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Construction Law in North Carolina
- Tue, 22 Aug 2023 18:49:18 +0000: The Old Well gets ADA-accessible Face Lift - Construction Law in North Carolina
Long time readers may know that my blood runs Carolina Blue. As a double Tar Heel and a Chapel Hill resident, I’ve seen the Old Well, the symbolic center/emblem of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, for many years. Today, she’s sporting a new look: an ADA accessible look. UNC reported yesterday that […] - Thu, 10 Aug 2023 10:19:13 +0000: Vacation during a Project? Time for your Construction Documents to Shine! - Construction Law in North Carolina
Happy Lazy Day Everyone! What’s that? You didn’t know that August 10th is considered National Lazy Day? Well, it is. And it ties nicely in with today’s theme: how to take a vacation during the thick of the construction project. Everyone needs a break. You are no different. It can seem, however, that it is […] - Thu, 03 Aug 2023 10:54:35 +0000: Being the Bearer of Bad News (Sounding the Alarm on construction issues early and often) (law note) - Construction Law in North Carolina
Our recent look into termination brings up another issue important to architects and engineers– how to sound the alarm about construction or building code violations. Sometimes, a project owner may be so focused on project completion that they want to overlook the sub-par work that may be occurring in an effort to get project open […] - Thu, 27 Jul 2023 10:31:53 +0000: Construction Termination Issues Part 6: This is the End (Tips for the design professional) - Construction Law in North Carolina
Whether your role is in helping analyze the contractor’s work on the project to certify a contractor’s termination for cause, or you are being shown the door yourself, and everything in between, termination is a subject that is ripe with potential problems. Consider these summary tips as part of your practice, every time the termination […] - Thu, 20 Jul 2023 10:31:44 +0000: Construction Termination Issues Part 5: What if You are the One that Wants to Quit? - Construction Law in North Carolina
Architects and Engineers are sometimes pleasantly surprised to find out that they, also, can terminate those crazy, hard to deal with Owners—at least, if the Owners fail to make payments as required. You can also terminate for Owner delays to the work, or where you think the contractor should be fired but the Owner disagrees. […]
NC Contractor Law News
- Wed, 17 Oct 2018 17:12:35 +0000: New Rules & Regulations Applicable to North Carolina General Contractors - N.C. Construction Law, Policy & News
Hi folks! As the kids would say, “it’s been a minute.” But I’m back on the blogging beat and eager to share new construction law content with you in the weeks and months ahead. While perusing the Fall 2018 newsletter … Continue reading - Tue, 31 May 2016 12:37:55 +0000: Your Forum Selection Clause Might Not Be As Strong As You Think It Is - N.C. Construction Law, Policy & News
Last week, I blogged about the Southeast Caissons, LLC v. Choate Construction Company case, in which the North Carolina Court of Appeals held that a general contractor could not enforce a forum selection clause in a subcontract that was never signed. … Continue reading - Mon, 23 May 2016 12:21:05 +0000: The Subcontract’s Unsigned, the Work is Complete and a Dispute Has Arisen — Now What? - N.C. Construction Law, Policy & News
In order for an agreement to constitute a valid contract that courts or arbitrators will enforce, both parties to the agreement must mutually assent to all of the terms of the deal. The fancy Latin term for this mutuality requirement … Continue reading - Mon, 11 Jan 2016 15:40:49 +0000: Improving the Odds for a Jackpot Year for Your Commercial General Contracting Business - N.C. Construction Law, Policy & News
Wednesday’s Powerball drawing promises the winner a $1.3 $1.5 billion (yes, that’s “billion” with a “b”) jackpot. Unfortunately, your odds of picking the winning numbers are about 1 in 292 million, or roughly the same odds as an architect acknowledging … Continue reading - Wed, 25 Feb 2015 14:27:00 +0000: If You Like My Blog Posts, and You Think They’re Helpful, Come On, Readers, Let Them Know - N.C. Construction Law, Policy & News
It’s an honor to be nominated for two prestigious construction industry blog awards this winter, and I humbly ask for your vote in each competition. For the third year in a row, N.C. Construction Law, Policy & News has been … Continue reading