Scope of Work

Few items in a construction contract are more important than a clear, well-defined scope of work that, in detail, outlines the work a contractor...
Change Orders

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...
OSHA citation

Does Settling an OSHA Citation Make Good Business Sense?

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

Unpreventable Employee Misconduct: Series on the Affirmative Defense

Part 3 of 4: Self-Inspection By Anthony M. Kroese, Esq. and Samantha V. Catone, Esq. In parts one and two of this four-part series addressing the...

Owner Concerns

By Danielle Waltz and Patrick Estill The modern contractor is no stranger to dealing with increased building costs and delays in getting project inputs to...

“As-Built” Documents

By William S. Thomas  Current versions of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) family of contracts address responsibility for preparation of project documentation which reflects...

The Cost of Going Paperless

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...
construction contract

Key Considerations in a Fixed-Price Construction Contract

Of the many concerns an owner must navigate during the pre-construction process, one of the most critical issues to be resolved is how the...

Employers Face Big Changes Under New OSHA Rules

This year, OSHA is likely to engage in a series of far-reaching regulatory changes—from increased fines to stepped-up inspections—that could affect countless numbers of...
settlement clauses

Settlement Clauses – Buyer Beware

Contractors have claims on projects all the time. Contractors seek additional compensation and time extensions on projects for many legitimate reasons. Some owners have...