For Construction Pros

Contractor has a Duty to Seek Clarification of Ambiguous Terms

If a contractor fails to get clarification, they may be bound to the owner's interpretation of the terms.

Article • October 27th, 2006

Third-party Claims Against Construction Professionals

What happens when contractors sue the architects?

Article • October 2nd, 2006

The Immigration Bill: What Does It Really Mean For Employers?

Key provisions to the Senate and House bills.

Article • September 5th, 2006

Make Sure Final Payment You Accept is all You Plan to Get

Your options for a final payment are to accept the payment or refuse it.

Article • August 25th, 2006

Failure to Comply with Notice of Claim Can Invalidate Valid Claims

Courts require that notice of claim provisions be strictly complied with prior to the commencement of an action.

Article • June 26th, 2006

When Do Contract Changes Not Have to Be in Writing?

A decision in Aqua Pool Renovations Inc. v. Paradise Manor Community Club Inc. illustrates some of the circumstances in which inaction, silence, or implication can modify the terms of a written contract.

Article • February 27th, 2006

The Intricacies of the Subletting and Contracting Fair Practices Act and its Application to Extra work and Disputed Work on Public Works Projects

Must a general contractor formally substitute a listed subcontractor when the subcontractor refuses to perform disputed work or extra work for which a change order has not been issued?

Article • October 25th, 2005

Legal Aspects and Ramifications of Filing Frivolous Bid Protests

The filing of bid protests seems all the more familiar in today's public works industry. Thus, it is important for contractors to be aware of the ramifications of filing bid protests which may be deemed frivolous.

Article • October 25th, 2005

Make sure

In the construction context, accord and satisfaction often arises when a contractor offers a final payment to a subcontractor for less than the subcontractor claims is owed.

Article • June 1st, 2005

Delay clause not enforceable when delay not contemplated by the parties

Who has rights when general contractor's actions increase the costs of the subcontractor?

Article • October 1st, 2004

Time Is Running Out . . .

Time really is running out if you plan to minimize your tax exposure for 2004.

Article • September 1st, 2004

Oral promise not enforceable contract.

Know the law surrounding oral contracts.

Article • August 1st, 2004

Subs control destiny when GC terminated

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