AIA Updates CMc Contract Forms
The most common project delivery method remains the design-bid-build method, in which an owner hires an architect to design the project. Once the design is
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A Decade In The Making: Are You Prepared To Switch To The New AIA Forms?
Every 10 years or so, the American Institute of Architects updates its primary contracting forms. Years ending in a “7” are especially noteworthy because that
Residential Contracting 101: The “Flow Down Clause”
A “flow-down” clause provides that a subcontractor assumes toward the builder all the duties and obligations the builder has assumed toward the homeowner. Flow-down clauses
Residential Contracting 101: Incorporation by Reference
Construction contracts come in all shapes and sizes. For commercial projects, the parties often use pre-printed contract forms such as forms promulgated by the American
American Arbitration Association Issues New Rules
The American Arbitration Association (AAA) recently issued Revised Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures that went into effect on July 1. There are only
How Can I Limit My Liability For Bad Work Claims?
So how can a contactor limit its liability for bad work claims? At least in Indiana, the answer depends on the type of project. For