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
On Tuesday, a unanimous Supreme Court established a high barrier for contractors who find themselves unhappy with “forum […] Justice Alito to construction industry: Pay attention to forum selection! 1 comment
Raw Meat Under public contracts, your right to payment is like raw meat. If immediate steps are not […] Restricted Site Access 1 comment
Know Your Costs If you want to make a profit in low-bid construction, it helps to know your […] Pricing Construction Equipment
Costs Will Change In low bid construction, projects can cost more than expected due to differing site conditions, […] In low bid construction, how do you plan for unanticipated … 1 comment