Delay damage claims can be difficult, time consuming, complex, and expensive. Some of this is the nature of the claims themselves. But another contributing...

It is said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over, and expecting a different result. In a recent...

In a recent article, I raised the issue of construction ethics. Specifically, how does the construction contractor act when faced with ethical dilemmas? Do...

Doctors, lawyers, and many other professionals are subject to specific codes of ethics that govern their performance and conduct. Architects and engineers are often...

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...

Since implementation of Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA or the “Act”) in 1938 and later rule promulgation in 1939, the U.S. Department of Labor...

Recent Texas Supreme Court case offers important industry wide lessons in enforceability Liquidated damages are well known within the construction industry. Typically, parties designate damages...

You think you’re having a bad day when OSHA knocks on your door or shows up at your worksite, right? What about when OSHA...

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

Contractors typically have a number of powerful remedies to obtain payment for contracted construction services, either by forcing compliance with payment requests or elevating...