Construction Law
| DEVELOPER CONCESSIONS IN A SUBDIVISION PROJECT |
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| Developers who were involved in subdivision projects traditionally only made minimal improvements to their projects. The developers relied on existing parks, schools, and playgrounds. With the advent of subdivision regulation, local authorities began to require the developers to make concessions in order to be approved for their subdivision plans. These concessions now include dedication of land for parks, schools, and playgrounds or the payment of a fee in lieu of the improvements. More... |
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| Federal Contractors and Affirmative Action Regarding Individuals with Disabilities |
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| Contractors who do business with the federal government must comply with federal anti-discrimination laws including the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Such contractors have the duty to provide equal employment opportunities for disabled persons as well as actively pursue the employment and promotion of disabled persons within their organization. More... |
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| Land Development and the Availability of Public Facilities |
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| Land development is not accomplished in a vacuum. Besides the construction of the structure itself, developers must account for the service of public facilities to the occupants of the structure. For example, roadways and water and sewer systems are critical to a new development and the lack of such services may result in a denial of the development project. More... |
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| Potential Liability for Architects and Engineers |
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| Architects and engineers provide professional services to a construction project. Their liability in doing so is commensurate with the role they play. The potential liability for these professionals extends to several areas and the degree of liability is determined by the services they perform. More... |
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| TERMINATION OF FEDERAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS BASED ON DEFAULT |
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| Construction contracts with the federal government must generally be completed by the scheduled completion date because the government has an interest in its occupancy or use of a project. The government normally secures the completion of the project by the scheduled completion date through performance bonds, penalties for delay, or escrow accounts. More... |
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