company, monitored by the Department of Environmental Conservation).&nbsp; The Purchasers would like to sue the Pest Control Company, the Seller, and the Engineer for breach of contract with regard to all, negligence with regard to the Engineer and the Pest Control Company, and fraud in the inducement with regard to the Seller.&nbsp; May they do so?]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:32:05 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Lien Law and Bankruptcy]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=3467</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=3467</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Question.&nbsp; Mechanics lienor entered into a contract with the debtor whereby lienor was to be a general contractor providing contracting services in the construction of certain improvements on real property owned by the debtor. The debtor is the owner of the premises with respect to which the lienor desires to perfect its mechanic's lien. Debtor filed a petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. Lienor alleges that its services for the debtor are near completion and that under Sections 9 and 10 of the New York State Mechanics' Lien Law, a mechanic's lien must be filed within four months of the last day of work or furnishing of materials to the debtor in order to sustain its validity.&nbsp; May the lienor file the mechanics lien without first seeking relief from the automatic stay?]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:32:03 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Indemnification]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=3470</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=3470</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Question. Must Contractor indemnify Owner for damages allegedly sustained by a neighboring landowner, Neighbor, during Contractor's performance of excavation work on Owner's property?]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:12:36 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Separating the Interests from the Issues to Resolve Construction Defects Disputes]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=3465</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=3465</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The singular issue damning construction defect cases from prompt and efficient resolution is the confluence of multiple interests most of which are in a head on conflict with cost efficient resolution.&nbsp; Without discussing the separate and conflicting interests of contractors, developers, insurers and lawyers, the purpose of this article is to recognize that the process of litigating and resolving these disputes has been fraught with waste and inefficiency, and a sane and disciplined approach to resolution is required.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 07:44:23 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What Steps to Take When You Believe a Job is "Going South"]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=3460</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=3460</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In Charlie Chaplin's 1931 masterpiece, City Lights, Chaplin's iconic character, The Tramp, is briefly employed as a sanitation worker cleaning streets.&nbsp; One day on the job, he approaches a team of horses pulling a carriage and quickly wheels about, 180&deg;, so as to avoid cleaning up after them. &nbsp;He then grimaces.&nbsp; As the camera shot widens, the audience sees that The Tramp has avoided the path of the horses only to turn straight into a line of oncoming elephants. Like The Tramp, sometimes a subcontractor might get the feeling on a project that his only choice is "the horses or the elephants."]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 14:19:04 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Saving Green: Finding Ways to Protect the Environment and Our Budgets]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1406</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1406</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The recession has financially hit us all in some way. And for some, it
keeps coming again and again, beating us down until we are forced to curl
up and remain as still as possible, closing our eyes and hoping that it
will just go away. But it doesn't. It keeps punishing our budgets and
stripping clean our pockets, like an elementary school bully looking for
lunch money.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 11:56:01 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Construction Industry and the Alleged Defective Chinese Drywall Issue]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1405</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1405</link>
			<description><![CDATA[During the construction boom experienced in the early part of this
millennium, shortages in materials used to construct property caused
certain organizations in the building and construction industry to import
drywall manufactured in the Far East.&nbsp; Recently, allegations of
defects in drywall used in this construction have caused fall-out in the
state of Florida.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 11:56:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Could Your Subcontractor's Workers Be Considered Your Employees?]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1408</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1408</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Since the 2004 amendments to the so-called &ldquo;independent contractor
law,&rdquo; whether or not your subcontractor&rsquo;s workers could be
considered your employees has been a concern not only in the construction
industry but in the general business community in Massachusetts. A recent
Superior Court decision, described below, has highlighted the problem.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 11:55:58 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Movement Toward Sustainable Land Development]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1407</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1407</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Urban planning and city construction have had trends and influences
affecting them (and on the cities that implement them) since John Nolan at
the turn of the 20th century, with his emphasis on weaving a network of
footpaths and parks through planned land development areas. As the trends
have waxed and waned, and different demographic elements have come and
gone, the tendency to think of cities as planned developments has come
back into style.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 11:55:56 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[President Elect Obama's Environmental Policy: Will It Be a Sustainable Change?]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1329</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1329</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Barack Obama&rsquo;s election as the next president of the United States
should bring substantial changes to the last eight years of environmental
policy and regulation. President-elect Obama ran a successful campaign,
