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Construction Delays in the Time of Coronavirus: A Legal Perspective
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Whether a construction dispute is subject to arbitration or court litigation, the parties to the dispute will most likely engage in a process to exchange their project files, project-related emails, and a myriad of other...more
A recent decision from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida demonstrates how facts supported by documents generated during the project can be vital to prime contractor/subcontractor disputes. In...more
This article is part 3 of a series of articles discussing common considerations for homeowners before, during, and after a residential construction project. Part 3 focuses on what homeowners should look out for after...more
One of the most common protections for laborers, contractors, suppliers, and others providing construction services or materials for a project is the right to a lien against the project property for the value of the work...more
In 2022, amendments to the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act (PPCLA) introduced a prompt payment and related fast-track adjudication process. Recently, in Welcome Homes Construction Inc v Atlas Granite Inc, the...more
In a recent decision, the North Carolina Court of Appeals held that a general contractor’s execution of partial lien waivers did not prejudice a supplier’s lien rights on the construction project. The case is Atlantech...more
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued guidance on preventing harassment in the construction industry on June 18, 2024. The EEOC states in Promising Practices for Preventing Harassment in the Construction...more
Should a contractor’s Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance policy cover the expense of uncovering defective work causing damage to the owner’s property as well as the costs of exposing or accessing damaged building...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
Governor Landry recently signed into law two legislative acts that should allow Private Works Act and Public Works Act payment bond sureties to rely on defenses available to their general contractor principals in defense of...more
Subcontractors play a pivotal role in construction projects, providing specialized skills and services essential for bringing projects to fruition. However, with this collaboration comes inherent risks that can significantly...more
Source: MetroBuilders' Construction Law Column With 24 states, including New Jersey, having legalized the recreational use of marijuana, it is not surprising that marijuana consumption poses significant challenges for all...more
The key to a successful construction project often lies in how much work you do long before the first shovel of dirt is turned. But where should an owner or developer focus their time and resources for the best possible...more
Earlier this year, the Associated Subcontractors of Massachusetts hired Robinson+Cole attorney Joseph Barra to submit an amicus brief to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court for consideration in the appeal pending before...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) has issued guidance tailored to the construction industry regarding compliance with anti-harassment laws. This lines up with our prediction in early 2024...more
Oregon and Washington now allow contractors and subcontractors to avoid cash retainage by posting a surety bond with the owner, on both public and private/commercial construction projects. The process is similar in both...more
Q.D.S. Development, Inc. v. National Lining Systems, Inc., 2024 WL 357984 (Fla. 3d DCA Jan. 31, 2024) - It is common in construction disputes between sophisticated parties for the parties to agree to engage in a bench trial,...more
Have you or your clients been sued by an individual or company seeking indemnity for damages allegedly incurred? Are you wondering how to combat and defend against such a claim?...more
In the second installment of our three-part webinar series, join PilieroMazza’s Matt Feinberg, Jessica duHoffmann, and Sarah Nash as they explore common FCA triggers often encountered by federal construction contractors and...more
Pay-if-paid clauses are conditional payment provisions regularly included in construction subcontracts. The intent of these clauses is to shift the risk of loss from a prime contractor to its subcontractors by making a...more
Whether you are an owner, design professional, design consultant, construction manager (CM), general contractor (GC), or subcontractor, it is almost inevitable that you will encounter the use of building information modeling...more
General contractors and subcontractors often rely on precise contract language to guarantee payment for their work. In some cases, they may also resort to using a mechanics lien. However, a lesser-known statute in the...more
Similar to its neighbors in Maryland and the District of Columbia, Virginia has analyzed its treatment of the “pay-if-paid” or “pay-when-paid” clauses in construction contracts. Virginia previously allowed pay-if-paid clauses...more
In the heart of the Arabian Peninsula, Riyadh stands as a testament to the ambition and dynamism of Saudi Arabia. The landscape of this bustling metropolis is constantly evolving, with skyscrapers piercing the sky and...more
In 2006, New Jersey enacted the “Prompt Payment Act,” codified at N.J.S.A. § 2A:30A-1, et seq. (the “Act” or “PPA”). The Act requires the prompt payment of contractors, subcontractors, sub-subcontractors, and material...more