Ask an Attorney: Your Lawyer as a “Trusted Advisor” – A Guide For Construction Companies to Maximize Their Legal Counsel Investment

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As construction is truly a team sport, a contractor’s success hinges on the contributions of all team members—the laborers and tradesman, the project managers and office personnel, c-suite executives, and, yes, the company’s lawyer. Too often, however, construction companies turn to counsel as a necessary expense, not an investment. A contractor’s lawyer, however, can improve a project’s bottom line in three key ways: contract review, project advising, and dispute resolution.

Ask an Attorney: Your Lawyer as a “Trusted Advisor” – A Guide For Construction Companies to Maximize Their Legal Counsel Investment

Ask an Attorney - ABC Keystone Blog

As construction is truly a team sport, a contractor’s success hinges on the contributions of all team members—the laborers and tradesman, the project managers and office personnel, c-suite executives, and, yes, the company’s lawyer. Too often, however, construction companies turn to counsel as a necessary expense, not an investment. A contractor’s lawyer, however, can improve a project’s bottom line in three key ways: contract review, project advising, and dispute resolution.

Ask an Attorney: Waivers of Consequential Damages – A Key Contract Clause

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The indemnification clause is one of the most highly disputed provisions in every construction contract. The indemnification clause’s specific language can significantly impact a company’s risk exposure. Thus, it is critical for every contractor to understand the meaning of indemnification before executing a contract.

Ask an Attorney: Understanding Indemnity Clauses in Construction Contracts

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The indemnification clause is one of the most highly disputed provisions in every construction contract. The indemnification clause’s specific language can significantly impact a company’s risk exposure. Thus, it is critical for every contractor to understand the meaning of indemnification before executing a contract.

Silence is Golden – The Workplace Injuries Construction Employers Do, and Do Not, Need to Record on OSHA Forms

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The old adage “Sometimes less is more” may provide sound advice when it comes to completing Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations paperwork. Employers must keep track of workplace injuries and illnesses using a series of OHSA-supplied forms: the 300 Log to record each incident throughout the year, the 301 Report for each particular incident, and the 300A Summary of yearly statistics.

Ask an Attorney: HANDLING DEADLINES for Payment Claims on Construction Projects

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Most construction companies are aware that they need to pursue a payment claim by a certain deadline. But the reality is more complex, as there are many different deadlines that apply, depending on the circumstances. Each instance requires careful consideration of various different statutes, types of claims, and contract clauses.