Tag: contracts
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How the government shutdown impacts construction contracts
This feature is a part of “The Dotted Line” series, which takes an in-depth look at the complex legal landscape of the construction industry. To view the entire series, click here. When the government shuts down, contractors’ cash flow on federal sites does too. The federal government shut down on Oct. 1, freezing activity on a…
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Sellafield selects trio for £2.9bn contracts
Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, Costain, and Hochtief have been appointed to deliver non-nuclear infrastructure works on the Sellafield site. The contracts, with a total value of up to £2.9 billion, have been awarded as part of the Infrastructure Delivery Partnership (IDP). The partnership will deliver projects and tasks to support essential services at Sellafield, including: electricity…
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ABC Opposes New House Bill on Labor Contracts
Associated Builders and Contractors is pushing back against new legislation introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., has introduced the Faster Labor Contracts Act, which would mandate binding arbitration if employers and unions fail to reach a contract agreement within 120 days. ABC President and CEO Michael Bellaman said the measure…
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For data center contracts, it’s all about the fine print
Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. This feature is a part of “The Dotted Line” series, which takes an in-depth look at the complex legal landscape of the construction industry. To view the entire series, click here. From the outside, a data center…
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Orion Group Secures $120M in New Contracts
Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:ORN) (“Orion” or the “Company”), a leading specialty construction company, today announced new contract awards with a total value of over $120 million. The Company also announced that it will participate in D.A. Davidson’s 24th Annual Diversified Industrials & Services Conference on September 18-19, 2025. Management Commentary “I’m proud of how our…
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The 8 mistakes I see most in construction contracts
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. James Gallagher is principal of Resolution Management Consultants in Marlton, New Jersey. Opinions are the author’s own. Construction disputes continue to rise in 2025. Yet the complications that trigger those disputes usually boil down to payment, changes,…
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The most negotiated insurance clauses in construction contracts
For large general contractors (GCs) and their subcontractors, the contract is where project risk is either controlled—or left dangerously exposed. While scope, price, and schedule get plenty of attention, it’s often the insurance clauses that quietly determine how well you’re protected when things go wrong. Throughout my career, I’ve seen certain clauses surface again and…
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Smarter Ways to Review Complex Construction Contracts
Starting With the Problem Construction contracts come with pressure. Every clause must support the project’s goals, timing, and risk tolerance. Legal teams want clarity. Project teams want speed. Both need to understand obligations without losing time. The more complex the project, the longer it takes to sift through documents, catch important terms, and flag issues.…
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Granite bags 2 $100M-plus contracts
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Award: Airport runway job and interstate rehabilitationValue: $115 million and $111 million, respectivelyLocation: San Francisco and Salt Lake CityClient: San Francisco International Airport and Utah DOT Granite Construction has rounded up two $100 million-plus project wins. The…
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Q&A: what happens when good faith is breached in construction contracts?
Contracts will often contain a clause which says that parties must act in good faith in relation to one another. The recent case of Matière SAS v ABM Precast Solutions Ltd discussed what the extent of that duty is – and what happens if it is breached. Jane Hughes answers this Q&A. Image: Olivier Le…