Spencer Wiegard – November 9, 2012 Over the past few days, I have found myself wading through the terms and conditions of a lengthy and complicated construction contract, while at the same time considering what topic I should write about. As I slogged through the legalese, I was reminded of a presentation that I gave… Continue reading Top Five General Tips for All Construction Contracts
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One-Sided Construction Contracts and their Limitations | Construction Law Carolinas
Gregory L. Shelton – November 16, 2012 I. Introduction We attorneys often hammer home the importance of reviewing and negotiating solid construction contracts. Standard industry contracts offered by ConsensusDOCS, the American Institute of Architects, the Design Build Institute of America, and others, provide a good foundation for negotiations because they are reasonably fair and generally… Continue reading One-Sided Construction Contracts and their Limitations | Construction Law Carolinas
Arbitration Clause Enforcement
Joseph J. Dinardo – October 5, 2012 Construction professionals across the country should be aware that courts will go to great lengths to enforce arbitration provisions whenever possible. This trend is due in part to the fact that the dockets of many courts are now more crowded than ever and judges seek for ways to… Continue reading Arbitration Clause Enforcement
Dispute Resolution Provisions in Construction Contracts
Antony L. Sanacory – October 2, 2012 Claims and disputes are common In the construction industry – projects are unpredictable and problems can occur for any number of reasons (e.g., poor weather and site conditions, material cost increases, design changes and delays, the owner’s decision to cancel the project, or any combination of these and… Continue reading Dispute Resolution Provisions in Construction Contracts
Construction Defect Claims: An Update [Part 1]
Thomas F. Segalla, Matthew S. Lerner and Han K. Kim – October 1, 2012 Construction defect coverage and liability litigation continues to be jurisdictionally specific and dictated by the relevant terms, conditions, limitations, exclusions and endorsements contained in the policy of insurance at issue. An assessment of the cases reported in this update indicates that… Continue reading Construction Defect Claims: An Update [Part 1]