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Home » Topic » Legal and Regulatory » Dispute Resolution

Unlike Books, It’s Okay to Judge a Subcontractor by Its Cover(age)

by Brian C. Richardson | Sep 19, 2019
Dispute Resolution | Insurance | Safety

Creating and implementing a subcontractor prequalification program is not only prudent, but may be required by the GC’s CGL policy as a precondition to coverage.

Eight Ways to Protect a Construction Company Before a Claim Is Filed

by Mary Bacon | Sep 11, 2019
Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory

Claims are inevitable, but there are ways contractors can protect their company before a claim is filed.

Avoid Payment Bond Claims With These Six Tips

by Todd Bryant | Aug 23, 2019
Business | Business Risk | Dispute Resolution | Finance | Insurance | Risk | Risk Management | Surety Bonding

Payment bond claims are one of the most common, costliest and potentially most disruptive actions that can be brought against a contractor.

Tips to Help Avoid Violations of the False Claims Act

by Mary Bacon | Aug 10, 2019
Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory

The False Claims Act imposes civil liability on persons or entities deemed to have submitted a false or fraudulent claim for payment to the United States government.

Effective Risk Control Programs: How Does Yours Stack Up?

by Jeffrey Cavignac | Jul 19, 2019
Dispute Resolution | Human Resources | Insurance | Risk | Risk Management | Safety

Successful companies invest heavily in risk control programs, which focus on safety, human resources and claims management. Here's how to know if a company's program is on track.

The Value of a Mandatory Mediation Provision

by Mary Bacon | Jul 14, 2019
Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory

With a mandatory mediation provision in the contract, contractors will prepare their claim with an early opportunity for settlement, saving time and money and helping maintain relationships.

Techniques for Resolving Construction Disputes

by Jason Lambert | Jun 24, 2019
Contracts | Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory

Without dispute resolution mechanisms in a contract, disputes are resolved through litigation, which could set a contractor up for costly legal fights.

Design-Build Trends, Challenges and Risk Mitigation

by Bill Webb | Jun 16, 2019
Business | Business Risk | Contracts | Dispute Resolution | Insurance | Legal and Regulatory | Project Delivery | Risk | Risk Management

Design-build contractors with contractual responsibility for design and construction need strong contractual language and insurance programs to minimize risk exposures.
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