I have been thinking of launching a leadership mastermind for construction professionals. And this idea came to me over the past month as the world basically came to a complete halt—except for the construction industry, which has instead been
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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CDC and OSHA Speak: How to Keep Construction Workers Safe During COVID-19 Pandemic
Many jurisdictions have allowed construction activities to continue through the COVID-19 pandemic. But the “stay at home” restrictions have varied from a state to state. Restrictions vary depending on whether the project is public infrastructure, to commercial, to health care,…
Complimentary E-Book: Best Practices for Contractors to Address COVID-19
I am not going to even attempt to describe what has occurred over the past week. You’ve read it online. You’ve watched the daily news reports. You’ve listened to the radio. And you’ve even had to adjust your own schedule…
Contractor’s Alleged Licensing Violation Raises Due Process Concerns in Mississippi
Contractor licensing violations raise serious concerns for all parties. For an owner, an unlicensed contractor may affect financing options on one end and the contractor’s entitlement to recover profits on the other end. For contractors, a licensing violation can have…
Email Sent After Final Payment Held Insufficient to Preserve Timeliness of Claim Against Government
They say that hindsight is 20/20. Who is they, anyway? The old proverb means that it is easy to understand something after it has already happened. In the world of construction contracts, preservation of claims made in hindsight does not…
Tornadoes and Other Catastrophic Events Can Cripple a Construction Project—And How to Respond
I missed it by less than an hour. I was working late last week and left my office right before midnight … which happened to be right before a Category 5 tornado ripped through the outskirts of downtown Nashville and…
Lump Sum or Cost-Plus Contract: You Can’t Have It Both Ways
As a single dad of a handful of kids, my evenings and weekends are always a joyful ride. Just last weekend, I had a mini trial with one of my Littles who, get this, wanted to spend the night at…
Construction Law Summit in Nashville: How to Claim an Invitation!
I have been blogging for over 10 years now. I have spoken at construction and leadership conferences all over the country. Do you want to know my favorite place to speak?
My favorite place to speak is wherever I am. That’s…
What About Changes? A Lesson from the Side of the Interstate on Christmas Morning
You know that I have a lot of kids. But what you may not know is that our family went through a major change last year—their mom and I got a divorce. And so … like a construction project sometimes…