Robert Alfert, Jr. | Construction Executive The construction sector has been in a bull market for an unprecedented period of time. With the novel impacts from the coronavirus—and all the associated side effects, such as government moratoria, shipping delays and materials availability—we are now in a market of extreme volatility in pricing, inflation and increasing… Continue reading Include Materials Price Escalation Clauses in Construction Clauses
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Failure to Follow Claims Procedure was an Irrevocable Waiver of the Claim
Stan Martin | Commonsense Construction Law LLC | February 3, 2016 Consider this sentence: “courts cannot decide cases of contract interpretation on the basis of what is just or equitable.” Contractors are reminded, via an Ohio Court of Appeals decision, that claim deadlines and waiver language will be applied when the contractor is late in… Continue reading Failure to Follow Claims Procedure was an Irrevocable Waiver of the Claim
General Contractors Beware of Subordination Clauses
Amy M. Anker, Esq. | Construction Chaos | December 10, 2014 In California, a general contractor can usually rest assured that in the event of nonpayment, it can rely upon the remedy of a mechanics lien, which remedy is, in fact, even a constitutional right. The priority rights accorded to mechanics liens are strong. For example,… Continue reading General Contractors Beware of Subordination Clauses