The schedule on construction projects is often as important as the budget.  So, when I read an article that identifies significant problems with a project, but specifically notes that the general contractor says that the problems will not create any delays, I often wonder if the parties are being realistic.  I also wonder whether the subcontractors will be forced to work extra time to make up the schedule.

ENR recently published an article about ‘hiccups’ during […]

This year, every other blog post will address common construction contract clauses. My hope is that my readers will either find the content a good refresher or provide a new understanding of common construction clauses.  Today, I’ll address the Scope of Work provision.

Some contractors and construction attorneys would argue that the Scope of Work provision in the contract is the most important section because it defines what a contractor has agreed to provide in […]