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Construction Contract
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The Lien Zone
You Need These 2 Provisions in Your Contracts
By Alex Barthet
Every company seems to have its own form of contract these days. Whether it’s the general contractor, the plumber, or the tile distributor, everyone wants you to sign “their” contract,…
Louisiana Law Blog
Partial Certificates of Substantial Completion – a “Trap for the Unwary”
By Kean Miller
Louisiana law is clear – all claims against a contractor or design professional arising out of the planning, construction, design or building immovable or movable property must be brought within 5…
Construction Law Zone
Contractual Waiver of Subrogation Applied to Owner’s Non-Work Property
By Robinson+Cole's Construction Group
After an insurer pays for a covered loss by an owner under a property policy the insurer generally has the right, whether under the common law, statute or the policy…
Texas Construction Law Blog
How to Circumvent “No Damages for Delay” Clauses
By J.P. Vogel, Admin
Most commercial construction contracts contain a "No Damage For Delay" Clause and most contractors mistakenly believe they are Kings X for any potential claims related to delay caused by an…
BuildSmart
Recent Decision Underscores the Importance of Keeping Detailed and Accurate Daily Logs
The Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals’ (ASBCA) recent decision in Dick Pacific Constr. Co., Ltd, serves as an important reminder to federal construction contractors that keeping consistent and detailed…
Ahead of Schedule
Termination Clauses a Must for Owners
The recent termination of the joint venture of Skanska-Hunt from the Washington State Convention Center project (article here) is a good reminder of the importance of well-written termination clauses in…
Ahead of Schedule
Expect the Best, Prepare for the Worst – Drafting Construction or Design Contracts
By Karl Oles
When embarking on a new design or construction contract, all parties hope the road will be smooth and that any bumps can be handled by agreement. However, real disputes do…
School Law
Construction Corner: Construction Contract Basics
By Christine L. Chipman, Laurann Asklof
In a previous Construction Corner Post we discussed the primary elements of a design contract for a school construction project. In this post we will describe the basic elements of…
The Northwest Policyholder
Why a Decision on the Construction Statute of Repose Matters for Coverage in Oregon
By Seth Row
My colleagues Stacey Martinson and Christi Taylor posted an excellent summary on our From the Ground Up blog of a new Oregon Supreme Court decision—Shell v. Schollander Companies, Inc., 350 Or 552…
Ahead of Schedule
Key Aspects of Joint Check Agreements
By Bart Reed
Joint checks are a useful tool in the construction industry to give owners and prime contractors peace of mind that lower-tier subcontractors or suppliers are being paid and potential lien…