Jose A. Aquino | Duane Morris For approximately 25 years, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been involved in developing building codes to help homes withstand natural disasters. However, the Trump Administration has recently halted these efforts, withdrawing FEMA’s involvement from the latest building code improvements. National Public Radio (NPR) reported that FEMA is… Continue reading FEMA’s Withdrawal From Building Code Development
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Is It Defamatory to Call Your Contractor a Crook and a Con Man?
John Mark Goodman | BuildSmart Not according to a decision from a federal court in Ohio. The case involves a landscaping project at a hillside home in Cincinnati. The property overlooks the Ohio River, but like many projects that become cases, it ended up in the ditch. Dissatisfied with the progress of the work, the… Continue reading Is It Defamatory to Call Your Contractor a Crook and a Con Man?
Cost Efficiency as a Strategy
Aami Heiskanen | AEC Business Cost efficiency is the strategic choice for many construction companies. When clients are well aware of what they want, and when many rules and regulations are guiding the buyer and the seller, competition on price prevails. What strategies are feasible when it comes to price competition? “Competitive forces are beyond… Continue reading Cost Efficiency as a Strategy
Winning Construction Disputes: Strategic Negotiation for Better Outcomes
Mohamed Asker | The Dispute Resolver Construction projects are inherently complex, and disputes seem to be inevitable. Whether it’s a disagreement over defective work, delayed payments, or unforeseen site conditions, effective negotiation can mean the difference between a favorable settlement and an expensive, drawn-out battle. While many in the industry rely on traditional bargaining tactics… Continue reading Winning Construction Disputes: Strategic Negotiation for Better Outcomes
Breaking Down the Walls: A Series on Construction Delay Claims (Part 4 of 6)
Thomas Certo | Ankura In the fast-paced world of construction, delays and disruption can pose significant challenges to project success. In this Breaking Down the Walls series, Gary Brummer, a partner at Margie Strub Construction Law LLP, and Jacob Lokash, an associate at the firm, draw upon their extensive legal expertise to explore the complexities of construction… Continue reading Breaking Down the Walls: A Series on Construction Delay Claims (Part 4 of 6)