This can cause problems with potentially harmful incomplete or defective construction. Construction Liability Contract Drafting Contracts Managing Risks Standard Provisions arbitration clause construction arbitration construction contract construction dispute resolution construction mediation contract provisions for dispute resolution dispute resolution in contract electronic service of process mediation clause washington construction lawWhoa, take the mitts off. Deal with your dispute before it happens. Photo: familymwr on Flickr). MORE >>

Developed using AIA’s flagship documents as a base, and incorporating concepts and model language from the AIA’s Guide for Sustainable Projects, the new documents address the unique roles, risks and opportunities encountered on sustainable design and construction projects. 3.            A201™-2007 SP, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, for use on a Sustainable Project. Because the AIA believes the Guide is an important resource for the design and construction industry, it is available as a free download at www.aia.org/sustainableprojectsguide. MORE >>

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In the past few weeks, I must have been asked one question on multiple occasions:  “What is Construction Law?&#   When this question was asked, I realized that I’ve been Musing on this topic for almost three years and realized that I’ve posted on everything from why I enjoy being a construction lawyer , to various topics on the subject, to marketing a construction law practice , but have never attempted to define my own practice area. General Construction & Surety Litigation. Image via Wikipedia. Not enough detail for you?  Incorporation Issues. MORE >>

All to often in my job I am faced with clients who end up in a dispute on a construction project. The contract is the cornerstone of any construction project and eventual dispute. Construction contract defined : Construction Contract: A legal document which specifies the details of a construction project. good construction contract will include: 1.The contractors registration number. construction timetable including starting and completion dates. It contains the scope of work and all provisions which govern when disputes arise. ’ 3.A MORE >>