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Document Everything

by Mitch Cohen | Jun 22, 2021
Business | Business Intelligence | Contracts | Insurance | Legal and Regulatory | Risk | Risk Management | Safety

Never underestimate the power of the paper trail. Notes and approvals documented in real time can make a difference between ensuring the proper insurance coverage is in place.

The Pitfalls of Oral Agreements in the Construction Industry

by Matthew A. Margolis | Jun 22, 2021
Contracts | Dispute Resolution | Insurance | Legal and Regulatory

Don’t make the mistake relying on an oral agreement instead of memorializing all project terms in writing. Having a written contract can help avoid misunderstandings and save time and money.

The 2021 Top 50 Construction Law Firms™

by Construction Executive | Jun 7, 2021
Contracts | Law | Legal and Regulatory

<i>Construction Executive</i> reached out to dozens of attorneys at the nation’s best construction law firms to learn how the legal landscape is changing in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Find the premier experts in this annual ranking of <i>The Top 50 Construction Law Firms</i>.

Blockchain: Automating Construction Contract Performance and Legal Notifications

by Jason Lambert | May 22, 2021
Contracts | Data Analytics | Legal and Regulatory | Productivity | Risk Management

Blockchain can bring dramatic changes to the construction industry by automating contract performance tracking and fulfillment and automating contractual and legal notices.

Compliance With Anti-Trafficking Terminology in Construction Contracts

by James T. Dixon | May 11, 2021
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory | Risk Management

Contracts may include language to ensure compliance with laws and regulations for human slavery and trafficking. Contractors should know the nature of their supply chains for labor, materials and equipment.

A 10-Point Checklist for Transferring Risk

by Allen R. Wolff | May 7, 2021
Contracts | Insurance | Risk | Risk Management | Safety

Establish the terms of contractual indemnification and additional insured coverage before a loss occurs. Here’s a checklist to help transfer risk from losses from a service provider’s mishap.

Construction Contractors Must Understand Retainage In 2021

by Ed Williams | Apr 28, 2021
Accounting | Business | Business Development | Contracts | Finance | Legal and Regulatory | Project Delivery | Project Management

Here is a guide to help contractors understand retainage and learn the process to manage it, with bonus facts that can be helpful when dealing with retainage in real-world scenarios.

Construction Site Injuries: Avoiding and Limiting Liability

by Steven Gonzalez, Aaron Cohn | Apr 26, 2021
Contracts | Insurance | Legal and Regulatory

A general contractor's workers’ comp insurance may not cover sub-subcontractors or third parties. The right insurance needs to be in place, and proper risk management is key to get the full benefit of all insurance.
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