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ConsensusDocs Updates Warranty Claims For Defective Construction Language in Six Agreements

Effective July 18, 2012, ConsensusDocs has updated language regarding warranty claims made for defective construction. Rather than wait for a preordained revision cycle of 5 or 10 years, the ConsensusDocs…

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ConsensusDocs Utilizes JAMS as An Option on Dispute Resolution

ConsensusDocs and JAMS share common dispute mitigation and resolution goals and bring together a talented group of neutrals to contribute to better and more efficient construction contracting.  ConsensusDocs (a family…

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ConsensusDocs’ Balanced Indemnification Provision Provides a Fair ‘Hold Harmless’ Agreement

 That is enforceable under State Construction Laws  ConsensusDocs standard agreements contain an indemnification provision that some refer to as a “hold harmless” agreement. ConsensusDocs, unlike other standard contract documents, integrates its terms and…

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Consequential Damages: More Than Meets the Eye

Consequential damages deserve some time in the spotlight as an important issue to consider in construction project risk mitigation. Construction project participants frequently come across language addressing consequential damages in…

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Considerations for Performing Work in a New State

By: Todd Heffner Associate, Jones Walker LLP. Given the current environment, many contractors are seeking new ways to increase their business and considering expanding to new states. The laws relating…

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CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS CONSENSUSDOCS CREATES FAIR AND DETAILED AGREEMENTS—ESPECIALLY IN THE TIME OF COVID-19

By Alexandra Pecci In green building projects, every detail matters, and specifying those details in construction contracts provides a clear road map for reaching green building goals, whether it’s calling…

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Construction Law is Highly State Specific with Varying Legal Interpretation

State construction laws and case law interpreting those laws dramatically impact your contract and, thereby, your risk profile on a project. Before you sign or bid on your next construction…

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Construction Law Report Special Edition: A Comparison of the New ConsensusDOCS and AIA Construction Forms

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Construction Management At-Risk Use Expands at the Expense of Design-Build

In construction, alternative project delivery methods typically refer to design-build, construction management at-risk (CM@R or CMAR), and integrated project delivery (IPD). Design-build and CM@R have been commonly used for so…

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