Delay Claim Preclusion for Failure to Meet Contractual Notice Provisions— An...
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-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...
Big Impacts
In March of this year, an unimaginable disaster unfolded in Baltimore Harbor as a massive cargo ship brought down the 47-year-old Francis Scott Key...
OSHA Forecast 2017
The dust has barely settled from the most contentious presidential election in history, and it is clear that big changes are in store for...
Ransomware Alert
By Christopher Scott D’Angelo
Many contractors and other businesses do not even think about it and if they do, they think it is something only...
It’s Miller (Act) Time
No contractor wants a payment dispute, but they’re a fact of life for many construction professionals. Lien clams provide one of the most powerful...
OSHA’s Multi-Employer Citation Policy and Construction Sites: Who Is An Employer?
Since OSHA’s mission statement is “to assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women,” it’s no surprise that its enforcement authority...
Tools of the Trade: Part 2 of 2
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Arbitrations almost always arise out of contracts, further empowered through laws like the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) or similar state statutory...
Dispute Resolution Clauses Are Out of Control!
I am often called upon to review contract documents on behalf of my contractor clients. In doing so, I have noticed a trend lately for...
What is a Construction Defect?
This is a simple question with a complicated answer. Construction defects are one of the most common causes of disputes and litigation in the...