What to consider when you’re asked to perform work that’s outside the project’s scope.

One of the most important things to take away from the Marco Polo Fire: Buildings that opt out of sprinklers should still be required to comply with other safety measures of Bill 69.

Notice provisions are important and should not be glossed over. Take the time to go through them to avoid consequences.

Lawyers love mechanic’s liens. More specifically, lawyers love correcting mechanic’s liens that contractors or lien-filing services frequently prepare incorrectly. Contractors...

While many kinds of construction claims exist, two of the most popular ones are: breach of contract and negligence. Payment...

“What about the architect?” In over 20 years of practice in construction law, I have never heard a trade subcontractor,...

First-year law students, all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, have a tendency to cling to legal maxims or theories as they begin...

Think of a construction contract  as a “prenuptial” agreement between parties. The termination provisions in a construction contract address the...

The year was 1886. The place — Wayne County, Michigan. This is the story of “Rose 2d of Aberlone,” perhaps...

While “green” building and LEED certification are hot trends in the world of commercial development and construction, the amount of...