| UNIFORM LAWS REGARDING GLOBAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS |
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| Although there are no international laws that have been enacted for global construction projects, there are some international uniform laws that may apply to the projects. These uniform laws include the International Restatement of Contract Law; the United Nations' Model Law on Procurement of Goods, Construction, and Services; the Uniform Commercial Code; and the International Chamber of Commerce's Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits and Uniform Rules for Contract Guarantees. More... |
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| OSHA Inspections of Construction Projects |
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| The Occupational Safety and Health Administration conducts inspections of construction projects to ensure compliance with its regulations for the benefit of the employees' health. Previously, these inspections were comprehensive in that they addressed every aspect of the workplace with no regard for the magnitude or impact of the violation on employee safety. Thereafter, a philosophical shift occurred driven by the policy for an overall improvement in construction site safety and health. More... |
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| Role of a Construction Manager |
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| A construction manager (CM) plays a pivotal role on a construction project by coordinating and supervising the construction process from the initial development to final construction. The CM manages people, materials, and equipment in the execution of the project plans and is responsible for keeping the project on budget. Additionally, he keeps all schedules and contracts and works to ensure the safety of the public and the employees on the job site. More... |
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| FRAUD AND MISREPRESENTATION IN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS |
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| Parties to a construction contract may be entitled to a cause of action for fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation. The basis for this type of action is a party's reliance upon factual representations that are made by one of the parties to the contract. More... |
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| Choice of Materials and Materials Substitutions |
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| The materials used in a construction project can either be dictated by the owner, left to the contractor's judgment, or a combination of the two. An owner who is critically concerned with the quality of the materials used may identify, with the help of the architect or other design professional, specific materials and products that are to be used in the construction. More... |
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