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Risk Management 101 for Contractors

In an era of volatile material costs, it is important for contractors to implement strategies to minimize their risk. While some contracts provide relief for excessive cost increases for fuel, steel, or other discrete items, contractors generally assume the risk of cost increases and other unpredictable developments post-bid. The first risk that contractors can minimize […]

ConsensusDOCS 200.1: An Amendment to Adjust for Time + Price-Impacted Materials

Construction contractors and subcontractors are struggling with volatile price increases and the availability of materials. Construction stakeholders are looking for ways to fairly adjust time and price during these uncertain times. ConsensusDOCS is a group of dozens of construction trade associations that have agreed upon equitable contract documents. ConsensusDOCS 200.1 is an Amendment form that […]

Bidding Amid Price Escalation + Shortages

The COVID pandemic disrupted production and supply distribution chains. Pent up demand is increasing the need for construction materials, and prices are rising dramatically. And some materials have been rationed or allocated on a limited basis. All of these factors have increased the uncertainties and risks for bidders, and those seeking to rely upon those […]

Ten Tips for Minimizing Risk When Proceeding with Weather-Sensitive Work During Winter’s Wet +Cold Conditions

Just as the leaves change every year, those involved in construction projects around central Ohio face the annual push to complete weather-sensitive activities prior to the arrival of winter’s cold and wet conditions. Some common examples include completion of asphalt, roofing, and other building enclosure activities, because many of these activities are dependent on relatively […]

Appeals Court Finds For Contractor on Its Overhead Claim, But Not During Concurrent Delays

The First Appellate District of Ohio (Hamilton County) recently found for a contractor on its overhead claim against a public housing authority. In Jindal Builders & Restoration Corp. v. Cincinnati Metro. House Auth., 2020-Ohio-4043, the Court cited a number of cases that allowed a contractor to recover its indirect costs, and specifically home office overhead […]