WEBINAR ALERT : June 16th, 2026 - Delegated Design in Preconstruction
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We have all been there, though we would likely want to forget it. The nightmare project is over and after much back-and-forth negotiations over dueling claims, the parties finally reach…
G. Scott Walters and Parker A. Lewton, Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP. The statute, 40 U.S.C. §§ 3131–34, formerly known and commonly referred to as the Miller Act, requires contractors…
By: Diana Lyn Curtis McGraw Associate, Fox Rothschild LLP. The Miller Act (the “Act”), which requires the prime contractor to furnish a performance bond and a payment bond to the…
Until this past year, we have enjoyed an era of relative labor stability. It’s true, however, that labor unrest frequently coincides with inflationary pressure on prices, something that we are…
Introduction As modular and prefabricated construction methods are increasingly adopted, so too are the potential challenges that come with them. The appeal is straightforward: faster timelines, controlled fabrication environments, and…
The Virginia General Assembly has joined a minority of jurisdictions that ban pay-if-paid clauses in construction contracts on public and private projects. Senate Bill 550 went into effect applying to…
Delegated design is when the lead design professional, an architect or engineer, delegates a portion of design responsibility to the builder. Standard construction documents have traditionally addressed this issue in…
Introduction On many construction projects, particularly large projects facing schedule pressure, owners may begin occupying or using portions of the project before the work reaches substantial completion. This is often…
A construction contract is generally defined as an agreement between a builder and an owner for the construction or improvement of a building, structure, or other infrastructure. Because the work…