What happens when you find bones or human remains at a construction site? That’s what happened last week on a project in San Mateo, California. Today’s post discusses what you can do…
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Speakers, What To Do When Your Computer Locks During Your Presentation
You are giving a presentation. Your computer locks and you feel the sweat trickle on your brow as you hit, CTRL-ALT-DEL. Today’s post talks about how you can recover….
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Writing on the Wall: Handling Unexpected Issues on a Construction Project
The “hand writing on the wall” is a sign of doom or misfortune. When something goes bad on a construction project, you have many choices. Today’s post focuses on the best practice of finding a solution first and pointing the finger later.
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ABA Forum on Construction Industry’s Consultant Directory Now Online
If you regularly read this blog or follow me on Twitter, then you know I am member of the American Bar Association’s Forum on the Construction Industry. Over the past year, the Forum has been building an online tool for construction consultant’s. Well, it’s here!
What is the Consultant Directory? – An
90% of Construction Disputes Are Fact-Driven
Thanks for all inquiries and well wishes for our family. Yesterday, my wife was released from the hospital after a prolonged two-week stay. She has been ordered on bed rest for the near future, but we are on the road to recovery.
All the emails and phone calls from my friends and colleagues ("Matt
Planning for Success: Workforce Reductions in the Construction Industry
According to a new analysis of federal employment data released last week by the Associated General Contractors of America, construction employment declined in 179 out of 337 metropolitan areas between April 2010 and April 2011. AGC officials noted that despite recent increases in private-sector construction activity, the layoffs are occurring as public investments in
Contractor’s Time Clock: Why Is It Important for Federal Prevailing Wage Projects
One of my favorite vendors at the CONEXPO / CONAGG show featured the job clock system by ExakTime. They had a prime corner spot in one of the main exhibit halls and each representative greeted you with a smile from ear to ear. When I returned from Las Vegas to the real
Contractors, How Long Should You Keep Your Tax (and Project) Records?
I received an alert from my friends at KraftCPAs yesterday with the following subject line: "How long should your keep you tax records?"
The post by Morganne Keel contains some very basic, succinct and easy-to-implement ideas for document retention of tax records, including the following:
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Individual taxpayers
Keep at least three years, but
How To Prove a Constructive Change or Extra Work Claim
Many construction cases that end up in court or arbitration do so because contractors are unable to prove each of the elements of its claim. Additionally, the value of many out-of-court settlements is also reduced because the contractor is unable to prove each of the elements of this claim.
One of the more litigated issues
Heart and Mind: Joint Venture Agreements on Construction and Transportation Projects
A recent article in the Nashville Business Journal equated a joint venture on a construction project to a marriage: "Want a successful joint venture? Think seamless."
The article offered several points of what should be addressed in the joint venture agreement before pursuing work:
- Address potential consequences. Parties should address the potential consequences