The ABCs of AIA Contracts: Legal Considerations

Shara Pipitone | DarrowEverett Whether you love them, hate them or this is your first-time hearing of them, the AIA form document set, created by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), are the most widely used forms in the construction industry today. AIA construction documents were intended to ease contract negotiations and the compliance process.… Continue reading The ABCs of AIA Contracts: Legal Considerations

Construction Contractors Should Prepare for the Effects of Potential New Tariffs on Construction Material Prices and Availability

C. Ryan Maloney | Shutts & Bowen President-elect Donald Trump recently stated on November 25, 2024, his intention to impose tariffs of 25% on all goods coming from Mexico and Canada on his first day in office unless those countries do more to stop the flow of migrants and the opioid fentanyl into the United… Continue reading Construction Contractors Should Prepare for the Effects of Potential New Tariffs on Construction Material Prices and Availability

Put Up or Shut Up: Court Grants Summary Judgment for Steel Sub in Price Escalation Clause Dispute

John Mark Goodman | BuildSmart An Illinois federal court ruled in favor of steel subcontractor Nucor in its contract dispute with Direct Steel. The project involved the construction of pre-engineering metal buildings for the Army Corps of Engineers. The general contractor, Direct Steel, subcontracted with Nucor for the supply of steel materials. The contract included a “Must Ship… Continue reading Put Up or Shut Up: Court Grants Summary Judgment for Steel Sub in Price Escalation Clause Dispute

Design Responsibility: The Need for Clarity

Shy Jackson and Rebecca Maxwell | BCLP SUMMARY In this Insight, Shy Jackson and Rebecca Maxwell consider what we can learn from the case of Workman Properties Ltd v Adi Building & Refurbishment Ltd [2024] EWHC 2627 (TCC) which provides a salient reminder of the importance of making sure the contract reflects the terms of… Continue reading Design Responsibility: The Need for Clarity

Harnessing AI in Construction Contracts: Key Insights for Defense Attorneys

Laura Colca | Goldberg Segalla Initially, legal research was labor-intensive, involving stacks of books and manual updates. The advent of platforms like Westlaw and Lexis significantly reduced research time. Today, Artificial Intelligence (AI) represents the next leap, offering transformative capabilities across various industries, including construction. The integration of AI in construction contracts is revolutionizing the… Continue reading Harnessing AI in Construction Contracts: Key Insights for Defense Attorneys

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