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ConsensusDocs standard documents are the only forms available to sureties that draw on expertise of a broad cross–section of stakeholders, including NASBP and 40 other leading industry endorsing organizations. NASBP…
Read MoreConsensusDocs is about to publish an updated standard ConsensusDocs 235 Owner/Constructor Standard Agreement. The ConsensusDocs 235 provides a short form standard prime contract. Construction work payment is based upon cost-of-the-work plus…
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In these times of persistent inflationary forces and efforts to tame the consequences through rising interest rates, economic uncertainty abounds in the United States and around the world. As an…
Read MoreBy: Kevin J. O’Connor Partner, Aaron C. Schlesinger Partner, Lauren R. Davis Associate, Peckar & Abramson. The “joint employer” doctrine has been used with increasing frequency by the plaintiffs’ bar…
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Reaching an agreement on a construction contract that leads to a positive outcome for all parties involved – owner, builder, designer – should be the goal of your contract negotiations.…
Read MoreBy: Christopher J. Brasco Partner, and Matthew D. Baker Attorney, Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, LLP. Critical path delay plays a central role in allocating responsibility for project delay. The…
Read MoreDeadlines are an inescapable part of the construction industry. Bid deadlines. Submittal deadlines. Material delivery deadlines. Substantial completion. Final completion. And so, inevitably, fighting about deadlines becomes a necessary byproduct.…
Read MoreBy: Stephanie Nolan Deviney Partner, Fox Rothschild LLP. As a General Contractor, you may prefer to arbitrate any contractual disputes rather than engage in protracted litigation. Many Courts favor arbitration…
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