Practical Training for Project Managers & Supervisors Two-Part Webinar Series: Part Two
Practical Training for Project Managers & Supervisors Two-Part Webinar Series: Part One
Key Performance Indicators for the Legal Department
Compliance Perspectives: Rolling Out New Compliance Initiatives
The New Corporate Legal Department: Innovation & Technology
Project Management & the Practice of Law – Interview with Peter Demuth, Member, Mintz Levin
Legal Project Management Is Really About Focusing Relentlessly on the Client
Why Legal Project Management Is a Game-Changer for Lawyers & Law Firms
The off-plan property market in Dubai has been a magnet for investors, promising profitable returns and a vibrant real estate landscape. However, delays in the completion of off-plan properties can lead to significant...more
Do you know how effective this marketing tactic is? How much profit (or loss) is attributed to a specific marketing expense – what’s my ROI? It’s a question we get asked every day. Understanding the return on your investment...more
Insurance on a project is a vital tool with which to manage project risk. In a warming world with ever larger and more complex projects, insurance becomes that much more important to ensure that projects can stay on track...more
Rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have overhauled business models in many sectors. With productivity in the construction industry lagging behind other sectors, does AI present opportunities to innovate and...more
Allocating subsurface risk is always a key point of negotiation between owners and contractors in engineering, procurement, and construction (“EPC”) contracts, given its potential price and schedule impacts. Parties can...more
NEGATIVE CERTIFICATE AND OVERPAYMENT: CAN AN EMPLOYER GET ITS MONEY BACK? An adjudicator ruled that a contractor had been overpaid on an interim payment cycle and should repay the overpayment to the employer. In...more
Join us on March 19, 2024 for the next presentation in our Infra Insight webinar series focusing on the Build America Buy America Act. While the Build America Buy America Act aims to promote domestic manufacturing and...more
Amidst the relentless waves of pandemic-induced uncertainty, organizations found themselves at a crossroads, compelled to reimagine how their businesses operated. For example, when stay at home orders continued to be extended...more
In 2022, the United States experienced 18 separate weather and climate disasters costing at least one billion dollars according to NOAA. In 2023, that number rose to 28 separate billion dollar weather events. The frequency...more
The landscape of artificial intelligence has undergone major developments since the release of ChatGPT just over a year ago, with 2023 marking a turning point with increased adoption across various sectors – especially...more
An article on NEC's practice note explaining how the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract can be adapted for use as an engineering procurement and construction (EPC) contract. NEC has recently published a practice...more
Deciding whether to include a prevailing party attorneys’ fee provision in a contract is important, as doing so has significant risk and cost implications of litigation. Prevailing party provisions foster dispute...more
The future is upon us. Construction professionals face new challenges at every stage of the build. The race for alternative energy has changed not just how we build but what powers the build. Traditional building...more
Working in the shadows of projects where clients are highly visible and with much of their reputation and future at stake can cause a significant amount of stress. There can be significant pressure within an organization to...more
Motions in limine (“on or at the threshold” or “in the beginning”) can be a useful tool in a trial lawyer’s hands. Used strategically and prophylactically, they can “eliminate the noise surrounding” a trial by preventing an...more
The construction industry is one of the most complex and challenging sectors. Projects can be highly demanding and require a significant amount of planning and coordination to complete successfully. However, with advancements...more
The International Data Corporation (IDC) estimates that by 2025, the world will have 175 zettabytes of digital data—which, if stored on DVDs, would create a stack tall enough to circle the earth 222 times. As organizations...more
In today’s competitive business landscape, effective project management is essential for the successful execution of any project. The ability to plan, execute, and control project activities and resources is crucial in...more
Construction firms face a myriad of legal risks throughout a project’s life cycle. From compliance obligations to managing disputes, don’t miss this insightful discussion on the top 4 legal risks facing contractors working in...more
Data migration is a critical process that involves transferring data from one location, format, or application to another. Typically, this occurs when an organization introduces a new system or location for its data, often...more
Measuring delay from a loss under a builder’s risk insurance policy is perhaps the most complicated of all time element measures in the claims world. Setting aside the numerous complex issues of coverage, builders risk time...more
Reconnect with your peers and key stakeholders from construction companies, public sector, and infrastructure! The Canadian Institute’s 7th Annual Conference on Managing Risk in Construction Contracts & Projects – Eastern...more
The Canadian Institute’s 15th Annual Conference on Managing Risk in Construction Contracts & Projects, Western Canada Edition is returning to Edmonton on January 25-26, 2023. This two-day conference is specifically...more
It seems like it should be easy to prove that your company owns its intellectual property (IP)—but these days, it can be anything but. That’s what we’re talking about today in the second post of a three-part blog series...more
As many contractors have known for quite some time, the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) regulations provide detailed requirements for joint venture agreements, and failure to meet any of the regulatory requirements...more