Jake Carroll and Jenna L. Lasseter | Nelson Mullins When negotiating construction contracts, attorneys often focus on the American Institute of Architects (AIA) A201-2017 General Conditions, a widely used standard in the industry. However, construction loan agreements, drafted from the lender’s perspective, frequently contain provisions that conflict with or impose additional obligations beyond those in… Continue reading Avoiding Contract Conflicts: 5 Key AIA Provisions to Align with Loan Documents
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The Importance of Bid Protests Amid DOGE’s Reduction Efforts
Aron C. Beezley and Patrick R. Quigley | BuildSmart In light of the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) recent efforts to reduce the number of federal government contracts and purportedly streamline the procurement process, it has never been more critical for federal contractors to understand the importance of bid protests. These protests can have far-reaching… Continue reading The Importance of Bid Protests Amid DOGE’s Reduction Efforts
FEMA’s Withdrawal From Building Code Development
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
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