with clearly expressed views on climate change, land use, clean air,
renewable resources and clean energy technology. In his campaign, Obama
established an environmental agenda to &ldquo;ensure that our
nation&rsquo;s environmental laws and policies balance America&rsquo;s
need for a healthy, sustainable environment with economic growth.&rdquo;]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:24:39 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Stimulus Act - Impact on Commercial Real Estate]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1328</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1328</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the &ldquo;Recovery
Act&rdquo;) offers multiple opportunities for property owners, developers
and other stakeholders in the commercial real estate arena. This advisory
briefly highlights some of those opportunities in affordable housing and
green building provisions, with one specific change in the tax code
regarding debt forgiveness that may greatly benefit many real estate
developers during these challenging times.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:24:34 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Green Building and Its Advantages]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1333</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1333</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Green building concept has emerged from the need to meet high standards of
energy efficiency and environmental responsibility. Focus is mainly on
resources such as energy, water and materials and attains efficiency of
these resources. It is said to reduce the energy bills and offer a
healthier and more comfortable living environment. Reduce the effect of
environmental hazards and ease its effects on human health and environment
too.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:24:30 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Impact of the Federal Stimulus Legislation on the U.S. Construction Industry]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1332</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1332</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Recent headlines tell a pretty scary story:&nbsp; Caterpillar, 20,000
jobs, eliminated; Home Depot, 7,000 jobs, gone; Sprint Nextel, 8,000
positions, axed; &quot;Lending Drops at Big Banks;&quot; &quot;Recession
Batters Law Firms,&quot; &quot;Economic pain to be 'worst in 60
years'.&quot;&nbsp;&nbsp; The list goes on.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:24:26 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[It's All Green to Me]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1331</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1331</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Green, green, green. Every time you turn around in the construction
industry, it seems that word pops up these days. Just what is green
construction anyway? If you ask my father, he would probably tell you it
is any building with a coat of paint splashed on it in a hue that falls
somewhere between yellow and blue on the color spectrum. And he'd be right
in one sense, but that's not what we're talking about when we say green
construction in this day and age. Although there are many ways to define
the term, in general it usually refers to a building that achieves one of
the certification levels under the United States Green Building Council's
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:24:13 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Three New Executive Orders Will Have A Significant Impact On Federal Contractors]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1335</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1335</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Executive Order titled &quot;Notification of Employee Rights Under
Federal Labor Laws&quot; revokes Executive Order 13201 (Beck Notice
Requirements), and imposes new obligations on federal contractors to
inform employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act
(&quot;NLRA&quot;). Previously, Executive Order 13201 required federal
contractors to post notice advising employees of their right to &quot;opt
out&quot; of paying that portion of any union dues used by unions for
activity not related to the administration of the collective bargaining
agreement.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:24:08 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Defective Workmanship and Insurance]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1334</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1334</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Over the past decade, the construction industry has experienced significant
growth, although recently it has waned due to the financial meltdown caused
by subprime mortgages.&nbsp; Even with the recent abatement in
construction, the growth of new construction over the last decade is
apparent.&nbsp; Greater frequency of the discovery of, and ensuing
litigation over, faulty or defective workmanship has followed this boom in
construction and such exposure is not likely to end soon.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:24:04 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Tips for Building Green With Off-Site Construction and Modular Buildings]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1338</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1338</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As most people know, the latest trend in construction is green or
environmentally friendly buildings. As energy prices continue to soar and
global warming attracts more attention, the green construction trend is
likely to escalate. The goal of this paper is to provide a brief overview
of the benefits of green construction and illustrate how off-site
construction and modular buildings complement green construction.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:24:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Post-Tensioned Buildings]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1337</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1337</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Buildings with monostrand unbonded tendons post-tensioned slabs are
becoming a widely used application of prestressed concrete. This method
achieves performance and construction improvements over other construction
methods. However, in order to reap the benefits of this method, proficiency
is required in both structural design and construction. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:23:56 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[New FAR Rule on Compliance Programs and Ethics Mandates Comprehensive Internal Controls and Mandatory Disclosure of Violations and Overpayments]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1336</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1336</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On November 12, 2008, the FAR Councils issued a final rule that further
amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation to amplify existing compliance
program provisions (Subpart 3.10) and clauses (52.203-13 and 52.203-14).
