Construction Law
| Duty of Prompt Payment |
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| On construction projects, payment originates from the owner with each successive party below him obligated to pay the next party in line. With respect to public contracts, and even some private contracts, the duty of prompt payment has been statutorily declared. More... |
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| TERMINATION OF FEDERAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS BASED ON DEFAULT |
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| Construction contracts with the federal government must generally be completed by the scheduled completion date because the government has an interest in its occupancy or use of a project. The government normally secures the completion of the project by the scheduled completion date through performance bonds, penalties for delay, or escrow accounts. More... |
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| Construction Scheduling |
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| Construction scheduling is the foundation for an effectively organized and coordinated project. The most prominently used scheduling methods are the Gantt bar chart and the Critical Path Method. More... |
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| Role of a Construction Manager |
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| A construction manager (CM) plays a pivotal role on a construction project by coordinating and supervising the construction process from the initial development to final construction. The CM manages people, materials, and equipment in the execution of the project plans and is responsible for keeping the project on budget. Additionally, he keeps all schedules and contracts and works to ensure the safety of the public and the employees on the job site. More... |
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| INSURANCE ISSUES IN CONSTRUCTION DEFECT CASES |
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| Contractors usually protect themselves from liability to third parties by purchasing general liability insurance policies. General liability insurance policies protect the contractors from damages for accidental bodily injury or for property damage. Most general liability insurance policies contain exclusions for damages as a result of the contractors' own work or products. More... |
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