Construction Law

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented new risks and challenges that will affect construction projects for years to come. This business level summary provides specific recommended edits that contractors and construction managers should consider when using...

Yesterday, in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu issued an emergency order shuttering all non-essential businesses in the state effective today. This morning, the governor's office released a list of...

Having an end date for risk is important to construction professionals who need to know when they can close their books and destroy files relating to old projects. In this article for  Construction Executive...

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Preti Flaherty's attorneys have maintained a constant stream of the most up-to-date information and resources for our clients, business partners, and others struggling to navigate these complex...

Venue and choice-of-law provisions are fairly standard in construction contacts, but can be overlooked due to their location within a contract. When drafted effectively, these provisions can help limit uncertainty about where and how...

The AIA A201-2017 is generally a well-understood contract document and is used in a significant number of construction projects each year. While this standard contract covers most risks, there are a number of areas...

Managing Risk on Existing Projects In contractual relationships extreme events may occur through no fault of the impacted party, temporarily inhibiting or completely preventing performance. During this pandemic, the inability of businesses to provide...

Lien waivers assure owners that once payment has been made to a contractor, or subcontractor, that contractor cannot obtain a mechanics' lien for that money at a later time. In this article for  Construction Executive , Kenneth...

While the AIA A201-2017 is generally a well-understood contract, COVID-19 presents new logistical and economic risks that can leave owners at risk unless edits are made. This guide focuses on changes to the AIA...

The state of construction in Massachusetts continues to evolve as Governor Baker issued another order yesterday tightening  the list of types of construction that are allowed to proceed  as "essential services." Under the new...