The rule also added requirements that contractors and subcontractors
disclose certain violations of criminal law, violations of the civil False
Claims Act and significant overpayments.1 The new rule took
effect on December 12, 2008.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:23:53 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Green Without LEED]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1341</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1341</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Green buildings and LEED&reg;&nbsp;have become popular buzzwords
in the design and construction industry. The dramatic increase in fuel and
energy prices coupled with the discussion surrounding climate change have
pushed the environment into the public consciousness in a way that we have
never seen before. Even those who are not concerned with their
environmental impact are now interested in energy use and how it affects
their bottom line.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:23:48 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Green Washing...Be Very Careful]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1340</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1340</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Green Washing (verb): the dissemination of misleading
information and/or concealment of corner cutting during the construction
of a sustainable building.As the momentum to construct more
sustainable green buildings grows, many building owners are embracing
LEED&reg; elements such as sustainable land use, energy
efficiency, green materials, recycling and indoor environmental quality.
While nearly all building owners desire these elemnets, most are not
willing to pay for the costs associated with LEED&reg;
certification.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:23:44 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Handling Changes to Jobsite Conditions]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1339</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1339</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Unexpected or differing site conditions on a construction project can
significantly increase costs for owners and contractors.&nbsp;As one might
expect, the resolution of such issues depends on several factors: (i)
whether the owner or the contractor had superior knowledge regarding
conditions on the jobsite as they existed at the time the contract was
made; (ii) whether the owner made any representations in contract or
related documents that the site conditions were different than those
encountered by the contractor; (iii) whether the site conditions that were
actually encountered differed substantially from those reasonably
contemplated by the parties at the time of contracting; and (iv) how the
owner and contractor allocated the risk of unexpected conditions in their
agreements.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:23:40 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Legal and Practical Considerations for Purchasers of "Broken" or Distressed Condominiums]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1342</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1342</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Across the country, and particularly in the state of Florida, investors are
poised to make bulk acquisitions of interests in troubled or broken
condominium projects. Generally, the assets in question may be uncompleted
condominium buildings with outstanding purchase contracts for some or all
of the units, or units in a completed building in which a large number of
units remain unsold. These acquisitions often take place in one of two
forms: (a) assets purchased from struggling developers or banks that have
foreclosed or (b) through the purchase of discounted debt from lenders.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:23:31 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Green Roof Constructability]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1344</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1344</link>
			<description><![CDATA[An analysis of green roof constructability concerns was conducted by Ryan
Kline, an experienced LEED&reg;-accredited professional and
superintendent for Turner Construction Company. Mr. Kline reported that
green roofing technologies, whether intensive or extensive, continue to
evolve as design professionals and builders retool their skills in
response to emerging technology in improvements to insulation, water
retention and drainage, and habitability.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:23:26 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Resolving Problems and Disputes on Construction Projects: Tackling Contract Performance Delays]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1343</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1343</link>
			<description><![CDATA[All parties involved in the construction process (i.e., owners,
contractors, subcontractors and suppliers) have a vested interest in
on-time performance and on-time payment. This section discusses delays in
performance, which are, not surprisingly, among the most commonly
litigated issues arising from construction projects. Construction projects
involve expensive equipment, tremendous overhead, significant manpower and
large payrolls for owners and contractors alike. The longer a job takes,
the higher the costs and the greater the potential for litigation. Due to
the high costs of untimely performance, contractors and owners usually
require well planned and often complex schedules.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:23:19 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What's Important?]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1348</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1348</link>
			<description><![CDATA[One of the mistakes that many designers and builders make in regard to
green design is making it an &quot;add-on&quot;.&nbsp;Good, sustainable
design is integrated into the client's needs, desires and budget; it's not
something that you tack on at the end so that you can label the project
&quot;green&quot;.&nbsp;A select number of clients are interested in
making an environmental statement because they are environmentally
