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Construction Contract
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Federal Construction Contracting Blog
No Bonding Requirements? Think Again, Instructs the Federal Circuit
For federal construction contractors, payment and performance bond obligations in construction contracts with the federal government that exceed $150,000 should, typically, come as no surprise. However, what requirements should contractors…
China Law Insight
The enduring impartial FIDIC Engineer – one full circle?
By King & Wood
Following the long-awaited launch of the latest FIDIC suite of contracts in December 2017, what better time than now to revisit the institution of the FIDIC Engineer.
New Jersey Law Blog
Dealing With a Derelict Subcontractor
As all general contractors are aware, problems often arise during the performance of a construction project with subcontractors or vendors who are improperly performing pursuant to the terms of their…
Constructlaw®
General Contractor’s Unjustified Threats to Assess Delay Damages Against Subcontractor Are a Material Breach of Contract
Randy Kinder Excavating, Inc. v. JA Manning Constr. Co. 2018 U.S. App. LEXIS 21878 (8th Cir. Aug. 7, 2018) This article was published in the February 2019 issue of ConsensusDocs…
Louisiana Law Blog
Court Strikes Down Forum Selection Clause in Construction Contract for Work in Louisiana
The United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana recently relied on Louisiana Revised Statutes 9:2779 in holding unenforceable a mandatory forum selection clause in a construction contract.[1]…
Construction Payment Blog
Recovering From Hurricane Florence: Considerations for Construction Businesses
By Matt Viator
When a natural disaster is on the horizon, there are a million things to worry about. Obviously, safety is number one. But it’s also worth keeping an eye forward. After…
The Lien Zone
In Construction, Timing Is Everything
By Alex Barthet
Most people enter into a construction contract with the understanding that performance will occur within a specific timeframe. When that doesn’t happen, everyone tends to look to the terms of…
Best Practices Construction Law
Slow as a Turtle? “No Damages For Delay” Clause Inapplicable to Contractor’s Claim Against Architect
On Saturday, I took the kids to the zoo for a day-long adventure. Faith’s favorite attraction was the turtle compound that was filled with about 20 slowpokes walking a circle. …
South Florida Trial Practice
Florida Construction Contracts: Significant Changes in the 2017 AIA Documents – Payment Provisions
By W Mason
According to the AIA, the 2017 document set simplifies the payment provisions found in the older documents. In order to simplify the payment provisions, the AIA merely reorganized the items…
Constructlaw®
Ohio Court of Appeals Rules That Architect’s Authority Does Not Extend to Advancing Payments to Subcontractors, and Architect’s Liability Does Not Extend to Guaranteeing Subcontractors’ Work
Manley Architecture Grp., LLC, v. Santanello, 2018 Ohio App. LEXIS 2372 (June 7, 2018) Dr. Steven A. Santanello (“Santanello”) contracted with Manley Architecture Group, LLC (“MAG”) to design and manage…