Karalynn Cromeens | The Cromeens Law Firm Pop quiz: Who is in the best position to finance a construction project? If you answered, “The owner,” you’d be right. While the owner normally obtains funds from a bank to pay for construction, they are not the ones who finance the project. The subcontractors are the ones… Continue reading Chapter 9: Pay When Paid Clauses
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Office of the Attorney General Releases Informal Opinion Shedding Light on the Meaning of “Mixed Use” Zoning Districts Under Live Local Act
Allison Gray, Tara Tedrow and Rebecca Wilson | Lowndes The Live Local Act (Act), originally passed on March 29, 2023, was modified by SB328 on May 16, 2024. While the Act has been heralded as a solution to Florida’s affordable housing shortage, it has faced roadblocks since its adoption. However, the clarifications in SB328 have been helpful for developers… Continue reading Office of the Attorney General Releases Informal Opinion Shedding Light on the Meaning of “Mixed Use” Zoning Districts Under Live Local Act
Can Businesses Resolve Construction Disputes Outside of Court
Baker & Associates Time is of the essence in any construction project. So, if a dispute arises at any point, business owners generally wish to avoid the chance of a time-consuming case going to court. Can California construction businesses manage these disputes effectively outside of court? It is possible in some cases. Business owners should carefully consider… Continue reading Can Businesses Resolve Construction Disputes Outside of Court
Designer Qualifies as Subcontractor Under Colorado Prompt Payment Act
John Mark Goodman | BuildSmart The court in AECOM v. Flatiron was back at it last week with rulings on the parties’ post-trial motions. As you may recall, the case was tried to a jury earlier this year. The jury returned a verdict for AECOM in the amount of $5 million. Flatiron’s modified total cost counterclaim in the amount of $250 million was rejected. AECOM’s… Continue reading Designer Qualifies as Subcontractor Under Colorado Prompt Payment Act
Design-build Projects – Engineering Considerations From Concept To Bid To Detailed Design
Rahul Ratakonda | HKA Introduction Design-build is a project delivery method in which the owner contracts the design and construction of a project to a single entity. These types of projects shift the risk away from the owner to the design-build entity. Due to reduced owner risk, this approach is one of the most widely… Continue reading Design-build Projects – Engineering Considerations From Concept To Bid To Detailed Design