A successful construction project doesn’t just depend on skilled labor and good materials—it starts with the contract. A well-drafted construction contract sets expectations, defines responsibilities, ...

Those utilizing modular construction techniques occupy a unique position that doesn’t fit neatly within traditional building industry models. Without first adequately communicating responsibilities on ...

Chris Dunn, who is with Epstein Becker Green's Healthcare Construction Group in Nashville, Tennessee, counsels healthcare owners and developers on all aspects of construction projects. He recently led ...

Owners and contractors have two choices for the type of contract and agreement to use: fixed price or cost-plus. Both types of contracts have their advantages and disadvantages, but let's look further ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Locating, bidding on and fulfilling a government construction contract is significantly different from the process in private sector construction jobs. Small construction businesses can count on heavy ...