In their Construction Law column, Kenneth Block and Stuart Rosen examine the concept of "unavoidable delays," i.e., a delay for which the contractor is not responsible and may be entitled to an ...

A successful construction project doesn’t just depend on skilled labor and good materials—it starts with the contract. A well-drafted construction contract sets expectations, defines responsibilities, ...

It is critical for contractors to understand the insurance requirements in construction contracts, as these projects carry very high levels of liability and risk. Construction involves moving ...

Those familiar with the construction industry know that construction projects are seldom, if ever, completed within the time originally anticipated at the project’s outset. Fortunately, prime ...

Types of Owner Agreements: Owner's Rep, CM as Agent, CM at Risk, GC at Risk, & Owner/Architect In this seminar, a panel including experienced construction attorneys will provide a practical ...

It wasn’t long after the lockdowns in the U.S. in March of 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic that we started getting calls from clients telling us that their construction projects were flailing, and ...

“Force Majeure” – While most construction contracts contain these provisions, they are often not understood in relation to the implications they may have on construction projects. With the onset of ...