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Bringing a construction project to fruition involves significant risks to project owners, designers, and contractors. Many of those risks will be allocated in the parties’ contracts, in turn requiring those…
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Parties negotiating a design and construction contract for a large project will often leave for…
Purchase agreements for construction, development, or real estate-related projects frequently offer parties the option of…
Washington Supreme Court Weighs in on Notice Requirements for Labor Liens: Velazquez Framing LLC v. Cascadia Homes, Inc.
Washington’s construction lien statute, RCW 60.04, balances the interests of persons performing work to improve…
The glue that holds together a construction project—an undertaking that can be massive, with millions…
Contract Drafting Tips for Rooftop Solar and Carport Solar Leases
Adding solar energy facilities to a rooftop or a parking lot can put developed land…
A fact of life for those involved in construction projects, change orders can be a…
Washington’s Capital Gains Tax Implications on the Transfer of Ownership Interests in Entities That Own Real Property
In addition to Washington’s real estate excise tax (REET), transferors of ownership interests in entities…
Follow-Up: Should Attorneys Use Artificial Intelligence to Draft a Construction Contract?
Over this past summer, our colleague Mario R. Nicholas penned an article for the Daily…
It is no secret that the price of construction materials has increased dramatically over the…
On Notice: Why Notice and Claim Procedures in Construction Contracts Matter
Construction contracts generally outline when and how contractors should notify parties about potential claims for…
Understanding the Nuances of Post-Closing Obligations in Oregon Real Estate Contracts: Lessons from Freeborn v. Dow
In the busy world of commercial real estate, buyers and sellers may be unable to…
In their focus on starting a construction project, developers, designers, and contractors can fall prey…
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Ahead of Schedule focuses on legal matters critical to the construction industry, offering insights, analysis, tips and updates regarding the law of project development, design and construction. The authors have well over 100 years combined experience in construction litigation and contract negotiation, along with prior office and field experience in engineering, construction and accounting.