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Only as Strong as the Weakest Link
E. Mitchell Swann, P.E., of MDCSystems® & James W. Haile Jr., C.P.M., of JWH & Associates Over the past 9 – 12 months or so many parts of the world have been rocked by unforeseen events – "black swans" – which have called into question some of the ideas or...
Court Has No Jurisdiction Over a Contractor Claim that Was Based on an Issue Raised to the Contracting Officer for Final Determination but Not Sufficiently Detailed and Explained
Where a contractor amended its complaint in an action against the United States to include a claim for remission of liquidated damages on the basis that it was entitled to a time extension, but the contractor did not explain why it was entitled to a time extension in its original letter to the contracting officer, the court had no jurisdiction over the claim.
Covering you @ in an Electronic World of Discovery
120,000 emails, 9 months. I recently counted the number of emails I either sent or received in a single day. I was surprised at the number: 67. If you multiply that by a 10 person operation, over the course of a 9 month project, you have a total of over 120,000 emails sent and received during that time period. Add onto this Excel files, electronic schedules, digital photos, drawings, etc… and you have quite a large data set. The construction industry today, like most businesses, has entered an age where a staggering amount of electronic data, files and emails are created during the course of a project. Managing this amount of information can be a challenge in the course of everyday business. If litigation results from the project, this large body of electronic information can create an expensive problem.
Owner Beware: Stucco is Not Maintenance-free
ater can get into the exterior building envelope, including the stucco wall system through cracks, improper sealants, improper flashing, and high-sitting plant beds. Keeping up with the maintenance of your home in these areas is the easiest way to prevent moisture issues. Performing a simple visual inspection of the exterior of the wall system on a regular basis (once or twice per year) for holes, significant cracks, or separations as well as noting changes from your previous observations is a great way to keep yourself abreast of potential issues.
Professional Responsibility and Disclosure at Marcellus Shale
In September 2012 the Technical Director of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Laboratories testified in a deposition that the office had only reported 8 of 24 metals found in a water sample associated with a case over well water contamination by hydraulic fracturing (frack) chemicals. What are the requirements for disclosure and professional responsibility of the director for disclosure of the lab results?
The Importance of Critical Path Method in Project Management
Project management can sometimes seem a bit overwhelming in its complexity, but there are systems in place to make it easier to navigate and simpler to estimate. Since deadlines are so important, and duration directly impacts budget, it’s important to have an accurate and reliable way to map out your timeline. Therein lies the importance of the critical path method in project management. To learn more, continue reading below.