Construction Law
| Withholding Contractor Payments |
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| When a construction project ensues, the contractors are generally paid for their work through a series of progress payments. When the contractor's work is delayed, he may receive reduced payments. Additionally, some owners may go so far as to withhold payments completely for delay in the contractor's performance. More... |
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| Bid Mistakes |
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| Bid mistakes are not uncommon in the construction industry. In the hustle of submitting bids, likely on more than one project, human error can result. Whether a contractor will be held to his bid submitted in error turns on an examination of the circumstances in each case. More... |
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| Owner's Selection of Architect and Contractor |
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| Among the owner's chief concerns to ensure the successful completion of a construction project is the selection of the project's architect and general contractor. Without such key personnel in place the project would never get off the ground. Further, ensuring the quality of workmanship on the project starts with the architect's design of the plans and specifications and carries forward through the actual construction process under the auspices of the contractor. More... |
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| Completion of Construction Project |
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| Generally, time is of the essence in construction projects. However, the common law provides that, if the condition that "time is of the essence" is not included in the parties' contract, it is not so. Practically speaking, the majority of construction contracts will include such a provision. More... |
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| ARBITRATION AWARDS IN GLOBAL CONSTRUCTION DISPUTES |
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| Arbitration awards in global construction disputes are final decisions that are binding on the parties to the arbitration. The awards should be based on the applicable substantive law. The substantive law that applies to the dispute is most often set forth in an arbitration agreement. More... |
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