Construction agreements come in many flavors, most of which are variations on two major themes ” “fixed price” (or lump sum) contracts and “cost-reimbursable” contracts. Understanding the basic themes ...

Indemnification is a term often thrown about in construction litigation, and you will see it in most standard form construction contracts. But what actually is it, and how useful is it to have when it ...

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 purpose of a construction contract is risk management. As any construction professional knows, the construction business is inherently risky. There are three main types of loss in any construction ...

In the construction industry, every project depends on clear agreements, reliable performance, and trust between parties. Yet even with the most carefully drafted contract, disputes can and will arise ...

Claim notice provisions in construction contracts are common. In fact, many standard form construction contracts usually contain these types of provisions. These provisions are often implicated as the ...

Surety construction bonds are a fact of life if you work in the building industry. Government projects and much private-enterprise construction require you take out a surety bond to get the job. This ...