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 ...

Construction contract bonds are an effective tool for managing risk and ensuring a successful project. Learn about the ...

Types of Owner Agreements: Owner's Rep, CM as Agent, CM at Risk, GC at Risk, & Owner/Architect In this seminar, a panel including experienced construction attorneys will provide a practical ...

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 ...

We recently released a book titled “Home Remodeling for Dummies.” Chapter 10 is about construction contracts. It begins: “What literature about contracts would be complete without some mention of the ...

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 ...

This experienced panel of construction lawyers will discuss the most important risk allocation clauses in a construction contract from the compelling viewpoints of a construction project owner, a ...

Before starting any home renovation project, legal experts say homeowners should take the necessary legal precautions to avoid costly disputes. That starts with a solid construction contract. “A ...