Most contract documents published by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) are on a ten-year drafting cycle. The principal owner-architect agreements, owner-contractor agreements, as well as the general conditions...more
Most contracts in the construction industry supply chain require the “downstream” project participant to indemnify those “upstream” against a spectrum of losses or claims relating to the project. Upstream participants, such...more
10/30/2015
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Design and construction services are often provided egocentrically and inefficiently — it’s one of the construction industry’s worst-kept secrets. Traditional contracts rigidly delineate responsibilities and elaborate on the...more
7/22/2015
Data breaches and the resulting havoc for companies that must deal with them are all over the news. While most construction industry businesses do not handle large amounts of consumer data, you cannot simply ignore...more
More companies are now using arbitration agreements to manage class-action risk. Several recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions have made it possible for companies to use arbitration to resolve disputes while managing...more
After more than a dozen hours of tense and tiring mediation, the parties finally reach agreement. No one is happy but everyone is relieved, and now they want to go home. But more work is necessary to make sure that the...more
2/27/2015
After more than a dozen hours of tense and tiring mediation, the parties finally reach agreement. No one is happy but everyone is relieved, and now they want to go home. ...more