Eric A. Grasberger – June 13, 2013 Oregon Senate Bill 254A and the CMGC method generally garner more attention than is justified. Here is the background. On a typical non-CMGC project, the general contractor will bid on a complete or nearly complete set of design documents. This is referred to as “design-bid-build.” In public construction, competitive bidding is… Continue reading SB 254A and Oregon’s CMGC Rules Are Overblown
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Some Courts Say That Owners Cannot Sue Their Architects And Consultants For Designing Noncompliant Facilities
Minh N. Vu – May 21, 2013 Owners of commercial facilities and developers of multifamily housing should take note of an alarming trend: Some courts are not allowing owners and developers to sue their architects and consultants for designing facilities that do not comply Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Housing Act (FHA) accessibility… Continue reading Some Courts Say That Owners Cannot Sue Their Architects And Consultants For Designing Noncompliant Facilities
What Architects & Engineers Need to Know about the New Lien Law | Melissa Dewey Brumback – JDSupra
Melissa Dewey Brumback – April 8, 2013 I have previously discussed the ABCs of Lien Laws for those making claims on a project (that is, architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers) and the 123s of Lien Laws for project owners. Now, time to learn some new tricks: enter, the Lien Agent. In case you’ve been hiding… Continue reading What Architects & Engineers Need to Know about the New Lien Law | Melissa Dewey Brumback – JDSupra