Other States Prohibiting Pay-If-Paid Clauses in Construction Contracts
If you’ve searched Google for “Virginia Pay If Paid,” “Virginia Pay When Paid,” “Pay if Paid Enforceable,” or “best construction lawyer ever,” and you’ve come across this page (that the…
You Can’t Treat Construction Claims Like Your Grandkids
I have seven kids. Two of them have hopped the nest. There are two of them who are ready to be spoilt. They are a distinct kind of child, and therefore,…
Tornadoes and Other Catastrophic Events Can Cripple a Construction Project
A month ago, the month of September, a construction worker was killed when a storm struck the construction site in Lebanon, Indiana. An initial investigation revealed that the worker was standing…
Commander Closes Construction Site for COVID and Contractor Can’t Recover Contract Costs
In the last month, it was reported that the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals decided that the public contractor was not able to recuperate $100k in construction expenses that…
When is a Contractor’s Termination for Default Proper? When it Does Bad Things!
Sometimes, you “do” bad things. Sometimes, you “look like” you do horrible things. Take a look at the differences between the bad boy Jack and my daughter, who “looks like”…
Court Concludes that Lender Owes Contractor “Contractually, Factually and Practically”
It was a weekend all concerned with the Rise of Gru. I adore Gru to the point that when my kids ask me for money, my Gru-like voice will belt into…
Home Builders and Developers Beware: SC Supreme Court Beats Up Hybrid Arbitration Clauses Mercilessly
Today’s guest post comes from one of my top attorneys for construction and friends, Burr partner Ned Nicholson in our Columbia, SC office. Ned often assists clients with construction defect…
Tips for Dealing with Construction Labor Issues During the Holidays
The time has come for the the year once more – the season of Christmas is here, and for those working employed in the construction industry, it can bring an…
The Key to Generating Leads for Construction Companies
Social media has evolved into an effective tool for small and medium construction companies to create leads for residential and commercial projects. With more than 3 billion users making use…
Unlocking the Potential of AI and Chat GBT in Construction Management
The industry of construction is among the most complicated and challenging sectors. The construction industry is extremely demanding and requires a large level of preparation and coordination in order to…