I just received an email this morning from ConsensusDocs, announcing that they will be offering a new and significantly improved new technology platform for ConsensusDocs contracts within the next two weeks that will improve the contract process.
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Development and Construction Contracts: What You Need to Know
Noted author and business attorney, Peter Siviglia, often talks about “forms of writing”… In today’s post, I discuss some tips on drafting development and construction contracts.
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How Do You Do It All: Work? Family? Blog? Answer: Google Reader.
A week does not go by without a friend, colleague, or new acquaintance asking me, “How do you do it all?” The short answer: “It’s tough … very tough … but I have some help.” Today’s post is about use of Google Reader to help with your research.
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Ambiguous Words in a Construction Contract Can LEED to Miscommunication
I have my Google reader set to search various blogs, news sites, and Twitter feeds to help me keep current with the latest trends in the construction industry. There remains one major problem: the words we use have different meanings for everyone. Today’s post addresses “ambiguity” in construction contracts.
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What To Do When Bones Are Found on Your Construction Site?
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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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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Measured Mile: How Contractors Can Recover for Lost Productivity
When contractors seek additional compensation for changes, differing site conditions or other delays, they must convince the DOT or court of the amount they are entitled to be paid. Today’s post discusses one approach to recovery.
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Top 20 Contract Issues for Contractors and Subcontractors (Part 4)
You probably thought you would never see the finish line to this series of posts on the Top 20 contract issues for contractors and subcontractors. Well, here we are, at the finish line.
In this final part of the four-part series, I share the last few areas of concern for contractors and subcontractors when
Top 20 Contract Issues for Contractors and Subcontractors (Part 3)
My friend Melissa Brumback of Construction Law in North Carolina said that my post yesterday on construction contract issues was SCARY (…although I think she only wanted a shout-out…). In any event, I am glad that I am receiving good feedback on my list of Top 20 Contract Issues.
In this third part
Top 20 Contract Issues for Contractors and Subcontractors (Part 2)
After yesterday’s post, I received an email from a reader saying that the post was SWEET. Thanks for the comment! (This picture is for you!) To start a SOUR trend, today I am going to address terminations and changes.
In this second part of a four-part series, I will share some of the contract issues