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Master Agreements Simplify the Contract Review Process

by Caitlin Sweeney | Oct 31, 2018
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory

A master agreement solidifies general contract provisions, such as indemnity, insurance requirements, waivers of consequential damages, or stipulations for working with hazardous materials, that will apply to each work order.

Program Managers May Have a Duty to Exercise Professional Skill and Diligence

by Allison Ebeck | Oct 30, 2018
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory

The scope and extent of activities performed by a program manager may create a duty of professional skill and diligence, upon which a third-party contractor may rely.

The Fiction of the One-Year Warranty

by Joshua Levy | Oct 26, 2018
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory

Does exposure to claims end after the expiration of a one-year warranty? In reality, claims for breach of contract will remain for the duration of the state’s statute of limitations period after the warranty term expires.

Building Codes Evolve With High Wind Events

by William L. Coulbourne | Oct 23, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | Regulations

After every landfalling hurricane, damage investigators determine how buildings performed compared to how they should have performed based on the year built and the building code that was in place at the time of construction. These studies help improve building codes and structural resiliency.

The Importance of Understanding Dispute Resolution Options

by Jeffrey Cavignac | Oct 23, 2018
Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory | Risk Management

There are basically two ways to settle a dispute - have a judge, a jury or an arbitrator settle it or the parties can resolve the matter themselves. A mediator can provide guidance in resolving the dispute.

Construction Contract Payment Terms Aren’t Worth the Paper They’re Printed On

As construction becomes more complicated and project participants have no direct contractual relationship with others on the project, there is an element of fear (and risk) that leads to overly complicated contracts.

What Did I Agree To?

by Brian C. Richardson | Oct 16, 2018
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory | Risk Management

Carefully scrutinize indemnification language to fully understand obligations and potential exposure in the event of a claim for property damage or personal injury on the jobsite.

St. Louis County Council Eliminates Apprenticeship Requirements

by Joanna Masterson | Oct 15, 2018
Law | Legal and Regulatory

In a 5 to 2 vote, the St. Louis County Council approved changes to the way contracts are awarded--namely removing the requirement that bidders on construction projects have DOL-approved apprenticeship programs.

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Master Agreements Simplify the Contract Review Process

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The Fiction of the One-Year Warranty

Building Codes Evolve With High Wind Events

The Importance of Understanding Dispute Resolution Options

Construction Contract Payment Terms Aren’t Worth the Paper They’re Printed On

What Did I Agree To?

St. Louis County Council Eliminates Apprenticeship Requirements

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