In Dobson v. Archibald, the Washington Supreme Court addressed and confirmed statutory analyses concerning the required contractor registration in Washington. 1 Wash. 3d 102, 523 P.3d 1190 (2023). Contractors and potential...more
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Over the years, general contractors and commercial developers have debated their rights during a concurrent delay. When a concurrent delay happens, the question arises: should the general contractor receive a) an extension of...more
Commercial owners often capitulate when contractors hesitate to agree to liquidated damages for construction project delays. More often than not, owners should demand that contractors accept liquidated damages, in lieu of an...more
Developers and owners often find that obtaining insurance coverage for their construction projects can be confusing and unnecessarily complicated. When dealing with construction projects in excess of $50 million, an Owner...more
New private project retention cap matches that for public construction projects and takes effect July 23 -
This year, the Washington State Legislature approved a cap on retainage for private projects. The stated purpose of...more
Looking at statutes and case law from Washington and California for the answer -
Whether a developer is required to obtain a contractor license to enter into a development management agreement ("DMA") must be viewed...more