Dispute resolution of construction contracts, design professional contracts and other related documents often comes through arbitration or litigation. Dispute resolution clauses should be drafted carefully, consistent with applicable law, to include arbitration if so desired.

Who is responsible for what is in shop drawings? Read on to discover how design professionals can be liable for the contents of shop drawings if they don’t meet the standard of care in specifying materials and manufacturers.

Subcontractors should be aware of state consumer protection laws as they can be used against them in a breach of contract situation. Read on for the result of a Connecticut case where a subcontractor defrauded a general contractor out of a 30 percent deposit.

Before ending a contract, make sure you or your attorney understand the terms dictating when termination is warranted. 

Limitation of liability clauses are added to project contracts and shift the risk of misconduct perpetrated by design professionals, such as architects and engineers, to the building owner.

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