Often, parties to a dispute will disagree on whether the matter should go to court or arbitration. Sometimes the party that prefers court will file suit first and the other party wanting arbitration must decide what to do. The party preferring arbitration cannot ignore the lawsuit, but also must be careful not to waive its […]
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Public Construction Frontloads Costs Under “Best Value” Model
Approximately a decade ago, the State of Ohio and its public authorities cast aside the multiple-prime contractor bidding system that had delivered low-bid pricing from MEP and other prime (sub) contractors, but often led to coordination problems and disputes at the end of a difficult job. As part of the “Construction Reform” effort, the State […]
Don’t Waive Your Claim Under AIA Documents
The AIA A201 General Conditions at §15.2 mandate that any claim be submitted to the Initial Decision Maker (“IDM”) before a claim may be mediated, and ultimately resolved in arbitration or litigation. The IDM is often the Architect, but can be anybody selected by the parties. In a recent Florida case, the parties in their […]
State of the Construction Industry: Current Trends + What’s to Come
On September 21, our construction team welcomed clients in-person and virtually via livestream for a presentation on the current and forecasted state of the construction industry in Ohio. With more than 50 professionals from the local construction scene in attendance, our attorneys covered all the crucial topics at play in today’s building ecosystem. Don Gregory discussed […]
The Infrastructure Act: What $380K of Spending Per Page Looks Like
If you’re involved with any part of the transportation industry in the U.S., you have likely already read many news articles about the pending federal infrastructure bill. It’s currently going by several names, such as the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021 and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (or the “IIJA”). Google the IIJA […]