Who doesn’t want to have a detailed and coherent construction agreement in place on every job? It minimizes confusion, makes clear everyone’s respective responsibilities and should reduce disputes.

Certain construction contractors may be eligible to use the cash or completed-contract method of accounting for regular income tax. However, these taxpayers may also be liable for alternative minimum ...

A model clause addressing climate-conscious waste management practices for a government construction project that government entities may incorporate into their own construction contract forms or ...

Incorporating tariff-specific escalation and change-in-law clauses into contracts helps protect parties from unforeseen cost increases. Legal provisions like force majeure should be tailored to ...

Most construction contracts fail to address AI use. Traditional forms—AIA, ConsensusDocs, FIDIC—were not written for a world where autonomous systems influence design or execution. Without updated ...

It is critical for contractors to understand the insurance requirements in construction contracts, as these projects carry very high levels of liability and risk. Construction involves moving ...

The history of U.S. construction contracts is marked by a growing emphasis on accountability and professionalism. Where builders once decided virtually every aspect of a project, they must now post ...

As we close out the second quarter of 2025, Q2 has proven to be a powerhouse period for contract activity across the construction sector. From megaproject accelerations to future-forward ...

What Is a Construction Lien? A construction lien is a claim made against a property by a contractor or subcontractor who has not been paid for work done on that property. Construction liens are ...