For more than a decade, I’ve covered the lack of skilled workers in the trades impacting productivity, profits, and projects across the nation. I’ve...

When a contractor encounters delays on a project, one of the first prerequisites in response thereto is to determine the notice requirements under the...

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

Most modern construction contracts include some kind of dispute resolution provision. Because many in the construction industry favor arbitration in lieu of litigation, arbitration...

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

Shortly after issuing a citation to an employer, OSHA will often agree to reduce the penalty amount provided the employer agrees not to contest...

Tips for Managing Electronic Document Costs in Litigation When project claims are pursued in litigation, contractors are often blindsided by the costs associated with the...

ConsensusDocs has revised its short form agreement popular for small and medium-size projects.  The ConsensusDocs Coalition was founded in 2007 under the leadership of 20...

Nearly a third of OSHA inspections are triggered by employee complaints of various sorts. In some cases, investigators come to the worksite because a...

An owner’s belief that there is a defect in the contractor’s work is a common source of construction disputes throughout the country. When such...