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This month’s column is focused on the Construction Manager-At-Risk (CMAR) alternative delivery method. Alternative delivery methods are the new normal for many types of procurement, and CMAR is one of the most popular in Texas. Download the full article.
This is the third column in a multi-part series regarding alternative delivery methods. If you have read the previous monthly columns, you know that alternative delivery methods are becoming the new normal for many types of procurement in the heavy construction [...]
In my last column, I introduced the discussion of alternative delivery methods for public construction projects. In this month’s column, I will discuss the legal framework for alternative project delivery. Download the full article.
For the heavy construction industry, alternative delivery methods are the new normal for many types of procurement. Many local governmental entities, municipalities, utility districts, counties, and even state-agencies are frequently turning to alternative procurement methods for projects. Download the full article.
Equipment Rental Agreements can be surprisingly onerous. When renting equipment, it is important to read and negotiate the terms of the rental equipment agreement. Download the full article.
In virtually all public and private construction projects, with the exception of TxDOT-owned jobs, retainage is a contract requirement. In this article, I will extend this series of point/counterpoint discussions to the topic of retainage and look specifically at the release [...]
Jeff Chapman, in partnership with the AGC of Austin, will present a mechanic's lien and payment bond law seminar to the AGC's membership on February 29, 2016 at the AGC Chapter Office. Details can be found on he AGC of [...]
The Chapman Firm is pleased to announce that Jerry Negrete will join the firm as an associate attorney on January 11, 2016. Jerry has spent the past few years of her practice litigating construction disputes and has extensive ties and experience [...]
For the third article in this series, I am going to ask you to shift your perspective from the contractor/sub-contractor relationship to that of the owner/contractor. In recent months, certainly as work remains available but finding available labor, and especially skilled [...]
The second article in this series addressing common construction disputes involves termination. For this article, I will address a scenario where a general contractor is considering terminating a subcontractor from a large scope of work. Download the full article.