Evaluation Disputes
By Nicholas T. Solosky
The Contract Disputes Act (CDA) creates the framework for handling “claims” against the government on Federal contracts. Contract claims most commonly...
When “Smart” Tools Make Dumb Mistakes
The construction industry is embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and the effects are materializing. In a September 2025 analysis of survey data from over...
Understanding Contract Payment Provisions
Payment terms and conditions are an important piece of every construction contract. Taking some time to understand your payment obligations will help you successfully...
Inclusion: A Critical Element for Workforce in Construction and Design
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...
Arbitration Expectations
By Aman Kahlon
Arbitration is one of the preferred mechanisms of dispute resolution in the construction industry. Understanding how an arbitration will unfold is useful...
From Blueprints to Bytes
For years, construction has relied on custom and tradition, combined with sweat, steel, and human grit. But now, a new kind of worker has...
Change Orders Are Inevitable; Managing Them Effectively Is Not
For contractors, the normal instrument of change on a construction project is the “change order.” When entering into a contract to build or design/build...
Where-Oh-Where?
Validity of Forum Selection Clause in Construction Contract Goes to Supreme Court.
Sophisticated parties to a construction contract will often negotiate the manner, location, forum,...
Federal Circuit’s Decision Fixes Good Faith and Fair Dealing
Now for some good news in government contracts law. On February 11, 2014, a three-judge panel of the Federal Circuit reversed the Court of...
Tips to Help Navigate Insurance on Projects
By Aman Kahlon
In the modern era, most construction contracts incorporate insurance requirements as a primary means to address the risk of unexpected occurrences that...









