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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 […]

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 […]

“Bid shopping” occurs when a general contractor discloses the bid price of one subcontractor (or suppliers) to its competitors in an attempt to obtain a lower bid than the one on which the general contractor based its bid to the owner. Put another way, bid shopping occurs when a general contractor uses the lowest bid […]

”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 those 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 […]

The coronavirus has affected every aspect of construction projects. Additional health and safety efforts, lower productivity, disruptions to the supply chain, and labor absenteeism/shortages are all now commonplace. Contractors are wise to track these costs and any associated extraordinary efforts to mitigate the coronavirus. While most agree that the unforeseeable impacts of the current pandemic […]