conscious, but most client's first concern is how the project will satisfy
their needs and how much it will cost them; being environmentally friendly
is just an added bonus.&nbsp;The beauty of good green design is the
synergies that result from an integrated approach to design.&nbsp;The best
green strategies meet the client's needs, budget AND are environmentally
friendly.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:03:20 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Federal Government Contractors Must Use E-Verify Effective January 15, 2009]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1347</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1347</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The U.S. agencies responsible for setting the general rules for federal
government contracts have finalized the rule implementing the recent
executive order requiring federal contractors to use the E-Verify system
in addition to completing Form I-9. Employers need to determine whether
they are federal contractors or subcontractors who will have contracts
containing the E-Verify clause beginning January 15, 2009, whether to
enroll in E-Verify now or wait until required by contract, and how to put
necessary procedures and training in place by the time of enrollment.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:03:11 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Subcontractor Quotes - What Is a Firm Offer?]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1346</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1346</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A general contractor&rsquo;s first goal for any construction project is to
submit a successful bid that will secure the contract while allowing the
contractor to make a reasonable profit.&nbsp;In pursuit of that goal,
virtually every general contractor solicits quotes or bids from
subcontractors for portions of the labor and materials in order to
determine the cost of completing the project.&nbsp;In industry practice,
the numbers provided by the subcontractors generally are considered firm
offers, binding a subcontractor to the terms contained therein if its bid
is selected.&nbsp;This allows general contractors to rely on the
subcontractors&rsquo; bids to create an overall bid for the entirety of
the project with some measure of security with regard to the numbers they
are relying on.&nbsp;]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:03:08 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Economic Loss Rule Applied to Negligence Claims Against Construction Managers - Does One Size Fit All?]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1345</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1345</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The modern formulation of the economic loss rule grew from the 1965
products liability case of Seely v. White Motor Co., 63 Cal.2d 9,
45 Cal.Rptr. 17, 403 P.2d 145 (1965). Stated simply, the economic loss
doctrine &ldquo;bars the use of negligence or strict liability theories of
recovery of economic losses arising out of commercial transactions where
the loss is not a consequence of an event causing personal injury or
damage to other property.&rdquo; Phillip L. Bruner &amp; Patrick J.
O&rsquo;Connor, Jr., 6 Bruner and O&rsquo;Connor on Construction
Law &sect; 19:10 at 50 (2002). The economic loss rule &ldquo;is
stated with ease but applied with great difficulty,&rdquo; especially in
the context of the construction industry. Presnell Construction
Managers, Inc. v. EH Construction, LLC, 134 S.W.3d 575, 584 n.12 (Ky.
2004) (concurrence).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:03:05 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A New Paradigm at OSHA: Little-Noticed Ruling Means General Contractors Are Less Likely to Pay for Mistakes of Unsafe Subs]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1352</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1352</link>
			<description><![CDATA[News of several deadly construction accidents in New York this year,
including two crane collapses that killed a total of nine people in
Manhattan, has focused national attention on the critical responsibility
of subcontractors to maintain workplace safety. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:03:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Faulty Workmanship - Accident or Intentional?]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1351</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1351</link>
			<description><![CDATA[One may state with a reasonable degree of certainty that no contractor
intends to construct a building with faulty workmanship.&nbsp;Certainly,
if any defects are present in a structure, they must be
accidental.&nbsp;On the other side of the coin, the manner in which a
contractor constructs a building could very well be (and in fact may have
likely been) the result of intentional acts and decisions.&nbsp; One does
not &ldquo;accidentally&rdquo; design and construct a building a certain
way.&nbsp;Rather, such decisions are likely the result of deliberate,
intentional and considered decisions on the part of the
contractor.&nbsp;In an insurance context, the above conundrum has sparked
endless debates, confusion and conflicting laws regarding whether faulty
workmanship is accidentally and, therefore, contemplated under an insuring
agreement.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:02:55 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Tips for Building Green With Off-Site Construction and Modular Buildings]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1350</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1350</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As most people know, the latest trend in construction is
&ldquo;GREEN&rdquo; or environmentally friendly buildings. As energy
prices continue to soar and global warming attracts more attention, the
GREEN construction trend is likely to escalate. The goal of this paper is
to provide a brief overview of the benefits of GREEN construction and
illustrate how off-site construction and modular buildings complement
GREEN construction.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:02:51 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[HUD Publishes Information on $4 Billion in Funding for Neighborhood Stabilization]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1349</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1349</link>
