We live in a world of e-mails, IMs, texts, Snapchats, Instagrams and the occasional fax. Although information is transmitted instantaneously in today’s environment, proof of receipt of that information (often called “Notice”) remains subject to some very strict rules imposed
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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Do Not Pass “Go” You Out-of-State, Unlicensed Contractor
I forgot how much fun it was playing family board games as a child. We recently dusted off some of the oldies like Sorry, Life and Monopoly to play with the kids. I laughed uncontrollably the first time I got…
In Construction, There’s A Tattletale And There’s What is Right
Sometimes, we avoid doing bad things because of the risk of getting caught. Other times, we avoid doing bad things because we simply choose to do right things. Whatever the camp you fall into, a recent government contracts case tells…
Additional Insured Status: Playing the Speak-Out Game on a Construction Project
Last weekend we played Speak-Out: Kids versus Parents, a game where you use a plastic thingy to obstruct your speech capabilities. The winning team is the one that guesses the most phrases. Reading and understanding an insurance policy on a construction…
My Daughter Gets No Devastation Damages…And Neither Do You Government Contractor!
Our middle child of seven kids suffers from classic Middle Child Syndrome. She has the largest heart in the family, and yet every other minute is a moment of devastation, wrought with feelings of neglect, resentfulness and sadness. We love her…
Disney Dad Reports About New Limitations Period for Construction Claims in Florida
As a father of seven children, my wife has often accused me of being Disney Dad−something to do with the allegation that I am the “fun” parent who takes the children to movies all the time, serves ice cream for breakfast,…
“Paid in Full” Wives’ Tale True? When Endorsing A Check, Yes Ma’am!
Long before I was an attorney, I heard this tale that if you endorsed a check that had the words “PAID IN FULL” written on the check, then you were accepting the check as full payment of what was owed. …
Project Documentation: The Bad Little Email That Got Produced
Believe it or not, there are always a wealth of emails and other documents produced in litigation that help “make the case” for the other side. Take, for the example, the e-mail I found in the files of one superintendent entitled “PROJECT DELAYS” ……
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.
As an example, when the parties use the word “shall”…
Spearin Doctrine: A Construction Case Described in A Tweet!
I read in my Twitter feed this morning about a recent case where the Missouri Court of Appeals formally adopted the Spearin Doctrine.
I immediately wondered if I could explain the Spearin Doctrine in less than 140 characters. Here you go:
US v.…