Practical Training for Project Managers & Supervisors Two-Part Webinar Series: Part One
Government Contracting Phase One: Transitioning From Commercial to Government Work
Whether you love them, hate them or this is your first-time hearing of them, the AIA form document set, created by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), are the most widely used forms in the construction industry today....more
Today's construction environment demands a lot from contractors who are pulled in multiple directions and whose responsibilities may seem limitless. Beyond performing good work, managing and effectively communicating...more
RCW 39.04.360, effective June 6, 2024, sets forth protections and assurances of payment for contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers that perform undisputed changed or additional work on both public and private construction...more
Change orders are a fact of life for construction projects. They can be challenging even when the owner and contractor agree on the scope, price, and schedule impacts associated with the change. Change orders are far more...more
A developer client recently expressed mixed emotions when reflecting on a new project that had been delivered on time and under budget. The investors were happy, and the client had just written a check to the prime contractor...more
The Massachusetts Appeals Court has interpreted for the first time the Massachusetts Prompt Payment Act (the “Prompt Pay Law”) in the matter of Tocci Building Corporation v. IRIV Partners, LLC, et al., Nos. 21-P-393 &...more
Subcontractors and contractors with pending construction contract claims, read your monthly application for payment, lien waiver, and change order forms closely before signing. Failure to do so may result in a costly waiver...more
Every month, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers submit applications for payment upstream along with a form they are contractually required to execute: a release and waiver of claims or liens, commonly called a “lien...more
Well-drafted, legally-enforceable agreements are key to any construction company’s risk management strategy. This is especially true for subcontracts, which serve as a contractor’s critical tool to coordinate a successful...more