| Status as General Contractor or Subcontractor |
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| The general contractor (aka prime contractor) is generally responsible for the timely completion of the construction project in accordance with the plans and specifications, as outlined in its contract with the property owner or developer. Subcontractors enter into agreements with the general contractor for the completion of a portion of the work required in the construction project. More... |
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| Valuation of Extras and Changes |
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| Often during a construction project, the contractor will be called upon to either perform work according to a modification of the construction contract or perform extra work that was not called for in the original contract. However, the compensation that the contractor will receive pursuant to such change or extra work will not always be determined at the outset. More... |
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| Construction Employee Safety and Health |
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| The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) requires all employers to provide their employees with a safe and healthful environment for working. Given the varied and potentially severe hazards that can be present at a construction site, construction employers must pay special attention to safety standards. In addition to the general guidelines applicable to all industries, the construction industry must follow regulations specifically geared to address hazards peculiar to the construction environment. More... |
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| Types of Construction Defect Litigation |
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| Construction defect litigation has grown substantially over the past decade, with two major areas of litigation being pursued. Generally, construction defect litigation first takes the form of a lawsuit for damages being brought by a homeowner's association on behalf of its residents or by the residents themselves. The second layer of construction defect litigation focuses on insurance coverage. More... |
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| Tribal Zoning Authority for Native American Reservations |
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| Generally, the states and, more often, municipalities enact zoning laws that direct the use of land within their borders. However, though a Native American reservation may lie within a particular jurisdiction, the tribal land is not subject to control by such entities. Rather, Native American tribes enjoy sovereignty over their members and their land to the extent such sovereignty is not obstructed by federal statute or treaty. More... |
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