Disputes are a fact of life on construction projects. There are just too many variables, unknowns and unpredictable things that can occur during the course of a project that can lead to disagreements and disputes, particularly when significant dollars are at stake. However, as many in the construction industry know, […]
Bid Protests: Understanding of the Basic Framework Your company just found out that the major multi-million dollar government contract that you spent weeks preparing your best and most competitive bid for has been awarded to another company. You know your company has the experience and qualifications to do the work, […]
The importance of the terms of a construction contract in the event of a significant dispute on a construction project cannot be overstated. Simply put, the terms of the contract can be the difference between successfully navigating a dispute in a manner that still achieves a financially successful project, and […]
An all too common situation on construction projects involves subcontractor claims for additional costs caused by the owner. These can often involve differing site conditions claims, claims related to design errors or omissions by the owner’s design professionals, or owner-caused delays. In these instances, the subcontractor has no direct contractual […]
All Florida construction industry participants need to be aware of the significant new changes to the payment bond claim requirements on private projects under section 713.23, Florida Statutes, made by the 2019 Florida Legislature in House Bill 1247.[1] These changes become effective on October 1, 2019, and understanding the new […]