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TIME EXTENSIONS FOR “UNUSUALLY SEVERE WEATHER” ON FEDERAL PROJECTS

Posted on 30 March, 2014
What do you do if you encounter unusually severe weather? A time extension for unusually severe weather conditions is set forth under the default clause (such as 48 CFR 52.249-10) included in federal government construction contracts.   The clause typically...

AN OWNER’S “INTENDED THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY” STATUS UNDER A SUBCONTRACT

Posted on 29 March, 2014
Sometimes, during a dispute, there are arguments as to whether an owner is an INTENDED third party beneficiary of the subcontract by and between the general contractor and the subcontractor. There are instances where an owner desires to be an intended third party beneficiary of...

PAY ATTENTION TO THE RELEASE YOU EXECUTE!

Posted on 26 March, 2014
Pay attention to the release you execute! This includes the release that is executed in consideration of insurance proceeds where the release will likely include a full release of all claims and the parties forbear from pursuing legal claims against one...

SUPPLIER / SUB-SUBCONTRACTOR NOTICE REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE MILLER ACT

Posted on 23 March, 2014
Sub-subcontractors and suppliers to subcontractors working on federal projects NEED to know what they need to do to preserve Miller Act payment bond rights. Prime contractors need to know too so that they know what defenses to raise against the unwary sub-subcontractor/supplier that asserts a claim...

DESIGN PROFESSIONAL’S STANDARD OF CARE AND THE FIRST COST DEFENSE

Posted on 21 March, 2014
Design professionals entering into contracts need to absolutely understand the standard of care they are agreeing to in the contract. The reason being is that a design professional can agree to a heightened standard of care making them contractually liable for breaches based...