My commute home last night took longer than usual. It was not excessive traffic, an accident, or a stalled car. Rather, the cause of my delayed commute was a turtle: one single turtle crossing the road, holding up about 30
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Tongue Twister: Commander Closes Construction Site for COVID and Contractor Can’t Recover Contract Costs
Last month, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals held that a public contractor could not recover $100k in construction costs incurred following the government’s decision to close down a base in Tennessee due to COVID-19.
Tornadoes and Other Catastrophic Events Can Cripple a Construction Project—And How to Respond
Last month, a construction worker died as a storm swept through a construction site in Lebanon, Indiana. The preliminary investigation determined that the contractor was on an elevated platform while working on an industrial warehouse that was under construction.…
You Can’t Treat Construction Claims Like Your Grandkids
I have seven children. and two of them have flown the coop. I also have two grandchildren who are ripe for spoiling. You see, grandchildren are a different type of kid, which means I get to treat them different than…
Virginia Joins 11 Other States Prohibiting Pay-If-Paid Clauses in Construction Contracts
If you have Googled, “Virginia Pay If Paid” or “Virginia Pay When Paid” or “Pay if Paid Enforceable” or “best construction lawyer ever”, then you likely have found your way here (that last one is mere puffery). Let’s cut to…
Broad Form Lien Waivers No Longer Part of the Game in North Carolina
North Carolina Avenue is one of the hottest properties in Monopoly, says most of my kids. And if you are a contractor or subcontractor in North Carolina, the law makers recently afforded you some additional protections to your lien rights.While…
COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Federal Contractors
On September 24, 2021, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force released guidance detailing COVID-19 vaccination and other pandemic-related workplace safety requirements for federal contractors in accordance with the Executive Order issued by President Biden on September 9, 2021. The Executive…
Pre-Bid Documents and Estimates Can’t Be Hidden Behind the Curtain in Disputed Delay Claims
With the kids off for spring break this week, we nestled around the big screen for a family favorite. “The Great Oz has spoken! . . . Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain!” My littlest chuckled.
Just…
That’s A Goocher: SD Court Finds Enforceable Construction Contract Despite Lack of Time Component
What’s a goocher? If you saw the movie, Stand By Me, then you know exactly what I mean. And there are times when parties to a construction contract face a goocher. Here’s what I mean…
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