In the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and economic sanctions imposed by countries around the world in response, supply chain disruptions and the resulting scarcity of construction have resulted in price escalation that threatens construction project budgets. To
Ahead of Schedule
Real Estate, Development & Construction Law Blog
Ahead of Schedule, published by Stoel Rives LLP, focuses on legal developments and practical guidance primarily in real estate, construction, and dispute resolution. The blog covers regulatory changes affecting real estate professionals, contract drafting strategies to anticipate litigation risks, and evolving laws impacting construction project payments and retention. It also explores mediation dynamics and the implications of contract clauses such as third-party beneficiary provisions. The content is aimed at helping legal practitioners, developers, contractors, and brokers navigate compliance, risk management, and dispute resolution within these sectors.
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Construction Law Updates, Public Works Issues, and Judicial Perspectives on Litigation in an Evolving Courtroom
By Bart Reed
On June 10, I will be co-chairing and my colleague Colm Nelson will be a panelist during the annual mid-year WSBA Construction Law Section CLE. This program is a full-day webinar presented by the WSBA in partnership with Stoel Rives…
Looking Back — and Ahead — After Two Years of a Pandemic
In my column for the Daily Journal of Commerce from two years ago, I wrote that proceeding with ongoing or planned construction was not without impact or risk tied to COVID-19, and I provided a checklist for owners, designers and…
Construction Project Scheduling & Delay Claims CLE — Seattle
On May 6, 2022, I will be presenting as part of The Seminar Group CLE seminar Construction Project Scheduling & Delay Claims, which you can attend in Seattle or online. Intended for architects, attorneys, contractors, engineers, and municipal and government…
Another Risk Management Tool for Private Owners in a Volatile Construction Market
By Tamara Boeck
Traditionally, private owners of construction projects have not considered bonds — either payment or performance bonds by the general contractor — because of the additional cost and because they felt confident that the contractors and their subcontractors, suppliers and vendors…
How to Know When Bidding Practices Cross the Line
By Sean Gay
An unfortunate side effect of growing economic stimulus and infrastructure spending is an environment that encourages unethical and illegal bidding practices. In my latest article for the Daily Journal of Commerce, I look at several categories of such practices and…
Managing Engineering Liability and Risk in Oregon
By Sean Gay & Zachary Davis
On February 25, 2022, my colleague Zachary Davis and I will be presenting as part of a HalfMoon Education live interactive webinar Managing Engineering Liability and Risk in Oregon. Zachary will present “Law of Engineering Malpractice,” an overview of professional…
Every Construction Project Comes With Risk, but It Can Be Managed
By Karl Oles
In my latest article for the Daily Journal of Commerce, I provide a few suggestions for contractors, and perhaps project owners as well, to manage risk through a construction contract. Provisions that can be included in a contract to achieve…
Ideas to Help Contractors Build Better Projects in the Year Ahead
The year 2021 was an interesting and unsettled one in the construction industry — bids and projects grew in numbers in some market sectors and regions yet slowed or halted in others. An aftereffect of this activity was a variety…
Don’t Overlook Your Liquidated Damages Provision
Among contractual provisions that sometimes go unnoticed or unappreciated is the “liquidated damages” provision, which is often used in construction contracts to identify the amount of damages that a contractor will owe the owner if there is a delay in…