Jeffrey M. Reichard | Nexsen Pruet | August 2, 2018 As you probably have heard by now, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) introduced its updated versions of its most popular standard form contracts in April of 2017. However, many owners, contractors, architect and subcontractors are still using the 2007 versions of these same agreements.… Continue reading AIA Changes – It’s Time to Convert Before It’s Too Late
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A Guide to Obtaining Payment for Changed Work Not Expressly Authorized
Eugene Polyak | Smith Currie & Hancock | July 30, 2018 Changes in the work are common on construction projects. But not all changes are handled in strict accordance with the contract’s changes clause. For contractors, it is essential to be paid for the extra work caused by changes. This can become a problem if… Continue reading A Guide to Obtaining Payment for Changed Work Not Expressly Authorized
No Damages for Delay Clause? How About Damages for a Cardinal Change? Steel Erector Claims its 301 Day Delay Constitutes an Abandonment of the Subcontract and CA Fed Court Agrees.
Brendan Carter, Esq. | The Dispute Resolver | July 28, 2018 Sauer Incorporated (Sauer) entered into a design-build contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the design and construction of the Operational Readiness Training Complex at Fort Hunter Ligget, California. Sauer then executed a subcontract with Agate Steel, Inc. (Agate) for the structural steel… Continue reading No Damages for Delay Clause? How About Damages for a Cardinal Change? Steel Erector Claims its 301 Day Delay Constitutes an Abandonment of the Subcontract and CA Fed Court Agrees.
Sometimes You Get Away with Unwritten Contracts. . .
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings | July 10, 2018 I have spoken often regarding the need for a well written construction contract that sets out the “terms of engagement” for your construction project. A written construction contract sets expectations and allows the parties to the contract to determine the “law” of their project. An unwritten “gentleman’s agreement” can… Continue reading Sometimes You Get Away with Unwritten Contracts. . .
In Contracts, One Word Makes All the Difference
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings | July 4, 2018 Here at Musings, I sometimes feel as if I am beating the “contract is king” drum to death. However, each time I start to get this feeling, a new case out of either the Virginia state courts or the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals… Continue reading In Contracts, One Word Makes All the Difference