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Introduction On November 5, 2007, the American Institute of Architects (“AIA”) published the 2007 edition of its A201 document, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction. The 2007 edition contains significant revisions to…
read MoreThe Golden Rule or the Plumber’s Credo It is often said that the negotiation of construction contracts is governed by the “Golden Rule.” That is, the one with the gold, rules. It is certainly…
read More“Don’t it always seem to go, that you don’t know what you got ‘til it’s gone?” (Joni Mitchell, 1970) With all of the changes to Minn. Stat. § 541.051 during the past fifteen…
read MoreMany public agencies have for years been advocating the use of “Best Value” procurement as an alternative to awarding public construction contracts to the lowest, responsible bidder. Several years ago, legislation was passed…
read MoreStatutes commonly referred to as “Freedom of Information Acts” (FOIAs) or less commonly as “Data Practices Acts” are powerful tools that contractors and subcontractors engaged in public construction should use. Generally, FOIAs require…
read MoreIntroduction When talking with contract managers and contractors about construction claims, it is quite common to meet experienced professionals who fail to identify claims as they develop during a project. Before an A/E,…
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