			<description><![CDATA[An opportunity has arisen for developers to fund affordable housing
projects that will serve to stabilize neighborhoods affected by the
foreclosure crisis. HUD has made available the federal register notice of
the allocation of $3.92 billion in Neighborhood Stabilization
Program&nbsp;funds to individual jurisdictions, and the rules that will
apply to the allocation of these funds. These funds were originally
appropriated in the Housing and Economic Recovery Act&nbsp;signed into law
on July 30, 2008. Community Development Block Grant rules apply to NSP
funding, with exceptions for NSP goals and requirements as described by
HERA and detailed in the federal register notice.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:02:49 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Green Buildings - They Aren't For Just New Construction Anymore]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1356</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1356</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Green buildings, energy savings and sustainable designs continue to be the
hottest topics in the real estate and building industries. But if you own,
manage or invest in existing buildings, do you sometimes wonder how to take
advantage of this dramatic movement? If so, there is good news.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:02:47 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bankrupt Sub's Claim Against General Contractor Is a Non-Core Proceeding and Must Be Arbitrated, U.S. Court Holds]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1355</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1355</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has ruled that an
adversary proceeding by a debtor subcontractor against a general
contractor was a noncore proceeding under the Bankruptcy Code and that the
adversary proceeding was subject to the parties&rsquo; arbitration
agreement.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:02:44 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Importance of Proper Documentation Procedures]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1354</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1354</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Good documentation just doesn&rsquo;t happen by accident. Left to our own
devices, many of us probably think we have better things to do than write
down what the weather was that day, fill out the shop drawing log or, dare
I say, update the schedule. After all, there&rsquo;s a project to build.
However, it only takes one time in litigation to change that mindset. In
addition, the reality of a dispute resolution forum is that who&rsquo;s
right and who&rsquo;s wrong may not determine who wins the case. It can
come down to who can present the best documents to support their case.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:02:43 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[It Pays to be Indemnified]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1353</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1353</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Does your contract have an indemnification provision? Does having one give
you all of the protection you need? Are you also listed as an additional
insured on the contractor's general commercial liability policy? Let's
take a look at some factors that will help you better understand how you
can benefit from planning ahead. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:02:37 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Specify "Arbitration" with Clarity]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1359</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1359</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The principal concept of every contract or agreement is to achieve the
intent of the parties.&nbsp;The courts will examine the language of a
contract to determine if the terms are clear and unambiguous. It is not
the responsibility of the court to rephrase the language or to add any
missing terms. Reasonably clear contract construction must take place when
forming the contract.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:02:36 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Barona Band of Mission Indians v. Yee - Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1358</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1358</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On June 18, 2008, the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
decided Barona Band of Mission Indians v. Yee, in which it held that a
non-Indian subcontractor who purchased materials which were later
delivered to a construction site on Indian land &ndash; under a lump sum
contract and as a &ldquo;purchasing agent&rdquo; for the Tribe &ndash; was
liable for state sales taxes]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:02:34 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Urban Heat Islands]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1357</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1357</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Los Angeles spends an extra $100 million each year due to the Urban Heat
Island effect, according to a study by the Heat Island Group at the
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab.&nbsp;This is not only a problem for
sunbelt cities, although the effects are more pronounced in those areas
due to their mild climates.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:02:33 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Trouble With Mold]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1330</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1330</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When mold was discovered in part of the Hilton Hawaiian Village in
Honolulu, it ultimately resulted in the closing for more than a year of an
entire 453-room 25-story tower.&nbsp; It is reported that Hilton spent some
$20 Million on consulting and investigation costs, and an additional $35
Million in the remediation.&nbsp; This is one notable example among many
