As a father of seven children, I am always being asked to determine the “responsible party” when something breaks, gets lost, or is simply missing. In parenting, there is no written contract between the adult and to child to transfer
Best Practices Construction Law
Best Practices Construction Law, published by Matthew DeVries, focuses on legal issues and practical guidance related to the construction industry. The blog covers topics such as risk assessment, claims management, contract drafting, project management, and the use of technology like building information modeling. It also addresses dispute resolution methods including arbitration and mediation, legal trends, and regulatory developments affecting construction projects. The content is aimed at contractors, developers, owners, and legal professionals involved in construction, with insights on public and private infrastructure projects, commercial and residential construction, and industry best practices.
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Did the FAR Lose Its Mojo in the Government Contracts World? Depends.
It’s not everyday that you read about one of your longtime heroes, the Federal Acquisition Regulations (“FAR”), losing some of its mojo. The Nash & Cibinic Report read as follows: “The FAR: Does It Have Contractual Force and Effect?”
According to the…
How Construction May Be Affected by President Trump’s Executive Orders on Immigration
With all the talk about billions of dollars of investment in infrastructure and sweeping reversal of prior executive orders affecting construction labor and federal contracts, it should come as no surprise that President Trump’s recent executive orders on immigration may…
Texas Court Gobble-Gobbles New Federal Overtime Rules
On this Thanksgiving Eve, contractors and other employers can take a breathe and gobble down some extra turkey and pumpkin pie without worrying about the new increases in overtime rules.
On Tuesday, November 22, 2016, a Texas federal court entered…
What A Trump Card Means In The Game of Construction and Development
Like many of you, I stayed up late on Tuesday night / Wednesday morning to watch the 2016 election returns. I dragged myself into the office after only a few hours of sleep and my phone was immediately ringing. Some…
What I Learned from My Kids About Delay Claims
This past week, I came home to a complete mess in our backyard—it was littered with debris, trash, plates and utensils, and overturn patio furniture. My instruction to the kids yesterday morning was stern: “Clean up this mess by the…
How To Track Increased Construction Costs For Proving Claims
I previously blogged about the importance of using daily reports to prove construction claims.
In addition to daily reports, the following records should be prepared and maintained in the normal course of business to help prove claims and effectively…
Top 14 Most Common Scheduling Mistakes by Contractors
Many delay, disruption, and loss of productivity claims are lost or substantially reduced in value because mistakes, errors and carelessness are reflected in the original schedule and plan of operations. The original schedule is often the first piece of documentation…
Eeeek! What To Do When You Find Bones or Human Remains On the Construction Site?
Last month, authorities in Suffolk, Virginia were investigating a construction site where human bones were found. Forensic experts were called in to excavate the site and determine whether they were recent or from an old burial ground. Has this…
LOL! OMG. HUH? Court Finds That Text Message Can Form Binding Contract
In the world of Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn, it is no secret that individuals are communicating regularly on their smartphones about their business affairs. Recently, a court addressed the question about whether a text message can constitute a writing sufficient…