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Tort claims for economic loss on construction projects – Avantage v WSP

Practical Law Construction

Construction claims usually arise out of a breach of contract , because it is easier to establish liability than under a tortious claim. But how do the courts apply these rules where there is a claim in tort for pure economic loss in the context of complex construction projects involving carefully negotiated construction contracts?

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At Crenshaw Communications, We Stand For Racial Justice

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With protests happening across the country, we need to make our position clear, as individuals, as a citizen of the New York City business community, and a member of the PR industry. We will continue to use this space for updates on our progress on this front and we’re open to constructive suggestions.

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Six Ways You Can Make Criticism Constructive When It Comes to Communications

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Effective managers know how to praise their reports for valued contributions, but are likewise adept at identifying and effectively communicating areas of improvement. Communication is a two way street. Giving and receiving constructive criticism isn’t easy, but it is vital. For some, this may be a hard pill to swallow.

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Eight Ways a Construction Company Can Manage Damage to its Reputation

Axia PR

Construction companies are only as good as their last mistake. Just like getting contractor insurance to safeguard your construction business, you also need to protect your company’s reputation at all times if you want to stay competitive. So how do you manage damage to your construction company’s reputation?

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Cranes on the horizon: construction arbitration abroad

Practical Law Construction

It is common in many construction contracts for dispute boards to be used as part of a tiered dispute resolution mechanism. How it chooses to deal with construction projects and disputes will doubtless have an impact on the entire country. Hiring of information and communication technology. Dispute boards in Brazil.

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Transport for Greater Manchester v Kier Construction: Notice the little things

Practical Law Construction

For those of you like me, the recent case of Transport for Greater Manchester v Kier Construction Ltd shows that we are right to worry about these things. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) engaged Kier Construction Ltd to design and build a bus interchange in Bolton under an amended NEC3 ECC form of contract. Clause 13.2

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Copyright in construction: some common queries

Practical Law Construction

Questions about intellectual property rights routinely arise during construction contract negotiations and serve as a refreshing reminder that COVID-19 issues are not the sole focus of negotiations at the moment. The copyright owner has the exclusive right to copy, communicate, distribute, issue, publish and adapt the work as it sees fit.