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Construction Contract
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Ahead of Schedule
Five Questions an Owner Should Ask About Insurance and Bonds
Contractors often have limited liquid assets, so insurance and bonding are often the best resources available to an owner to protect against contractor default or defective work. However, not all…
Hawaii Construction Law
ICA Decision Doubles Down on Important Finding that a Contractor Assumes the Role of an Insurer If it Contracts to Defend and Indemnify
By Anna Oshiro
AIA contract language on indemnification typically requires contractors to hold harmless and indemnify against claims arising out of their performance of work. Simply translated, this means if an owner is…
ContractsProf Blog
Construction Contracts that Kill
Property development is often considered a way for local communities to earn more taxes and evolve with times in general. But when construction and other development is approved in geologically…
Best Practices Construction Law
Construction Contract Tip: Pay Attention to “Coordination and Cooperation ” Clauses
Busy, busy, busy! I have reviewed five new construction contracts in the past two weeks. If you are a contractor, there are a number of key provisions that you will…
From the Ground Up
(3 of 3) Time Limitations on Claims Arising From Construction Contracts: Best Practices in Light of Recent Court Rulings
By Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP
Introduction. As a result of recent Oregon court decisions relating to the statute of limitations and statute of ultimate repose for construction related claims, contractors and developers must adjust their…
From the Ground Up
(1 of 3) Time Limitations on Claims Arising From Construction Contracts: Best Practices in Light of Recent Court Rulings
By Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP
Introduction. In the past, contractors and developers could feel secure that certain claims arising out of construction contracts would be barred after six years from completion of the project. A…
Louisiana Law Blog
Construction Contracts: Do You Know Who You Contracted With?
Recently, we have noticed an increase in the number of construction contracts that either identify (1) an incorrect entity or (2) a non-existent entity as a party to the contract.…
From the Ground Up
Southwest Washington Contractors Association’s Risky Business Seminar Series: Contracts
The Southwest Washington Contractors Association (SWCA) will be presenting the latest in their Risky Business Seminar Series on September 18, 2014, at 1:30 PM at the Vancouver Community Library. The…
Best Practices Construction Law
AIA’s Updated Design-Build Documents Highlight Some Best Practices
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently released seven updated documents in its design-build family. According to AIA, the 2014 Design-Build documents enhance the early interaction between the Owner and the Design-Builder,…
Best Practices Construction Law
“Sole Option” Arbitration Provision in Construction Contract Can Be Good
Sometimes it is a race to the courthouse and dispute resolution for construction disputes can take many forms: litigation, mediation, arbitration, med-arb, dispute review boards, flip-a-coin, etc. Every now and…