Legal and Regulatory
Mitigate Construction Risk Through Use of Contingency
Contingency is built into the bid to address unforeseen costs. The contract should address its permitted uses, whether owner approval is required, dispute resolution; and who gets any savings.
By Laurie A. Stanziale
April 15, 2021
Topics
Legal and Regulatory
by Laurie A. Stanziale
Laurie Stanziale is in the Construction Law Practice Group at Fox Rothschild LLP. Ranked among New York's leading construction attorneys by Chambers USA, she advises developers and owners throughout the project lifecycle, mitigates risks and protects and defends their interests in disputes involving construction defects, access agreements, payment claims, liens and a broad range of other issues.
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