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ConsensusDocs Publishes an Updated Construction Management At-Risk Standard Agreement

ConsensusDocs recently published updates to the ConsensusDocs 500 Standard Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager At-Risk. Construction Management At-Risk (CM@R), also known as CM/GC and CMc, is one of the…

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ConsensusDocs Standard Construction Contracts: Contracts Aimed to Build Projects, Not Claims

Read Brian Perlberg’s article titled “ConsensusDocs Standard Construction Contracts: Contracts Aimed to Build Projects, Not Claims” in the American Journal of Construction Arbitration & ADR Journal. The article highlights how…

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ConsensusDocs to Add Progressive Design-Build Agreement and Dual Obligee Riders

In February 2026, ConsensusDocs is set to expand its contract catalog with four new documents developed in direct response to user feedback and evolving industry practices. This update introduces two…

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ConsensusDocs Updates Its Construction Management At-Risk Agreement and Points to New Tariffs Resource Center

ConsensusDocs has just announced published updates to the ConsensusDocs 500 Standard Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager At-Risk. Construction Management At-Risk (CM@R), also known as CM/GC and CMc, is one…

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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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