Can contractors “shop” bids after obtaining and using them to obtain contract awards? Generally speaking, the answer is yes under Virginia law. However, the law varies in other jurisdictions. While this may not seem...more
Steel and other construction material tariffs necessitate careful evaluation and allocation of project cost and schedule risks. For example, when steel costs increased suddenly based solely on presidential executive orders,...more
The court’s decision allows subcontractors to place unforgiving terms in their bids and gives them an ultimate out if general contractors do not agree to those terms. General contractors should pay attention to a...more