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 ...

Adam Browser discusses an overlooked section of the Prompt Payment Act which provides an alternative to invalid 'pay-when-paid' clauses. In the construction industry, it is common for a general ...

Owners and contractors have two choices for the type of contract and agreement to use: fixed price or cost-plus. Both types of contracts have their advantages and disadvantages, but let's look further ...

The history of U.S. construction contracts is marked by a growing emphasis on accountability and professionalism. Where builders once decided virtually every aspect of a project, they must now post ...

Originally published by Matthew DeVries on Best Practices Construction Law blog. In construction contracts, parties attempt to use plain and ordinary words to describe their respective obligations. As ...

A representative body for builders has welcomed a High Court ruling on adjudication of construction contracts, even though lawyers warn it could increase the threat of insolvencies.