Artificial Intelligence in Construction Contracts – Evaluating the Risks and Benefits
Practical Training for Project Managers & Supervisors Two-Part Webinar Series: Part Two
Practical Training for Project Managers & Supervisors Two-Part Webinar Series: Part One
Key Performance Indicators for the Legal Department
Compliance Perspectives: Rolling Out New Compliance Initiatives
The New Corporate Legal Department: Innovation & Technology
Project Management & the Practice of Law – Interview with Peter Demuth, Member, Mintz Levin
Legal Project Management Is Really About Focusing Relentlessly on the Client
Why Legal Project Management Is a Game-Changer for Lawyers & Law Firms
While good communication alone may not guarantee the success of a construction project, a lack of communication among the project team will almost always doom a project to failure. With so many moving parts, clear and...more
The recent ruling in Berkley Insurance Company v. Suffolk Construction Company, issued by the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, has highlighted several significant lessons for subcontractors,...more
This full-day seminar, specifically designed for Ohio public owners, covers the project delivery methods available for public construction projects, as well as requirements and best practices for administering procurement...more
From project management to cost estimation, Artificial Intelligence is already having a significant impact on the construction industry. Don’t get left behind. Learn now to navigate AI from the transactional side of...more
Construction firms face a myriad of legal risks throughout a project’s life cycle. From compliance obligations to managing disputes, don’t miss this insightful discussion on the top 4 legal risks facing contractors working in...more
Measuring delay from a loss under a builder’s risk insurance policy is perhaps the most complicated of all time element measures in the claims world. Setting aside the numerous complex issues of coverage, builders risk time...more
Reconnect with your peers and key stakeholders from construction companies, public sector, and infrastructure! The Canadian Institute’s 7th Annual Conference on Managing Risk in Construction Contracts & Projects – Eastern...more
The Canadian Institute’s 15th Annual Conference on Managing Risk in Construction Contracts & Projects, Western Canada Edition is returning to Edmonton on January 25-26, 2023. This two-day conference is specifically...more
In this edition, our team weighs in on a wide variety of issues relevant to the construction industry, ranging from OSHA’s increased focus on elevated work safety and anti-bias clauses in construction contracts to protecting...more
The construction industry has traditionally been slow to adapt to new technologies, but things are changing. Construction companies are keen to control costs (including increased costs due to supply chain issues), improve...more
Construction projects require the constant balance of competing objectives of cost (budget), quality (scope), and time (schedule) – often referred to as the “project management triangle.” To meet the needs across this...more
Some folks just don’t get it—especially doctors. Classic case: healthcare construction. A doctor happens by the new medical office building you’re constructing for a hospital system to see the new clinic space and immediately...more
It can be argued that the fall is the best time to be a sports fan – summer sports are reaching their peak and teams are preparing for a late playoff run, while fall sports are just getting started and fans are enjoying a...more
“Smart Construction” is a loose term but generally refers to the development and use of processes and applications that improve construction planning and the management of projects (thereby potentially streamlining costs of...more
In this webinar series, George Pallas and Kathleen Morley present practical tips and training to project managers and supervisors regarding best practices in project management. Using real-life examples, George and Kathleen...more
In this webinar series, George Pallas and Kathleen Morley will present practical tips and training to project managers and supervisors regarding best practices in project management. Using real-life examples, George and...more
We have previously discussed how leveraging private-sector expertise and financing through a P3 can bring many benefits to the public, including faster delivery of new infrastructure, higher-quality maintenance and...more
Dear YouDig?, When we say we have a project team, we mean it. We seek input from all of our project players. Recently, we hired a highly recommended and accomplished assistant project manager on the belief that he would...more
...The design professional may want to consider recommending to the owner/client an appropriate scope for site investigation. If scope is limited due to budget, that should be documented. The design professional may want to...more
Since at least 2008, Flood, Fire, Famine and Pestilence have ravaged the construction workforce across America. In the downturn, many workers left the industry never to return. Others left the U.S. and have not returned. ...more
KICC –Alcan Gen. v. Crum & Forster Specialty Ins. Co., 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 37560 (March 16, 2017) - A Contractor/Construction Manager, KICC-Alcan General (“KICC”), entered into a subcontract with an MEP subcontractor,...more
I previously blogged about the importance of using daily reports to prove construction claims. In addition to daily reports, the following records should be prepared and maintained in the normal course of business to...more
Last month, authorities in Suffolk, Virginia were investigating a construction site where human bones were found. Forensic experts were called in to excavate the site and determine whether they were recent or from an old...more