Foreign Governments Contracting For Construction In The United States

Foreign states and their agencies engage in a variety of construction projects in the United States, all of which are subject to the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (“FSA”).1 This article explains some of the key aspects of the FSA that foreign governments and contractors should consider when engaging in those projects.
Foreign States and Their Agencies
Foreign states are treated differently from their agencies for certain aspects of the FSA. In deciding whether an entity is the […]

By | March 2nd, 2020 ||

Can I Borrow Your Backhoe?

Borrowing equipment is a common occurrence on construction sites.  But, it’s riskier than you might think.  There could be a number of questions about whose insurance is responsible to pay for damages should something go wrong.

The Situation

A fellow subcontractor has asked to borrow your backhoe for the remainder of the day.  You don’t need it for the work you are doing, so you let him borrow it.  The subcontractor promptly destroys your backhoe and […]

By | February 26th, 2020 ||

Slow Payment Costs General Contractors And Subcontractors Billions

A new study found slow payments to general contractors and subcontractors cost $64 billion in 2019 – a nearly $25 billion increase from 2018 with general contractors added to the report. The 2019 study, conducted by Rabbet (formerly Contract Simply) through a partnership with Procore Technologies, collected data from general contractors and subcontractors to evaluate the rising costs of slow payments in construction. Rabbet’s results show the average 51-day payment turnaround is particularly hard […]

By | February 25th, 2020 ||