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Richard J. Long , P.E. , P.Eng.
Problematic Construction Contract Clauses
This is the first post in a series that discusses construction contract terms that cause difficulties and give rise to…
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Definitions of Construction Claim Types for Contractors
The author summarizes the definitions of the 19 construction claim types that may apply to a contractor’s and subcontractor’s recovery of time and costs.
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Directed and Constructive Acceleration
The desire to minimize costs and contractual performance time often leads to directed or constructive acceleration.
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Constructive Changes
This post explores constructive changes, which are a common cause of construction claims, and problems establishing entitlement.
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Richard J. Long , P.E. , P.Eng.
Delay to Mechanical Completion
Construction contracts should specify all that is required for Mechanical Completion to prevent related disputes between the owner and contractor.
Richard J. Long , P.E. , P.Eng.
Maladministration of a Construction Contract: Part 3
This blog post, third in a series, includes examples of maladministration claims in construction contracts as well as contractor’s remedies.
Richard J. Long , P.E. , P.Eng.
Maladministration of a Construction Contract: Part 2
This blog post, part of a series on maladministration claims in construction contracts, focuses on failure to assign work and failure to coordinate.
Richard J. Long , P.E. , P.Eng.
Maladministration of a Construction Contract: Part 1
Maladministration is an entitlement that allows contractors to recover costs when the owner interferes with the contractor’s work.
Owner’s Failure to Coordinate on a Multi-Prime Construction Project
In this case example, an owner’s failure to coordinate resulted in a prime contractor’s recovery of damages that another prime contractor caused.
Owner’s Interference on a Multi-Prime Construction Project
In this case example, a contractor recovered its increased costs due to the owner's unreasonable interference.
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