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Matthew DeVries
Best Practices Construction Law is a legal blog authored by Matthew J. DeVries, a shareholder at Buchalter, a full-service business law firm with offices across several U.S. states. The blog focuses on legal issues and best practices within the construction industry, covering topics such as risk assessment, claims management, contract drafting, project management, technology in construction, alternative dispute resolution, and legal trends. It provides analysis and commentary relevant to contractors, developers, owners, and other stakeholders involved in construction projects, including public infrastructure and commercial developments. The content aims to address practical problems and solutions encountered in construction law and project execution.
482 published works
Best Practices Construction Law
Rockstar of Sustainability Helps Grow Green Prefab Homes
What does it take to become a Rockstar of Sustainability in today's environment? As reported by Wendy Koch of USA Today, it takes the following: Being an architect in San Francisco…
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Construction Contracts and Arbitration Provisions: Is the Word “May” Mandatory? Maybe!
You don’t always say what you mean. And you don’t always mean what you say. In construction contracts, parties attempt to use plain and ordinary words to describe their respective obligations. For…
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Real Life LEED AP Exam Question: May Town Center in Nashville
Look around the internet and you are sure to find one of these: The design team of a 28,000 sq. ft. public school hope to achieve SS Credit 6.2, Stormwater…
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Nametag Scott: Best Practices for “Marketing Awesomeness”
Yes, he actually said that ... Marketing Awesomeness! "Nametag Scott" is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, blogger and consultant. Here is a short video about how Scott Epstein got into the nametag-writing-speaking-marketing business. What does…
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ConsensusDOCS Beats AIA to the Punch: Releases Federal Gov’t Contract
In case you have not heard, on June 11, 2009, ConsensusDOCS released what is reported to be the first and only standard contract designed specifically for federal government construction projects.…
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Dear Wife: Smart Thermostat Can Adjust Temp Online
I know it's a gamble to think that my wife or kids would be reading Best Practices ... but in case you do ... my birthday is right around the…
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Find Me at “Construction Law Musings”
This occurred a few months ago: “Honey, do you remember when we were talking about grace this week? Although you should eat all your food, I am going to show…
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BNA: “Climate Change Bill Offers Construction Opportunities, Raises Concerns”
Within the past couple of months, BNA started a new report called Infrastructure Investment & Policy Report. Earlier this week, I was contacted by BNA reporter Kate Naseef to share some thoughts about HR 2454,…
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Integrity in Construction Contracting: Lessons from an Eleven Year Old Princess
Essays are a great way to teach lessons. Right now, my eleven year old daughter … who I will simply call “Princess” … is at that age where almost everyday…
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What Do You Get When You Cross Green Construction and Indian Country?
"Land of Enchantment" "Donavan Natachu" "Stimulus Package" "Green Construction" "Indian Country" "Dean Suagee" "Keya Earth" "Indian Gaming Magazine" "Zuni Housing Authority"