[This is Part I of a four-part series discussing the new AIA 2017 forms. Part II will discuss the general conditions to the construction contract (A201-2017); Part III will discuss the Owner—Architect ...

A legal contract stipulates the responsibilities and obligations of both parties to the agreement. The terms of a contractor's agreement defines a different work relationship than an employment ...

As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the country, it will impact project performance. As you have undoubtedly heard, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is affecting the global construction ...

As the economic crisis stemming from the coronavirus pandemic unfolds, it is ever more important that contractors and subcontractors protect their payment rights and avoid the risk of double payment; ...

The bane of a contractor’s construction performance can be unforeseen subsurface and other site conditions. Commonly referred to as changed or differing site conditions, they can cause both increased ...

Congratulations! Stepping out on your own is a big deal and I want you to celebrate … and protect yourself. When you agree to work for another person or company as a freelancer, you're acting as an ...

Not paying attention to key contract clauses about notice, documentation and change order procedures is a sure way to watch your profit dwindle. At the end of the every job (when it’s too late to do ...