Construction Contracts in Arkansas – Part I* Construction is the single largest production sector in the United States economy, and construction related jobs account for 10% of employment in America. The transactions underlying the construction industry, therefore, certainly require attention. This article – Parts 1, 2, and 3 – discusses construction law as it relates…
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A Brief History of Construction Law
A Brief History of Construction Law In the United States – and internationally – construction law as a distinct body of law comprised of regulatory, statutory, contract, property, tort, insurance and surety law is a relatively recent phenomenon. Arkansas is no different. Construction law in Arkansas has followed the same trajectory as other states.…
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Associated General Contractors’ Blueprint Magazine Article: Construction Schedule Delays & Legal Considerations
In short, this article addresses construction legal issues Arkansas and abroad related to construction contract delays. The article, which is titled A Day Late and a Dollar Short: Construction Schedule Contract Clauses and Delay Disputes, is in AGC's Blueprint Magazine, Issue 2017.3. As an Arkansas construction attorney, I see these issues all the time. Here…
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American Arbitration Association Construction Arbitration
The American Arbitration Association’s Construction Practice Area & Construction Rules for arbitration date back to 1966. The AIA, ConsensusDocs, and other form and custom contracts use AAA arbitration clauses. Yet, there are three additional reasons for using construction mediation Construction expertise is essential for disputes related to construction . Neither judges nor juries are versed in critical path…
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