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When the Owner Stops Paying: Prepare in Advance to Deal With Subcontractors

by Mary Bacon | May 1, 2018
Contracts | Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory

Subcontractors, suppliers and laborers still need timely payment even if the general contractor has not been paid. Here are tips for dealing with subcontractors when the owner stops paying.

2018 Candidate Profiles

by Vance Walter | May 1, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Total Human Health

Get the scoop on a handful of 2018 congressional races that are important to the political landscape.

EPA Announces New Funding for Water Infrastructure Projects

by Environmental Protection Agency | Apr 25, 2018
Infrastructure | Legislation | Markets

Funding will leverage public and private investments to keep lead and other contaminants out of drinking water and upgrade aging water infrastructure.

Is There Such a Thing as a One-year Warranty?

by Scott Fradin | Apr 24, 2018
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory

Contractors and owners should examine contract provisions carefully to ensure clarity on warranty limitations and be wary of misconceptions about industry standards.

Lump-sum General Conditions in Cost-plus Commercial Construction Contracting

by Randolph E. Ruff | Apr 20, 2018
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory

Hybrid cost-plus contracting with lump-sum general conditions can have administrative advantages for contractors and owners. Effectiveness depends on project scale and whether parties accurately estimate the costs within the lump sum.

Moving the Country Forward With Foreign Direct Investment: A Balancing Act

by Brian Gallagher | Apr 17, 2018
Economy | Infrastructure | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

Contractors can benefit from Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), but investment by foreign firms in U.S. design and construction firms, materials suppliers and technology providers could face more scrutiny.

Claim Waivers: A Must-read for All Contractors Involved With Payment Applications or Change Orders

by Scott D. Cessar | Apr 10, 2018
Contracts | Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory

Contractors and subcontractors may be presented with payment applications and change orders that contain troubling claim waiver language. They must be careful they are not waiving liens or claims.

How Contractors Can Build Their Reputation for Safety and Quality

by Bradford Wills | Apr 9, 2018
Legal and Regulatory

Electrical contractors and builders should invest in training programs that keep employees up to date on the latest products, industry-wide codes and requirements, and company-specific safety policies.

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When the Owner Stops Paying: Prepare in Advance to Deal With Subcontractors

2018 Candidate Profiles

EPA Announces New Funding for Water Infrastructure Projects

Is There Such a Thing as a One-year Warranty?

Lump-sum General Conditions in Cost-plus Commercial Construction Contracting

Moving the Country Forward With Foreign Direct Investment: A Balancing Act

Claim Waivers: A Must-read for All Contractors Involved With Payment Applications or Change Orders

How Contractors Can Build Their Reputation for Safety and Quality

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