Here is another simple contract hint to remember next time you consider updating your construction agreements. Almost every builder includes an express warranty for labor and workmanship. But is it working the way you want it to?[...]
Archive for the ‘Standard Provisions’ Category
July 7th, 2011 - 10:16 am § in Contract Drafting, Contracts, Litigating Your Contract, Managing Risks, Standard Provisions
Use Your Construction Warranty To The Benefit Of Both Parties
June 28th, 2011 - 9:21 am § in Construction Liability, Construction News, Contract Drafting, Contracts, Litigating Your Contract, Standard Provisions
The Big Talk on Notice In Contracts
Here is my reading suggestion for the day. John Ahlers, over at Ahlers and Cressman PLLC, recently published a two-part article on judicial interpretation of written notice requirements. If you know Washington construction law, you probably know that there is a very popular debate on this iss[...]
May 24th, 2011 - 11:53 am § in Construction Liability, Contract Drafting, Contracts, Managing Risks, Standard Provisions
A Hint For Subcontractors: Things To Look For In Your Contract
A few weeks back, I published an article on negotiating general contracts. The corpus of that post: “you can negotiate your contracts!” But, that post focused almost entirely on some items of concern for general contractors working with project owners. What about the subcontractor[...]
April 21st, 2011 - 12:00 pm § in Construction Liability, Contract Drafting, Contracts, Public Contracting, Standard Provisions
A Note to Contractors: You Can Negotiate Your Public Contracts
I have been reviewing quite a few public contracts these days. I find it disheartening that almost every contract has identical terms. Its almost as if owners have no interest in the changing of the times, as it remains contentious. Remember contractors – you can negotiate these contrac[...]
January 27th, 2011 - 10:06 am § in Construction Liability, Contracts, Litigating Your Contract, Managing Risks, Standard Provisions
Reminder: Follow Your Contract’s Written Requirements
Its Thursday and that calls for a quick late week reminder. If you’re a contractor, you should know this: A court will read and enforce your contract – so read before you react.[...]
December 16th, 2010 - 5:30 am § in Contracts, Design, Green Building, Managing Risks, Standard Provisions
Building A Green Residence? Expect A Few Bumps In The Road
Ever wonder what it might be like to own the greenest of homes? How about the issues you might face in building one? Green building attorneys are generally removed from the day to day issues facing the owners and contractors building the project. On a commercial project, these issues are mo[...]
