Category: Construction

Retainage is designed to provide financial security during construction, but it frequently becomes a source of conflict when a project approaches completion and substantial funds

Indemnity provisions are a major source of litigation between general contractors, construction managers, and subcontractors in California. A subcontract may require a subcontractor to defend

Waivers and releases are used throughout construction projects to manage payment risk and provide certainty that previously completed work will not generate later claims. Contractors

Insurance plays a major role in construction risk allocation, but payment of an insured loss does not necessarily end the dispute. After an insurer compensates

Construction sites contain overlapping work activities, heavy equipment, elevated work areas, temporary structures, electrical systems, excavations, moving vehicles, and numerous contractors operating simultaneously. When a

Construction contracts often give an owner, public agency, or prime contractor the right to terminate some or all of the remaining work for convenience rather

Prevailing wage requirements are a major compliance issue on California public construction projects. Contractors and subcontractors performing covered public work generally must pay workers according