10/4/2017· Construction
A Reasonable Method to Estimate Loss of Labor Productivity Due to Overtime
In the construction industry, it is largely agreed that overtime work adversely affects labor productivity. However, there is no universally accepted method for estimating the resulting loss of productivity, and many of the studies commonly used to estimate such losses have been subject to criticism by industry experts and the courts.
11/13/2017· Construction
Acceleration Claims on Engineering and Construction Projects
Time is money especially on engineering and construction projects. Because delays in the completion of the project usually result in increased owner, engineer, and contractor costs, the overall time of performance is vital to the financial success of the project. The importance of time is evidenced by the significant role played by CPM schedules, completion dates, and milestones in the bidding and awarding of engineering and construction contracts. The desire to minimize costs and the time of performance often causes the occurrence of acceleration.
5/17/2021· Construction
Analysis Of Concurrent Delay On Construction Claims
Concurrent delay is a vexed and complex technical and legal issue. Construction contracts often do not expressly provide direction as to the parties’ agreement when there is concurrent delay. Most simply require the contractor to provide notice and specifics when an owner-responsible delay event occurs.
3/11/2024· Construction
Apportionment Of Indirect Costs To Significant Change Events
This article discusses the methods, concerns, and considerations for apportioning indirect costs in a dispute setting where the apportionment of indirect costs is necessary and when detailed actual indirect costs or indirect labor hour data assigned specifically to the underlying change that is being analyzed does not exist in the contemporaneous project records.
12/28/2019· Construction
As-Built But-For Schedule Delay Analysis
An As-Built But-For Schedule Delay Analysis (ABBF) is a retrospective CPM schedule delay analysis technique that determines the earliest date that the required mechanical completion activity, project completion activity, or various milestone activities could have been achieved but-for the owner-caused compensable delays that occurred during the project.
5/28/2013· Construction
Assessing Damages Arising From Construction Defects
Defects that were introduced during construction can lead to classic legal disputes between owners and contractors where considerable sums of money are involved.
7/5/2022· Construction
Assessment Of Problems Associated With Poor Project Management Performance
The purpose of this paper is to provide an explanation of the methodology and resources that Long International uses to arrive at its opinions on allocation of the responsibility for various problems, and the impact of those opinions on the parties’ entitlement to damages or extensions of the time of performance allowed under a Contract.
6/15/2016· Construction
Avoiding the Pitfalls of Crane Installation In a New Building: Following the Specs May Cost You
You have a shiny new building with a shiny new crane and everything looks great. For some reason, though, the crane won't clear the building columns, even though the contractor and the crane manufacturer are saying everything is to spec and it's not their problem. Common sense says somebody is wrong and that somebody should have to pay (because it's going to cost a bundle).
3/3/2015· Construction
Best Practices In Coastal Construction
By: John Minor
With sea levels rising by some reports and inch a decade and the prediction of stronger hurricanes todays aging building stock is at risk. In addition for new construction we must learn from the past. The proliferation of coastal development begs for consistent and sustainable construction techniques.
1/30/2013· Construction
Building Defects Can Derail Your Deal
Defects introduced in construction can lead to classic legal disputes between owners and contractors, especially when considerable sums of money are involved. What can a commercial mortgage broker learn from these disputes? What risks and potential rewards might arise?
by Henry F. Owsley, et al
by Michael T. Motley, PhD
by Daniel A. Bronstein
