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Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP

Tips for Setting the GMP

Under the guaranteed maximum price (GMP) construction contract delivery method, great care and attention must be given by the owner in setting the GMP, usually done by way of a “GMP Amendment,” following the CM’s submission...more

Stoel Rives LLP

Subcontracts: Tips For General Contractors And Subcontractors

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Drafting and negotiating subcontracts can be tricky for both general contractors and subcontractors. General contractors are caught in between owners and subcontractors as the ones that will be held responsible for the work...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 17th National Conference on Navigating Risk in Construction Contracts & Projects - February 27th - 28th, Toronto, ON,...

Join industry leaders, legal experts, and fellow construction professionals at CI’s 17th National Conference on Navigating Risk in Construction Contracts & Projects, for two impactful days of knowledge sharing, actionable...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

From Confusion to Clarity: A Guide to Handling Concurrent Delays in Construction Projects

Over the years, general contractors and commercial developers have debated their rights during a concurrent delay. When a concurrent delay happens, the question arises: should the general contractor receive a) an extension of...more

Offit Kurman

How should construction contracts approach potential tariffs?

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As an initial primer: tariffs typically work as a tax, charged on goods purchased and imported to the United States from a foreign country. The tariff is charged as a percentage on the price paid for the foreign good. Tariffs...more

Amundsen Davis LLC

[Webinar] Tenth Annual Construction Industry Legal Power Seminar - January 23rd, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm CT

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Join our interdisciplinary panel of Amundsen Davis attorneys for a half-day livestream seminar highlighting the key issues and emerging trends impacting the construction industry. With an eye toward 2025 and beyond, sessions...more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

NY Court of Appeals Addresses Labor Law § 200 “Means and Methods” Cases

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For participants in New York’s construction industry, the distinction between possession of supervisory authority, on the one hand, and the exercise of that authority, on the other, may have significant implications for their...more

Gray Reed

Weathering the Storm—Part 1: Understanding Liquidated and Consequential Damages in Construction Contracts

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When project delays occur due to natural disasters, the financial implications can be severe. Construction stakeholders often focus on immediate physical damages while overlooking the potentially devastating impact of...more

Stoel Rives LLP

Mitigate Risk with a Construction Project Insurance Checkup

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As we approach the end of 2024, prudence dictates a checkup on one of the most critical risk management tools for developers, builders and designers – insurance. With multiple acronyms out there such as OCIP, CCIP, OPPI, GL,...more

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP

[Webinar] 2024 Construction Law Forum - October 16th, 10:00 am PT

We invite you to attend a complimentary virtual event hosted by Procopio’s Construction & Infrastructure Law attorneys, along with guest industry experts, on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. This engaging half-day program will...more

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Managing Subcontractor Risks: A Legal Guide for General Contractors

Subcontractors play a pivotal role in construction projects, providing specialized skills and services essential for bringing projects to fruition. However, with this collaboration comes inherent risks that can significantly...more

Ankura

Project Delivery With Building Information Modeling (BIM): Challenges and Risk Mitigation – Part II

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Whether you are an owner, design professional, design consultant, construction manager (CM), general contractor (GC), or subcontractor, it is almost inevitable that you will encounter the use of building information modeling...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

How to Navigate Pitfalls in Major Projects

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Delivering major construction projects has always been challenging. The current global climate will necessitate more of these projects, while at the same time making their delivery more difficult. Understanding and mitigating...more

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Risk Mitigation in a Volatile Price Market

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The construction industry will continue to face rising material prices, volatile markets and inflation. Disputes go hand in hand with rising prices as projects become much more difficult to complete on time and within budget....more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[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

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[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

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] Managing Risk in Construction Contracts & Projects – Western Canada Edition - January 25th - 26th, Edmonton, Canada

The Canadian Institute’s 15th Annual Conference on Managing Risk in Construction Contracts & Projects, Western Canada Edition is returning to Edmonton on January 25-26, 2023. This two-day conference is specifically...more

StoneTurn

Owners and Contractors Beware – Vendor Risks Can Hurt Your Projects

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Vendor risk has the power to impact an organization’s reputation, ESG (environmental, social, governance) initiatives, and information security. Similarly, vendors can affect a project’s performance due to their financial and...more

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The Importance of Proactive Construction Schedule Risk Management For Owners

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Construction projects require the constant balance of competing objectives of cost (budget), quality (scope), and time (schedule) – often referred to as the “project management triangle.” To meet the needs across this...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Intellectual Infrastructure: IP 101 for Construction and Design Professionals

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From the initial design plans, to the choice and fabrication of materials, to the finished project, there are many components of a construction or infrastructure project that can give rise to intellectual property (“IP”)...more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

Practical Training for Project Managers & Supervisors Two-Part Webinar Series: Part Two

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

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

Practical Training for Project Managers & Supervisors Two-Part Webinar Series: Part One

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

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

[Webinar] Practical Training for Project Managers & Supervisors: Part Two: Important Contract Provisions, Claims Preservation, and...

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

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

[Webinar] Practical Training for Project Managers & Supervisors: Part One: Project Management Essentials and Contract Changes...

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

Gould + Ratner LLP

COVID-19, A New President and Economic Uncertainty: What to Expect in the Construction Industry in 2021

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...Construction industry forecasts are difficult in a “normal year” (remember those?), let alone a year following a global pandemic. The fact that the pandemic is not yet in the rearview mirror coupled with: (1) the election...more

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