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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.

Balancing Optimism With Pragmatism: Allocating Risk in Construction Contracts

by Ross D. Ginsberg, Matthew A. Marrone | Apr 9, 2018
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory

Three risk allocation provisions that should be considered and evaluated in contracts are waiver of consequential damages provisions, limitation of liability provisions and indemnification provisions.

Risks to Mitigate When Bidding for Federal Contracts

Contractors bidding on federal contracts should pay attention to how they manage cyber risk, prepare for increased scrutiny and demonstrate that safety measures are in place.

Tax Act Incentivizes Near-term Capital Investment

by Liam Donovan | Apr 5, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | Taxes

The initial reception for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has been strong, with scores of companies of virtually every size and sector crediting tax reform for significant investments in their workers. But what does the new law mean for the construction industry?

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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

Balancing Optimism With Pragmatism: Allocating Risk in Construction Contracts

Risks to Mitigate When Bidding for Federal Contracts

Tax Act Incentivizes Near-term Capital Investment

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