of how the presence and growth of mold in homes and commercial buildings
has developed into a serious issue that has potentially far
reaching&nbsp;consequences for residential and commercial property owners
and managers, as well as for the construction and insurance industries.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:02:32 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Timely Commencement of Lien Foreclosure]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=3473</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=3473</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Question.&nbsp; Lienor entered into an agreement to provide ready-mix concrete to subcontractor.&nbsp; Following nonpayment Lienor filed a mechanic's lien against the property on February 2nd.&nbsp; Lienor deposited in the mail a summons and complaint seeking to foreclose its lien and to recover damages from Subcontractor to the County Clerk between 4:30 P.M. and 5:00 P.M. on January 31st. It is undisputed that the summons and complaint were date/time stamped by County Clerk on February 3rd.&nbsp; Was the action timely commenced?]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Preverdict Interest]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=3472</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=3472</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Question. On July 1st the parties entered into a contract under which Supplier agreed to provide Builder over the course of two years, various building supplies needed for a multi-unit development. Supplier provided Builder with materials on various dates between September 27th and November 20th but failed to do so thereafter. Builder seeks to fix the date of interest as of July 1, the contract date. Supplier, in turn, argues that interest should be computed on a monthly basis between December of the first year and December of the second year or from January 1, of the second year, the intermediate date of the contract.&nbsp; What's the correct date?]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[No Damage for Delay]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=3469</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=3469</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Question. Are "no claim for delay" clauses enforceable in New York and can an Owner deny a Contractor's claim based solely on it's the Owner's Engineer's determination?]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[2012 Design Trends in Commercial Building]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/whitepapers/view.php?whitepaper_id=171</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/whitepapers/view.php?whitepaper_id=171</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Download this free white paper and learn the trends that are driving&nbsp;the way buildings are designed and changing the way construction management professionals pitch these projects.&nbsp;This white paper also explains how current design trends in commercial buildings are having a profound effect on the bidding and building process. For example, green technology that costs more also saves companies money by reducing long-term operating costs.&nbsp; Don&rsquo;t miss out on this valuable information!]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:38:30 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Differences Between Public And Private Contracts]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/whitepapers/view.php?whitepaper_id=139</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/whitepapers/view.php?whitepaper_id=139</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Certain statutes require the contracts entered into by public bodies contain certain specified provisions. Some of these provisions are calculated to protect against improvident contracts. Others are intended to protect persons dealing with the government or its contractors, or to further social or economic policies prescribed by the legislature. Examples of such provisions, which are binding upon all contracting public bodies, include prompt payment (ORS 279C.515), employee drug testing programs (ORS 279C505(2)), conditions regarding time of work and pay for overtime (ORS 279C.520), and provisions requiring payment of a prevailing wage (ORS 279C.800 et. seq.), etc.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:55:23 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[BIM For Lifecycle Services]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/whitepapers/view.php?whitepaper_id=126</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/whitepapers/view.php?whitepaper_id=126</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Most will agree that a successful project is the result of a good team and a good process. BIM is a tool that can support the team and enhance the process at most any point throughout a project&rsquo;slifecycle. For BIM to be used effectively across the lifecycle though, the technology needs to be implemented strategically ensuring that information created early in the process supports theefforts further downstream. This process is ever developing and will become easier once building information technology further develops the capability to share information across platforms &ndash;which the industry is quickly trending towards. Although a seamless process for implementing BIM from early planning to facility operation still looms at large we are able to do a great deal with thecurrently available technology. The technology discussed in this section presents the use of different BIM tools to support the project delivery process throughout the lifecycle of planning,design, preconstruction, construction, and facility operations.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 14:22:38 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[AIA Document A201-2007; General Conditions Of The Contract For Construction Between Owner and Contractor]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/whitepapers/view.php?whitepaper_id=125</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/whitepapers/view.php?whitepaper_id=125</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Document A201-2007 contains a section in Article 2 which contains some of the duties and responsibilities of the Owner and similarily, Article 3 contains many of the duties of the Contractor. However, other duties of the Owner and Contractor are interspersed throughout the contract. This paper will highlight key duties for both parties that are discussed through the entire document.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 13:47:10 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Due Diligence: Consideration of Successor Developer Issues]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/whitepapers/view.php?whitepaper_id=112</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/whitepapers/view.php?whitepaper_id=112</link>
