James T. Dixon | Brouse McDowell When examining the boilerplate terms of a construction contract before signing, pay particular attention to whether it includes a clause like this: Contractor warrants and represents that it is and will remain compliant with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to human slavery and trafficking. These terms are becoming… Continue reading Compliance With Anti-Trafficking Terminology in Construction Contracts
Month: June 2021
Drones in the Construction Industry
Michael C. Kelley | Shutts Construction Blog In just a few short years, drones and the real-time data they collect have contributed to improvements across the construction industry, from overall project efficiency to visual progress reporting for clients and stakeholders. Many builders and owners are using drones to help document construction progress, particularly the turnover… Continue reading Drones in the Construction Industry
Drafting or Negotiating a Subcontract – Questions to Consider
David Adelstein | Florida Construction Legal Updates When it comes to drafting and negotiating a subcontract, there are provisions that should be important to you from a risk assessment standpoint. From the subcontractor’s standpoint, below are questions you should ask, or issues you should consider, as you go through the subcontract. These are the same questions and… Continue reading Drafting or Negotiating a Subcontract – Questions to Consider
Building Materials Price Increase Clause for Contractors and Subcontractors – Three Options
William L. Porter | Porter Law Group With the arrival of inflation come concerns regarding increases in the price of building materials within the construction industry. Contractors, subcontractors and others who contract to perform construction work can suffer significant losses when the prices they must pay for materials rises significantly between the time they sign… Continue reading Building Materials Price Increase Clause for Contractors and Subcontractors – Three Options
JAMS Announces Updated Construction Rules
JAMS JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce it has revised and updated its Construction Arbitration Rules & Procedures and Expedited Construction Arbitration Rules & Procedures, effective June 1. These Rules were updated to reflect the latest developments and trends in construction arbitration. In response to the transition to virtual and hybrid… Continue reading JAMS Announces Updated Construction Rules