Does your scope of work mean what you think it means? The Iowa Court of Appeals tells one […] Does Your Scope of Work Mean What You Think It …
After being awarded a contract to remove silt and debris from an empty lakebed, the contractor was ready […] North Dakota Joins Iowa and Minnesota in Limiting “No Damage …
As spring makes way for summer, companies can shift focus from potential projects to a more manageable number […] Keeping Your Head Out of the Sand: The Duty to …
One of the most significant financial risks faced by contractors is that of the “project banker.” Almost all […] Pay-if-Paid Contracts: All Work and No Pay?
Under a new Minnesota law, contractors with even a single violation of wage, labor, or contracting laws can […] How would you pack for a three-year vacation?
Do good walls really make good neighbors? I don’t know, but in low-bid construction, good privacy rules really […] Are Your Emails Public Record? 1 comment
Most people know to “call before you dig.” Underground contractors, in particular, need to be familiar with One-Call […] New Requirements under Iowa One-Call Law Effective July 1, 2014
Time is money, and extra days on the jobsite mean extra costs. Yet, construction contracts routinely pretend this […] No damage for delay: A work of contractual fiction 1 comment
A recent decision by the Iowa Supreme Court marks a victory for common sense enforcement of the reasonable […] Navigating Uncharted Waters: Iowa Supreme Court requires IDOT to guarantee …
There is a disturbing trend among government owners and engineers who think that taxpayers will benefit by shifting […] Differing Site Conditions: Appeals Court Makes the Right Call