As the CDC issues guidelines progressively cautioning against attending activities with more than 1000, then 500, then 250, and now 50 people, it was only a matter of time before the coronavirus (COVID-19) impacted...more
From safety practices to cyber threats to labor and employment challenges, the risks faced by the construction industry are best managed by staying ahead of a rapidly changing environment....more
The Wall Street Journal recently reported that cyber-attacks by foreign governments into the nation’s electric grid are utilizing what it called "the system’s unprotected underbelly," the contractors and subcontractors that...more
The Wall Street Journal recently reported that cyberattacks by foreign governments into the nation’s electric grid are utilizing what it called "the system’s unprotected underbelly," the contractors and subcontractors that...more
When indemnity is mentioned, most owners, designers and contractors think of protection from third party claims asserted by parties with whom they have no contractual privity. However, depending on the language used,...more
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has proposed new policies on the applicability of the Buy America provisions in the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. Under the proposed policies, the Buy America...more
Use of Drones Increasing in Construction Industry -
Affordable and easy-to-fly, small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS), commonly referred to as “drones,” now are widely available for consumer purchase and use. Companies...more
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Substantial completion is described in AIA Document A201™-2007 as “the stage in the progress of the Work when the Work or designated portion thereof is substantially complete in accordance with the Contract Documents so that...more
Construction contracts typically provide for changes in the scope of work through change orders, construction change directives and orders for minor changes. AIA Document A201-2007 and the ConsensusDocs Standard Agreement...more
This clause is intended to address equitable adjustments to contract clauses when site conditions are different than anticipated under the contract terms. AIA Document A201-2007, General Conditions ¶3.7.4 provides that if the...more
This clause defines the scope of work in a construction project and the definition varies by source. For instance, American Institute of Architects Document A201-2007 defines "Work" as "construction and services required by...more