Revisions to the AIA A201 could lead to cost increases and shift liability among parties. Part II looks at dispute resolution, supervision and construction procedures, shop drawings and contract termination.
Beware of Indemnification Clauses
A number of options and risk management techniques can be utilized to help mitigate the liabilities inherent in indemnification clauses.
Countering Illegal Immigration: Taking Aim at Employers With Form I-9
Construction industry employers must take Form I-9 seriously to avoid being ICE’s next target. Make sure employees are authorized to work in the U.S. and ensure proper Form I-9 compliance.
A Word to the Wise: The AIA Revised Contract Documents Could Lead to New and Unanticipated Risks – Part I
Revisions to the AIA A201 could lead to significant cost increases and shift liability among parties. Part I looks at general conditions and revisions that affect owner’s and contractor’s required insurances.
Perspectives on Dealing With Indemnity Clauses
Indemnification provisions, the use of additional insured provisions, and the various duties to defend and indemnify must be carefully considered when entering into contracts with other parties.
Oregon Codifies Tall Wood Buildings
Oregon is the first state to allow wood buildings to exceed six stories without special consideration under the Oregon Building Codes Division’s recent statement of alternative method (SAM), which provides prescriptive path elements for mass timber construction.
Sacramento Passes Local Hiring Ordinance
The Sacramento City Council voted 7-2 to approve the Local Hire and Community Workforce Training Program, which requires contractors working on city projects exceeding $1 million to allocate 50 percent of their total workforce hours to area residents.
Prevailing Wage Repeal Leads to Lower School Construction Costs in W.V.
Following the full repeal of West Virginia’s prevailing wage law in 2016, a study conducted by the University of Kentucky Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) found that total costs for public school construction in the Mountain State declined by more than 7 percent.











