No Written Change Order? No Problem! Court Sides with Subcontractor in Payment Dispute

John Mark Goodman | BuildSmart Many contracts contain provisions requiring that changes to a contract be in writing and signed by a particular authorized person. Under such provisions, work done without proper written authorization will not be reimbursed. So, what happens when, in the rush to get the job done, work is done without prior written… Continue reading No Written Change Order? No Problem! Court Sides with Subcontractor in Payment Dispute

A Classic Blunder: Practical Advice for Avoiding Two-Front Wars

William Underwood | ConsensusDocs “Ha ha! You fool! You fell victim to one of the classic blunders – the most famous of which is ‘never get involved in a land war in Asia’ – but only slightly less well-known is this: ‘Never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line.’”[1] Vizzini forgot… Continue reading A Classic Blunder: Practical Advice for Avoiding Two-Front Wars

Contract Provisions That Help Manage Risk on Long-Term Projects

Jason Lambert | Construction Executive Few things can dampen the thrill and promise of a newly closed construction deal than the realization that it could quickly become a losing proposition for the contractor depending on economic and other conditions. In an era of instant information, constantly adjusting markets and political extremes, projects that start under… Continue reading Contract Provisions That Help Manage Risk on Long-Term Projects

So the Government Shut Down Your Construction Project—What Next?

Matthew D. Stockwell and Laura Bourgeois LoBue | Pillsbury Last Friday, New York issued updated guidance that halted all construction in the state, except for “essential construction” which consists of roads, bridges, transit facilities, utilities, hospitals or health care facilities, affordable housing, and homeless shelters. As a result, most commercial construction and condominium projects are now on… Continue reading So the Government Shut Down Your Construction Project—What Next?

Understand and Define Key Substantive Contract Provisions

Phillip L. Sampson, Jr. and Richard F. Whiteley | Construction Executive The following contract provisions should be clearly understood before undertaking any construction project commences. FORCE MAJEURE Often referred to as an “Act of God,” a force majeure is an event, typically beyond the parties’ control, that prevents performance under a contract. To determine if… Continue reading Understand and Define Key Substantive Contract Provisions

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