risk management Archive

The recent surge of construction activity in urban settings has accelerated the use of cranes in tight spaces. Frequently, large cranes find themselves moving over neighbor’s buildings. Unfortunately, there is little definitive law that tells us exactly what the obligations of the crane operators are as to the neighbor’s property and what “air rights” may […]

In today’s business world, electronic communication, such as e-mails, have replaced the telephone call or letter writing as the primary method of messaging. Disputes – legal, political or otherwise – are now decided on the basis of e-mails discovered later once conflict begins. Yet despite the importance of e-mail writing, too few appreciate its significance […]

The best way to deal with legal problems is to avoid them in the first place. In this presentation, Don Gregory focuses on how to minimize your risk and avoid legal problems in the construction world. Topics discussed include the top risks in today’s construction, conditional bids, and killer contract clauses. View entire presentation

It is not unusual for contractors to experience impacts beyond their control that delay or disrupt their work. While each contract requires a little different approach, if you follow these basic steps you should be in a good position to seek redress on your claim for additional time or money. Request a Time Extension in […]

“Any Construction Project Is a Problem in Progress” What separates successful owners, contractors and subcontractors from the unsuccessful ones is the ability to effectively manage problems. Through the effective management of problems with good people, problems can be resolved without deteriorating into serious disputes, or if disputes occur, they can be more timely and inexpensively […]