Identifying and Quantifying Government Contract Claims
Practical Training for Project Managers & Supervisors Two-Part Webinar Series: Part Two
In light of the Trump administration’s imposition of 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, construction industry stakeholders are facing renewed cost pressures and potential project delays. This alert discusses how...more
The construction industry faces unique challenges in eDiscovery, from managing vast data volumes to protecting sensitive communications and plans. HaystackID®’s upcoming webcast will explore practical and advanced artificial...more
Key steps when making and assessing extension of time and cost claims for project delays and disruptions caused by increasingly frequent extreme weather events. A growing number of "freak" weather events, such as record...more
Filing a claim against a government agency to recover time and/or money related to a contract can be a daunting process. Understanding the claims process and, if necessary, the appeals process is essential. Whether...more
Submitting a certified claim to a government agency or appealing a contracting officer’s final decision (COFD) can be a risky business decision for federal contractors. On one hand, there is the risk of straining the...more
In this webinar series, George Pallas and Kathleen Morley present practical tips and training to project managers and supervisors regarding best practices in project management. Using real-life examples, George and Kathleen...more
Anyone monitoring construction industry trends is aware that the prices of raw construction materials, particularly steel and lumber, have been rapidly increasing since early 2020. Earlier this year, Associated Builders and...more
In this webinar series, George Pallas and Kathleen Morley will present practical tips and training to project managers and supervisors regarding best practices in project management. Using real-life examples, George and...more
If you are left in the dark about something, you don’t have the information you should have to make an informed decision. Delay claims on a construction can be confusing, especially when you think about the delay to the work...more
As businesses in the real estate industry grapple with the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, disputes are on the rise. Understanding your contractual rights early on can help you minimize your litigation risks and exposure...more
Construction contracts often include a “no damage for delay” clause that denies a contractor the right to recover delay-related costs and limits the contractor’s remedy to an extension of time for noncontractor-caused delays...more
G4S Tech. LLC v. Mass. Tech. Park Corp., 2018 Mass. Lexis 357 (June 13, 2018) - A state development agency (the “Agency”), received state and federal funding to build a 1,200-mile fiber optic network. It contracted with...more
Understanding claims under the Contract Disputes Act is an essential skill for government contractors. Claims (and related requests for equitable adjustment) are by far the most common remedy for contractors seeking to...more
Construction lawyers routinely deal with delay claims. I have presented or defended more of them than I can remember. That is why I was curious when, earlier this year, I received a series of email invitations to...more
Construction projects are no stranger to delays and the inevitable resulting disputes. To allocate such risks, parties frequently include no damage for delay causes in their contracts. These provisions commonly provide that...more
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (the “VA”) contracted with Sygnos, Inc. (“Sygnos”) for improvements to the electrical system at a VA hospital in Boise, Idaho. Sygnos subcontracted a portion of the work to...more
ITT Water & Wastewater USA, Inc. v. L. D’Agostini & Sons, Inc., 2016 Mich. App. LEXIS 579 (March 17, 2016) - This action arises out of a contract dispute between plaintiff, ITT Water & Wastewater USA, Inc. (“ITT”), and...more
Balfour Beatty Rail, Inc. v. The Kansas City Southern Railway Company, 2016 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 39086 (N.D. Tex., March 25, 2016) - The contractor contracted with owner to install 65 miles of railroad track, for a price of...more
Assume your major construction project has experienced an unexpected event that threatens to cause delays or increase costs. You have made a preliminary investigation and have tried to manage the impact by quickly engaging...more
Delay Damages; “Total Cost” vs. “Modified-Total-Cost” Approach – A party may not establish delay damages under the “total cost” or “modified-total-cost” approach when uncontroverted record evidence attributes delay costs to...more