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Home » Topic » Legal and Regulatory

FAR Goes Beyond the A/E Firm to Affect Contractors

by Michelle Johnson, Robert Mercado | Nov 3, 2021
Accounting | Business | Contracts | Finance

Contractors that understand the complexities of working with government entities can have profitable opportunities. The key identifying allowable and unallowable costs, which will assist in maximizing the overhead rate.

Insurance Rates: What to Expect in 2022

by Jeffrey Cavignac | Oct 25, 2021
Business | Contracts | Cybersecurity | Economy | Insurance | Legal and Regulatory | Risk | Technology

As insurance underwriters become more selective and add restrictive endorsements, contractors should negotiate terms before renewal or find a broker who understands the market and construction.

Mediating Contract Claims and Disputes at the ASBCA

by Brian Waagner | Oct 20, 2021
Contracts | Dispute Resolution | Insurance | Legal and Regulatory | Risk

Here are six key factors contractors should know about mediating contract claims and disputes at the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals.

COVID-19 Workplace Safety Guidance for Federal Contractors

by Michael Schrier, Thomas Godar, Barbara Grandjean, Tom O’Day, Brian Hendrix | Oct 18, 2021
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory | OSHA | Regulations | Risk | Risk Management | Safety | Wellness

Federal contractors and subcontractors providing services to the federal government should begin preparing now to implement guidelines for COVID-19 workplace safety.

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.

Contractor’s Defense of Premature Miller Act Payment Bond Claims

by James McLaughlin, Brian A. Wolf | Oct 16, 2021
Contracts | Finance | Legal and Regulatory | Surety Bonding

On federal projects, subcontractors can make a payment bond claim if the contractor fails to pay them. However, a contractor’s surety cannot rely on a conditional payment clause to defend against the claim.

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.

The Best Laid Plans: Contingency in a Construction Contract Part II

by Josh Levy, Samantha Schacht, Katesha Long | Oct 6, 2021
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory

Determining who controls contingency funds and what costs can be charged is a project-specific determination depending on the needs of the project and views of the project participants.
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