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Meet deadlines or face contract termination, Umahi warns contractors. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has warned the contractor of the East-West Road, Section III (Eleme Junction – Onne Junction), Reynolds Construction Company, to deploy more resources to hasten the pace of work or face re-scoping or termination of the contract. The minister reminded the contractor that it has up to the end of Read More https://lnkd.in/dYbHjbF5

Another case of Construction Contract Labor exploitation or just mis-management ? need better systems and controls to avoid such situations.

In Michigan's construction world, knowing your rights is key! General contractors & subcontractors, are your business documents up-to-date (operating agreements, by-laws)? https://lnkd.in/gguPNErQ #MIChiganConstructionLaw #ProtectYourBusiness

CCNZ ran a members only webinar on the updates to New Zealand's standard 3910 construction contracts, including review panelist and Dentons New Zealand Partner Paul Buetow, and Dentons Partner Stuart Robertson. This two hour session gives an overview of what's changed, and how contractors can manage potential issues from the new contract. This webinar is available for CCNZ members to view on the members login section of the CCNZ website at: https://lnkd.in/gThEM3M7 Trouble logging in? Email Membership@civilcontractors.co.nz. #ConstructionContracts #CivilContractors #CCNZ #CivilConstruction #ConstructionLaw

In Michigan's construction world, knowing your rights is key! General contractors & subcontractors, are your business documents up-to-date (operating agreements, by-laws)? https://lnkd.in/gguPNErQ #MIChiganConstructionLaw #ProtectYourBusiness

#MuchConstruction principal Dan Rosenberg discussed signs that general contractors, trade contractors, and suppliers are in financial distress in an article for Construction Dive. He notes red flags like labor disruptions, unplanned removal of project equipment, and sudden decreases in work quality, and he provides advice for businesses to protect themselves when problems arise. Much principals Scott Fradin and Rob Glantz also contributed to this piece: https://bit.ly/3THNLtM

Subcontractors are essential in commercial construction, providing specialized skills and expertise. Effective collaboration with them is crucial for delivering high-quality work efficiently. #SpecializedSkills #ConstructionEfficiency https://lnkd.in/graDn96u

Always remember: the employer is entitled to damages for construction defects 📝 If there's a defects clause and the list of defects is not issued after the set time period (such as 14 days), contractors might argue against addressing defects. Even outside of the set time period, the employer is still entitled to damages. The time period simply attempts to manage the process. 💻 Read more in the blog on our website. #ConstructionUK #ConstructionLaw #ConstructionContracts

Ready to go again with Construction Industry Federation (CIF) on the payment process under the Construction Contracts Act 2013. We are 8 years post act commencement and the number of contractors that are unaware of the legislation appears as big as ever. #knowledgeispower #quantitysurveyor #quantitysurveying

The content below is most relevant to a current situation I have with a client. The Employer in the current situation would do well to read the article.