Most contractors deal with performance bonds on public jobs when they furnish a bond for the benefit of an owner. However, many contractors will...

There are few things more crippling to the progress and budget of a project than a contractual default. Needless to say, the best preventive...

Vetting commercial general liability protection against construction defect claims There is nothing new about general contractors including terms in their subcontracts that require subcontractors to...

By Diana Parks In the event COVID-19 takes a toll on the American workforce and directly affects U.S. construction projects, know what’s defined in your...

A new interpretative letter issued by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), dated February 21, 2013, but publicly released months later, has created...

Determining Liability and the Responsible Party By Thomas M. Buckley In today’s legal landscape, contractors need to be on guard against claims for an injury to...

A contractor’s ability to make a steady profit depends not just on the ability to complete projects, but on the ability to complete them within...

By Luke J. Farley and Dixie T. Wells One of the most important functions of a construction contract is to allocate risk between the parties....

By Anthony M. Kroese, Esq. Despite best-laid plans, a construction project can stall to a halt without a smooth payment process. Often construction contracts include...

By Kristine A. Kubes A skilled workforce is an indispensable element of successful design and construction in the United States. Projects begin with the designs...