Avoiding Contract Conflicts: 5 Key AIA Provisions to Align with Loan Documents

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

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

Breaking Down the Walls: A Series on Construction Delay Claims (Part 4 of 6)

Thomas Certo | Ankura In the fast-paced world of construction, delays and disruption can pose significant challenges to project success. In this Breaking Down the Walls series, Gary Brummer, a partner at Margie Strub Construction Law LLP, and Jacob Lokash, an associate at the firm, draw upon their extensive legal expertise to explore the complexities of construction… Continue reading Breaking Down the Walls: A Series on Construction Delay Claims (Part 4 of 6)

Comparing Public-Private Partnerships in Construction: A Damages Perspective

Charles Parekh | HKA Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are an increasingly prevalent financing and project delivery model in the construction industry, addressing complex infrastructure challenges by merging the strengths of both the public and private sectors. This collaboration is often crucial to meeting the escalating demand for modern infrastructure driven by rapid urbanization and technological advancements.… Continue reading Comparing Public-Private Partnerships in Construction: A Damages Perspective

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