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BASICS OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

A construction contract with the federal government normally involves the General Services Administration, which agency is responsible for the construction, alteration, or demolishing of all public buildings. Where the expenditures for the...

Bid Protests

Bidding for construction contracts is the primary method by which contractors submit competing offers to provide services or supplies on a public construction project. The rules and regulations adopted by governmental entities for the procurement...

"SICK BUILDINGS"

Recent litigation regarding construction defects have included defects that involve "sick buildings." "Sick buildings" are generally defined as building that make people sick. These types of buildings include buildings that are...

Recovery for Additional Costs or Extra Work

When a contractor incurs additional costs or performs extra work on a construction project, he will attempt to recover monies for the same from the owner (or the general contractor if the contractor seeking additional compensation is a...

Patent versus Latent Construction Defects

A significant issue for homeowners and contractors alike is whether a construction defect is patent or latent. Which category the defect falls into will determine the time within which an action must be brought on the defect. Generally, this...