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By: William E. Underwood Partner, Jones Walker LLP. When critical path activities are delayed by the owner (or another party), contractors will sometimes “pace,” or slow down, other activities to…
Read MoreThe Department of Transportation in my home state of New Mexico is the latest to allow the design-build delivery method for highway projects. Although design-build had been approved in New…
Read MoreBradley E. Sands, Associate, Jones Walker LLP. Statutes of limitations establish the period of time within which a claimant must bring an action after it accrues. An action can be…
Read MoreBy: Bradley Sands Associate, Jones Walker LLP. Subcontractor claims happen. When those subcontractor claims are prompted by owner actions or responsibilities, the general contractor must always be vigilant to plan…
Read MoreBy: Joshua E. Holt Associate, Shoshana E. Rothman Partner, and Lauren P. McLaughlin Partner, Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP. Virginia has long been known as a state where “contract is…
Read MoreBy: Brent Laman, Associate, Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP. In an early Rolling Stones classic, Mick Jagger sang, “Ti-i-i-ime is on my side. ”The refrain to that hit melody “yes it…
Read MoreBy: Bill Shaughnessy, Partner Jones Walker, LLP. Construction surety bonds are risk management tools utilized by parties on large construction projects. However, bonds are not insurance, and a surety is…
Read MoreBy: Stephen P. Katz, Esq. Peckar & Abramson, P.C. When is it right to start thinking about succession planning and preparing a construction company for transition? Many would agree –…
Read MoreStephen P. Katz, Esq. Peckar & Abramson, P.C. When is it right to start thinking about succession planning and preparing a construction company for transition? Many would agree –…
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