Chris A. Raftery | Faegre Baker Daniels | September 4, 2018 In the construction industry, we see a growing trend of contractors, subcontractors and designers collaborating to pursue large construction contracts. Among many benefits, these collaborations enable companies to pursue projects that would otherwise be too large by combining their resources and skill sets with… Continue reading Teaming Agreements: Avoiding Unenforceable ‘Agreements to Agree’
Month: September 2018
Construction Law: Final Payment by Owner, Avoiding Lien Claims
Donalt J. Eglinton | Wardand Smith | September 5, 2018 A contractor has finished work on a construction project in North Carolina and submitted a written request for final payment to the owner of the real property that has been improved by the construction. The owner is concerned about having to deal with liens from… Continue reading Construction Law: Final Payment by Owner, Avoiding Lien Claims
The Skyscrapers of the Future Will Be Made of Wood
David J. Petersen | Tonkon Torp. | September 6, 2018 On August 8, the Oregon Building Codes Division approved a new state building code called a Statewide Alternate Method. The new code authorizes the construction of wood buildings taller than six stories, which was the previous limit. Taller wood buildings have been made possible by technological advances with cross-laminated… Continue reading The Skyscrapers of the Future Will Be Made of Wood
Avoid Delay or Get Ready to Pay: The Risks of “Time-Is-of-The-Essence” Clauses
Stephen Orlando | Gordon & Rees Scully Mansukhani | August 10, 2018 Like death and taxes, construction delays are inevitable. Even the most cautious, diligent contractor may face subcontractor disputes, supply shortages, or inclement weather which slows down a project. Even if the contractor avoids unexpected problems, the sheer complexity of a job may cause… Continue reading Avoid Delay or Get Ready to Pay: The Risks of “Time-Is-of-The-Essence” Clauses
Construction Arbitration: The Pros and Cons
Jason T. Strickland | Wardand Smith | August 29, 2018 It’s an unfortunate fact that many construction projects end in disputes, driving the parties into some form of dispute resolution. Many of these construction disputes are resolved through arbitration, which is a process by which the parties in dispute, instead of going to court to… Continue reading Construction Arbitration: The Pros and Cons