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Understanding the Basics of a Construction Contract

Construction contracts are essential in the construction industry, governing the relationships and responsibilities of all parties involved in a project. Whether you’re a contractor, subcontractor, or property owner,...more

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Federal Subcontractors Beware: The Workshare Provision in Your Subcontract May Not Apply When the Government Increases the Value...

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A recent decision from the Court of Appeals of Virginia may have companies doublechecking the workshare terms in their subcontracts. The Court held that a subcontractor's 40 percent workshare only applied to the $70 million...more

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[Event] 7th Annual Conference on Managing Risk in Construction Contracts & Projects – Eastern Canada Edition - February 23rd -...

Hosted by CI, the 7th Annual Conference on Managing Risk in Construction Contracts & Projects – Eastern Canada Edition returns to Toronto for another exciting year with curated programming that addresses the most critical...more

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[Event] Managing Risk in Construction Contracts & Projects – Eastern Canada Edition - February 23rd - 24th, Toronto, ON, Canada

Reconnect with your peers and key stakeholders from construction companies, public sector, and infrastructure! The Canadian Institute’s 7th Annual Conference on Managing Risk in Construction Contracts & Projects – Eastern...more

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Don’t Pay for Your Performance Bond More than Once

An often-overlooked part of contract negotiations is the language included in the performance bond.  While the owner or contractor (bond obligee) requires a performance bond and pays for it, negotiating efforts are typically...more

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Discombobulated Contractual Communications? Let Us Be Clear!

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Introduction - Imagine you are on a construction site somewhere in the Middle East. On-site you will likely hear the following phrases and mutations thereof: “Are you going to answer me?” and “Why are you telling me this...more

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Let the Sun Shine: Best Practices For Solar EPC Contracts

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For a variety of reasons, the solar industry has experienced, and will continue to experience, record growth. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association and Wood Mackenzie, a global energy and chemical research...more

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[Webinar] 2021 Construction Law Seminar - February 18th, 8:00 am - 10:00 am MST

Join Sherman & Howard for our annual Construction Law Seminar, featuring presentations on the latest legal developments facing the industry. This virtual seminar is ideal for general contractors, subcontractors, real estate...more

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A201 Playbook for COVID-19: Avoiding Pitfalls and Mitigating Risk on Construction Projects

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The 2019 novel coronavirus and the disease it causes (“COVID-19”) is changing the landscape of construction projects across the country. COVID-19 orders from governors and other public officials are impacting projects by...more

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Reemergence of the Doctrine of Temporary Impracticality or Frustration Under Section 269 of the Restatement (Second) of Contracts...

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When trying to understand the full impact of COVID-19 on existing contractual obligations, parties will likely first consult force majeure provisions in their contracts to assess their rights or liabilities for continued...more

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Coronavirus – Does Force Majeure Apply?

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The coronavirus has disrupted the economy and business activity, making it difficult or challenging for some parties to honor their contractual obligations. In fact, it is apparent that parties are terminating their...more

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Managing Project Risk Associated with the Coronavirus Outbreak Through Force Majeure Provisions

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Globally, many developers and contractors are scrambling to identify available contractual relief as the Coronavirus (COVID-19) disrupts cross-border supply chains. US businesses will recall a similar effort just eighteen...more

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Obscure But Important Surety and Guarantee Rules

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Texas surety law contains obscure procedural rules that can have outsized consequences. Chapter 43 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code is an important example....more

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District Court in Wisconsin Finds That Counteroffer and Repeated Negotiations Concerning a Construction Contract Do Not Create...

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Skyrise Construction Group, LLC v. Annex Construction, LLC, 2019 BL 55071 (E.D. Wis. Feb. 20, 2019) - Subcontractor Skyrise Construction, Inc. (“Skyrise”) sued general contractor Annex Construction, Inc. (“Annex”) for...more

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Large-Scale Construction Projects: To Arbitrate, or not to Arbitrate – That is the Question

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Owners and contractors involved in large-scale energy and manufacturing projects face unique challenges in bringing projects to fruition. One challenge is negotiating and drafting a contract that places the parties in a fair...more

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Under Construction - March 2016

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Welcome to the first edition of our Under Construction newsletter for 2016. Indemnity laws and clauses are a big part of construction contracts. They can make or break a project. Defend and indemnify obligations have the...more

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