Defects, Delays and Change Orders
Depending on how defects, delays and change orders are handled, the effects could be long-term and expensive.
How to Navigate Scheduling Impacts From Labor Shortages and Construction Materials Price Increases
Delays don’t have to derail work entirely. Documentation and adaptability are essential to creating better outcomes for all parties.
Alternative Dispute Resolution: The Differences Among Mediation, Litigation and Arbitration
Many contracts include mediation, litigation or arbitration, so it pays to understand each procedure.
A Friendly Reminder to Subcontractors: Read the Contract!
Subcontractors should read every provision of a contract, even if it seems non-negotiable.
Seven Proactive Steps to Avoid Construction Delay Disputes
By being proactive, construction companies can minimize losses and claims from delays, cost overruns and disputes.
Pandemic-Related Construction Materials Pricing Poses Challenges in Construction Lawsuits
It's important to keep an eye on how the global pandemic has impacted construction materials when addressing cost of repair estimates in construction litigation.
A Construction Executive’s Personal Liability for Employment Decisions
Liability for negligent hiring, supervision and retention of employees is a risk for tort claims. Fortunately, the risk can be mitigated by best practices and losses can be covered by insurance.
The Pitfalls of Litigation to the Bitter End
Two court cases illustrate how needless expenditures of money on experts and attorneys could have been avoided. Sometimes, compromise is cheaper in the long run.
