David McLain | Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell The Colorado Court of Appeals recently issued a significant decision in Veolia Water Technologies, Inc. v. Antero Treatment LLC, 2024 COA 126, clarifying the scope of the economic loss rule and the role of fraudulent misrepresentation in design-build contracts. The case serves as a cautionary tale for both… Continue reading Veolia Water Technologies, Inc. v. Antero Treatment LLC: Colorado Court of Appeals Addresses Fraud in Design-Build Contracts
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Time is Money on Construction Projects and Categories of Delay
David Adelstein | Florida Construction Legal Updates As we know on construction projects, the adage “time is money” always applies. It applies to contractors just as much as owners. If a project is delayed, a contractor incurs additional overhead costs known as general conditions and general requirements which are driven by time. Similarly, an owner experiences its own delay… Continue reading Time is Money on Construction Projects and Categories of Delay
Tariff Turbulence: Strengthening Construction Contracts to Weather the Storm
Stephen Schemenauer | Stinson In light of the Trump administration’s imposition of 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, construction industry stakeholders are facing renewed cost pressures and potential project delays. This alert discusses how targeted contractual provisions—specifically material price escalation clauses and delay provisions—can help manage these risks. Additional strategies to further protect… Continue reading Tariff Turbulence: Strengthening Construction Contracts to Weather the Storm
South Carolina Ruling Has Major Implications on Indemnity Provisions and Collateral Estoppel
Kirby Shealy III and W. Taylor Stanley | Adams and Reese Click here to read the S.C. Court of Appeals decision South Carolina contractors need to be aware of a recent decision by the South Carolina Court of Appeals that clarifies the landscape for indemnity provisions in contracts and introduces critical consideration regarding the application… Continue reading South Carolina Ruling Has Major Implications on Indemnity Provisions and Collateral Estoppel
What to Do If the Government Doesn’t Pay You as a Federal Contractor
Aron C. Beezley & Gabrielle A. Sprio | BuildSmart Winning a federal contract can be a significant opportunity, but what happens if the government doesn’t pay you on time — or at all? While the federal government is typically a reliable payer, delays or disputes can arise, especially in today’s political climate. If you’re facing… Continue reading What to Do If the Government Doesn’t Pay You as a Federal Contractor