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Defects, Delays and Change Orders

by Jacob A. Epstein | Oct 18, 2021
Contracts | Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory

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

by Jim Gallagher | Oct 13, 2021
Business | Business Development | Contracts | Dispute Resolution | Project Delivery | Project Management

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

by Mary Bacon | Sep 9, 2021
Contracts | Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory

Many contracts include mediation, litigation or arbitration, so it pays to understand each procedure.

A Friendly Reminder to Subcontractors: Read the Contract!

by Matthew A. Margolis | Aug 25, 2021
Contracts | Dispute Resolution | Insurance | Legal and Regulatory | Risk Management

Subcontractors should read every provision of a contract, even if it seems non-negotiable.

Seven Proactive Steps to Avoid Construction Delay Disputes

by Michael Pink | Aug 24, 2021
Dispute Resolution | Productivity | Project Management | Technology

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

by Nick Stewart | Aug 24, 2021
Business | Dispute Resolution | Economy | Legal and Regulatory

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

by James T. Dixon | Aug 10, 2021
Dispute Resolution | Human Resources | Legal and Regulatory | Risk Management

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

by Edgar Alden Dunham IV | Jul 27, 2021
Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory

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.
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