The final part of this series compares and analyzes important contract sections in the AIA 201 and ConsensusDocs, including insurance, indemnification and payment.
WOTUS Decision Delayed Until 2020
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced the 2015 Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule would be void until 2020.
Trends and Challenges for the Construction Industry in 2018
What trends and challenges will 2018 bring? Contractors can expect labor shortages, minimal growth, reliance on technology and compliance with new regulations and safety rules.
Comparing Contracts: A Review of the AIA 201 and ConsensusDocs – Part II
Here’s a helpful comparison and analysis of some important contract sections in the AIA 201 (2007 and 2017 versions) and ConsensusDocs (2014 and 2017 versions).
Tax Reform’s Positive Impact on the Construction Industry
The recently passed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act should have a positive impact on design and construction companies, as key provisions of the legislation will converge to drive business investment, employment and wages.
Comparing Contracts: A Review of the AIA 201 and ConsensusDocs – Part I
Here’s a helpful comparison of and analysis of some important contract sections in the AIA 201 (2007 and 2017 versions) and ConsensusDocs (2014 and 2017 versions).
Prevent, Mitigate and Resolve Disputes With DRBs
A dispute review board (DRB) cannot guarantee elimination of post-project litigation, but when used properly, it can be an effective tool to prevent and resolve disputes rapidly during construction.
California General Contractors Must Fulfill Subcontractors’ Wage Obligations
Under a new law, general contractors in California must take responsibility for any employee wages or benefits that their subcontractors fail to make under contracts entered into after Jan. 1, 2018.












