Construction Law

Name: Legal Foundations Lunch & Learn Series: AIA Contracts vs. ConsensusDocs
Start: 2024-08-08T12:00:00+0000
Location: Webinar

Legal Foundations Lunch & Learn Series: AIA Contracts vs. ConsensusDocs

When: August 8, 2024 at 12:00pm – 12:30pm

People: Kenneth E. Rubinstein, Nicholas A. Dube

Location:

Webinar

Our Legal Foundations Lunch and Learn Series features monthly 30-minute webinars that provide in-depth insights into recent updates, industry trends, and key issues impacting the construction industry. On August 8 at 12:00 noon, Preti Flaherty attorneys Kenneth Rubinstein and Nicholas Dube will present a session on the pros and cons of the American Institute of Architects and ConsensusDocs contracts.

The American Institute of Architects and the ConsensusDocs contracts, are two of the most prominent contract document families used in commercial construction. This session will delve into the pros and cons of each contract set, highlighting key nuances and hidden issues that can significantly impact risk allocation.

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