			<description><![CDATA[
Due Diligence in the acquisition of development real estate or distressed property where the acquiring entity is going to assume the role of a successor developer requires careful review of the governing documents, in addition to traditional due diligence tasks involving title, zoning, land use, and environmental matters. Complete due diligence checklists to guide in the acquisition accompany this workbook. Below is a discussion of key preliminary considerations when becoming a successor developer.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:26:41 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Avoiding False Claims In California]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/whitepapers/view.php?whitepaper_id=92</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/whitepapers/view.php?whitepaper_id=92</link>
			<description><![CDATA[There was a time not too long ago when contractors would submit large, undocumented claims to a public entity with the hope of having the size of the claim intimidate the public entity into reaching an early settlement. Because many public entities found this practice to be abusive, both the Federal government and many states, including California, have enacted "False Claims Act" statutes that punish anyone who submits a false claim to a public entity.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 10:53:02 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Key Contract Concepts]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/whitepapers/view.php?whitepaper_id=88</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/whitepapers/view.php?whitepaper_id=88</link>
			<description><![CDATA[&nbsp;
Construction contracts are not always &ldquo;fair&rdquo; in the abstract sense and are not&nbsp;always the result of equal bargaining power. Often contracts are presented on virtually a&nbsp;&ldquo;take it or leave it&rdquo; basis. This does not mean, however, that the contractor must&nbsp;surrender and merely sign the document that is put in front of him.
&nbsp;]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:45:26 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Project Delivery Methods]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/whitepapers/view.php?whitepaper_id=60</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/whitepapers/view.php?whitepaper_id=60</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The word "architect" came to the English language from the French "architecte," where it was transmitted from the Latin "architectus" and, before then, the Greek "architekton." In Greek, it is derived from a combination of the components "archi," meaning "master," and "tekton," meaning "builder" or "carpenter." Construction projects in ancient Greece, then, were constructed by architects, who were at the time thought of as master builders.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:13:15 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[15 Issues with Insurance Provisions in Construction Agreements]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/whitepapers/view.php?whitepaper_id=31</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/whitepapers/view.php?whitepaper_id=31</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This paper discusses selected current indemnity and insurance issues that are of importance to construction professionals and provides practical advice for their handling. It is intended to be a practical tool for understanding of those matters addressed and is not intended to be an exhaustive analysis. The comments and observations are not intended to be legal opinions nor the practice of law.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 10:51:19 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Addressing Potential Risks Before Construction]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/whitepapers/view.php?whitepaper_id=30</guid>
			<link>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/whitepapers/view.php?whitepaper_id=30</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The relationship between persons involved in a construction contract is generally based upon a formal contract. Owners, architects and contractors commonly use the standard contract document forms created by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee (EJCDC). Negotiation of the construction related contract is the first important step a party should take to limit its liability. In many cases, the parties may develop their own hybrid contract form drawing liberally from the standard AIA and EJCDC forms. Whichever contract is used, its most important function is to define the services provided by the professionals involved. Typically, the contractor and architect contract directly with the project owner. Oftentimes the contractor or design professional will then subcontract engineering or other consulting services required to properly design and construct the project unless the owner retains those consulting services for the project.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 10:51:02 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Today's Construction Context - The Disputes: Defects, Costs, and Delays]]></title>
			<guid>http://www.constructionmanagementresource.com/whitepapers/view.php?whitepaper_id=32</guid>
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			<description><![CDATA[The Disputes: Defects, Costs, and Delays: Construction Claims are primarily centered on defective construction, Cost overruns, or delay claims. There are nuances to each but these major items can affect the cost and performance of projects.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 10:43:26 CDT</pubDate>
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