Contractors can safeguard their projects by understanding and addressing common causes of construction disputes. According to the latest Crux report on global construction claims and disputes by HKA, the following issues are prime triggers for [...]
Construction contracts typically contain provisions specifying how and when contractors should inform parties about potential claims for added compensation or time. These clauses aim to equip project stakeholders with crucial information for handling unforeseen events [...]
Navigating contracts can be a complex journey, which requires vigilance to ensure the agreements safeguard rights and reduce risks. It is crucial to have counsel review contracts to create a comprehensive understanding and avoid unforeseen [...]
What is a Registered Agent? A Registered Agent is a designated entity or individual chosen by a business, such as an LLC or C Corp, to receive legal notifications, government communications, and compliance-related documents on [...]
Since its emergence, OpenAI's ChatGPT has underscored the imminent encroachment of AI across all sectors. Even beyond tech, industries worldwide are exploring AI's potential for enhancing products, reducing costs, and staying competitive. Construction, in particular, [...]
The Buy America initiative, a vital part of President Joe Biden's $1 trillion infrastructure program, seeks to boost domestic manufacturing and job growth by increasing the use of American-made products in federally funded projects. The [...]
Brain Burkhalter, Principal and Managing Partner at Burkhalter Law, has been selected as a Fellow of the Construction Lawyers Society of America (CLSA). The CLSA describes itself as an invitation-only, global honorary association of top-tier [...]
Recent changes to Georgia law favor contractors in public works construction contracts. Before revisions to the statute took effect on July 1, 2022, Georgia law allowed government entities to withhold 10% of each progress payment [...]
