Mario Nicholas | Stoel Rives Drafting and negotiating subcontracts can be tricky for both general contractors and subcontractors. General contractors are caught in between owners and subcontractors as the ones that will be held responsible for the work performed by the subcontractor, and their subcontracts should reflect that risk. Subcontractors, on the other hand, may… Continue reading Subcontracts: Tips For General Contractors And Subcontractors
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Understanding the Impact of AI: Artificial Intelligence, Construction Contracts, and Even More Complicated Disputes
Aaron Evenchik adn Rob Remington | Hahn Loeser & Parks Artificial Intelligence will impact construction in ways that are both predictable and unexpected. Similar to technologies such as Building Information Modeling (BIM) and GPS, the use of AI hopes to make construction safer, less prone to error, find issues earlier, and reduce delay and costs. … Continue reading Understanding the Impact of AI: Artificial Intelligence, Construction Contracts, and Even More Complicated Disputes
What to Do if Your Federal Contract was Wrongfully Terminated by the Government
Aron B. Beezley and Nathaniel J. Greeson | BuildSmart Government contracts often include a termination for convenience clause, generally allowing federal agencies to cancel agreements when it serves the government’s interest. While this power is fairly broad, it is not absolute — and when misused, contractors may have legal recourse. Several court cases highlight situations… Continue reading What to Do if Your Federal Contract was Wrongfully Terminated by the Government
Keep an Eye Out on What Your Insurance Policy and Contract Says
David Adelstein | Florida Construction Legal Updates There is a very good reason the contract requires the party providing a service (e.g., subcontractor) to name the paying party (e.g., general contractor) as an additional insured under its liability policies (e.g., CGL policy) on a primary and non-contributory basis. There is also a very good reason why you, as an insured, should read… Continue reading Keep an Eye Out on What Your Insurance Policy and Contract Says
The Government Contractor’s Guide to Termination for Convenience
Aron C. Beezley and Nathaniel J. Greeson | BuildSmart The Trump administration, as part of its efforts to reshape the federal government, began terminating federal contracts for the convenience of the government almost immediately after coming back to town. These contract terminations show no signs of slowing in the near term. Accordingly, government contractors need… Continue reading The Government Contractor’s Guide to Termination for Convenience