Licensing Concerns for Expanding Construction/Design Firms

Licensing Concerns for Expanding Construction/Design Firms

By Kristine A. Kubes, J.D.  Success in business is often commensurate with growth. But growth in construction and design is loaded up with risk, due...

A Fine Line: What the Law Says About Contractor Delays to...

As a general proposition, if the owner delays the prime contractor by not performing its contractual obligations, the prime contractor is entitled to relief,...
bid process

Navigating the Competitive Bid Process for Public Contracts

The bid process for a public construction project can be daunting for even the most sophisticated and savvy owners. Failing to adhere to state...

Get To The Point: Tips for Writing Cure and Termination Letters

All contractors are likely to have to write a cure or termination letter at some point. Unfortunately for the contractor, this need usually arises...
Concurrent Delays

Concurrent Delays: What Are They and How Are They Addressed?

Delays in the completion of a construction project result in added expense and potential delay damages for both the owner and contractor. There also...

Nailing AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming part of our daily lives, at work and at home. As the use of AI increases, so will various...

Are Broad Risk-Shifting Provisions Concerning Site Conditions Enforceable?

Contractors often bid projects based solely on information provided by owners and after only a limited site investigation. Yet, owners often use broad risk-shifting...
Texas

Texas is Open for Construction Business

If you look up into the sky in metro areas across Texas, you will find cranes busily working among the skyscrapers. There are also...
Unpreventable employee misconduct

Unpreventable Employee Misconduct: Series on the Affirmative Defense – Part 1

Part 1 of 4: Contractor Work Rules By Anthony M. Kroese, Esq. and Samantha V. Catone, Esq. What is a contractor to do when, despite its...

Delay Issues

Since March, the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the United States and the rest of the world. Beyond the obvious health consequences and...