Dispute Resolution

So a Lawsuit Is on the Horizon…

by Sean Donoghue | Jul 14, 2021
Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory

Electronically stored information can be essential to discovery in litigation, particularly in construction’s document intensive industry. Here’s how to reduce cost of discovery and protect the case.

Defend Loss of Productivity Claims With the New ASCE Standard

by Amanda Schermer MacVey | Jun 22, 2021
Contracts | Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory | Productivity

ASCE’s Standard 71-21 – Identifying, Quantifying and Proving Loss of Productivity offers key principles for asserting or defending a loss of productivity claim.

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 Dangers of Sending Informal Project Communications

by Mary Bacon | Jun 8, 2021
Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory

Informal communications are part of the record of what project teams are doing, but they can be used against a company in court. Create and enforce specific guidelines for project communications.

Surviving the Construction Law Backlog: Nontraditional Approaches to Resolution

by Jeffrey Kozek | May 21, 2021
Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory

Options for resolving construction disputes will vary due to uncertainty caused by the pandemic, including how it impacts options for litigation, delays and cost due to courts’ limited operations.

Minimizing Employer Liability Related to COVID-19

The best defense to a COVID-19-related employment claim is a good offense. Contractors should stay abreast of ever-changing federal, state and local guidance, especially those targeted at construction.

Leveraging Data From Construction Wearables to Disprove Fraudulent Claims

by Michael Kroeber | May 8, 2021
Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory | Wearables

The data stored on construction wearables is accessible and valuable. It can be used to improve worker safety and productivity but also to win legal cases and disprove fraudulent claims.

Strategies for Resolving Disputes Arising Mid-Project

by Mackenzie Bell, Shoshana Rothman | Apr 23, 2021
Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory | Surety Bonding

When disputes arise in the midst of a project, contractors should explore alternative dispute resolution methods that can help save time and money–along with relationships and the project itself.

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So a Lawsuit Is on the Horizon…

Defend Loss of Productivity Claims With the New ASCE Standard

The Pitfalls of Oral Agreements in the Construction Industry

The Dangers of Sending Informal Project Communications

Surviving the Construction Law Backlog: Nontraditional Approaches to Resolution

Minimizing Employer Liability Related to COVID-19

Leveraging Data From Construction Wearables to Disprove Fraudulent Claims

Strategies for Resolving Disputes Arising Mid-Project

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