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By: Stephen P. Katz, Esq. Peckar & Abramson, P.C. When is it right to start thinking about succession planning and preparing a construction company for transition? Many would agree –…
Recognizing a potential claim—whether related to delays, defective work, payment, or some other issue—often requires immediate attention to ensure that your rights are protected. This article provides a general overview…
Progressive Design-Build a Hot Contracting Topic That’s Gaining Attention  Engineering News-Record (ENR) Magazine recently wrote a thought-provoking article entitled “Will Claims by Contractors on Big Design-Build Projects Ever End?” Progressive design-build…
By: Levi W. Barrett Partner, Nathan A. Cohen Partner, Peckar & Abramson, P.C. For centuries the ability to construct sophisticated structures has been the yardstick for measuring civilizations. Naturally, as our…
In a May 16, 2025, order, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia enjoined the Department of Defense (“DOD”) and the General Services Administration (“GSA”) from enforcing the…
What Every Federal Government Contractor and Subcontractor Needs to Know Key Takeaways As of January 22, 2024, project labor agreements (“PLAs”) are required on direct federal construction projects of $35…
Advertisements often include a disclaimer: “individual results may vary.” Similarly, lawyers are notorious for saying “it depends.” The mandatory Project Labor Agreement (“PLA”) regulations have recently placed into context this…
In January 2024, the federal government implemented a requirement that contractors on any large-scale federal construction contract – one valued at $35 million or more – enter into a project…
PROMISSORY ESTOPPEL – Your friend when asked to do change/extra work with no written change order 
By: Paulo Flores, Esq. Partner, Peckar & Abramson, P.C. The Problem: Have you ever run into the following situation:  The Project Owner insists on performance of change or extra work…