Stuart Rosen | Construction Executive Lately, in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a heightened concern that some construction projects will not proceed as planned. Therefore, it is important to review each party’s right to terminate a construction contract and to examine some of the resulting consequences. While the parties to a construction contract… Continue reading Termination of Construction Contracts
Month: December 2020
Is Privity of Contract with the Owner a Requirement of a Valid Mechanic’s Lien? Not for GC’s
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings As any reader of this construction law blog knows, mechanic’s liens make up much of the discussion here at Construction Law Musings. A recent case out of Fairfax County, Virginia examined the question of whether contractual privity between the general contractor and owner of the property at issue is necessary. As… Continue reading Is Privity of Contract with the Owner a Requirement of a Valid Mechanic’s Lien? Not for GC’s
Written Change Order Requirements In Construction Contracts May Be Waived
Bradley Pollina | Cole Schotz A frequent topic of dispute in litigation involving construction projects is whether a subcontractor is entitled to payment for work it performs outside its contractual scope of work—often referred to as “extra work” or “change order work”—without obtaining a signed written change order to perform the work. The same issue… Continue reading Written Change Order Requirements In Construction Contracts May Be Waived
How Evolving Technology Is Disrupting the Construction Sector
Melanie B. Senosiain | Construction Blog Take a look at a construction site today and you may see drones flying overhead, robots working on buildings, and construction workers donning wearable technology that monitors their health and activity. Construction technology has continued to progress with the times, and companies within the industry are utilizing the latest… Continue reading How Evolving Technology Is Disrupting the Construction Sector
Construction Industry’s Emerging Best Practices for Navigating the Haze of Marijuana Legalization
Rheanne Dodson Falkner | Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani On November 3, 2020, marijuana emerged from election night on fire! Marijuana was on the ballot in five states and proved victorious in all five. South Dakota voters voted to legalize both recreational and medicinal marijuana use. Arizona, Montana, and New Jersey voted to legalize the recreational… Continue reading Construction Industry’s Emerging Best Practices for Navigating the Haze of Marijuana Legalization