In the late 1980s, early 1990s, alternative dispute resolution came on the scene and was all the rage as a means to effectively and...

Express third-party beneficiary clauses By Alexis Hailpern and Danielle Waltz The emergence of modern and specialized inclusions on projects creates an environment where contractors are inundated...

By Aman Kahlon Liens are one of the primary tools for the construction industry to secure payment claims. However, lien rights and remedies vary between...

Beneficial on projects—but they’re not toys By Christopher Scott D’Angelo Drones are used more and more in construction projects—whether for inspections, surveys, designs, monitoring, progress reports,...

For contractors, there are three things in life that are certain—death, taxes, and unwelcomed surprises on their jobs. Surprises are often bad for the...

If you receive an OSHA citation, you need to make a decision relatively quickly on how to respond. One option is to immediately request...

New Minnesota Laws Impose Sanctions For larger contractors operating in several states, it is important to stay current on changing local labor laws. Minnesota, for...

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...

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

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....