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Design-Assist: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

The form of the design-assist contract is critical so that the responsibilities of each team member are spelled out in clear language.

September 3, 2021

Steven Nudelman

It is an age-old dilemma in the construction industry: How do you construct a project properly, on time and under budget?

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How To Protect Your Company From Cyberattacks

Cybercriminals know no boundaries. The only way to keep ahead of them is to be vigilant in keeping your computer system secure.

June 1, 2021

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Is PR Part of Your Marketing Budget?

Use it to cultivate the image of the business and its owner as experts in the market.

June 1, 2021

Heather Ripley

Use it to cultivate the image of the business and its owner as experts in the market. Potential customers view an article by a credible third party as more trustworthy than an ad. PR is a way to generate this kind of earned media exposure.

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But I Didn’t Agree to Arbitrate — Did I?

How direct benefits estoppel may impact your commercial construction contracts.

June 1, 2021

Steven Nudelman

To understand direct benefits estoppel and how it may impact your agreements, you may want to consult an attorney. At the very least, read through contracts thoroughly as the plain, unambiguous language of the parties’ agreement is going to trump principles of equity in the law.

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How direct benefits estoppel may impact your commercial construction contracts.

June 1, 2021

Steven Nudelman

To understand direct benefits estoppel and how it may impact your agreements, you may want to consult an attorney. At the very least, read through contracts thoroughly as the plain, unambiguous language of the parties’ agreement is going to trump principles of equity in the law.

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The Miller Act Matters to Design Professionals

Although design work itself is not protected, construction administration services provided by the architect or engineer are protected.

April 2, 2021

Steven Nudelman

Contractors and design professionals who work on projects for the federal government must contend with a complex web of federal statutes and regulations

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Delays Caused By a Pandemic: Are they Compensable or Excusable?

During the negotiation process, contractors must carefully consider the allocation and of risk, attendant costs and possible delays.

March 8, 2021

Steven Nudelman

To supplement the famous words of Benjamin Franklin, “[I]n this world nothing can be said to certain except death and taxes” — and construction delays.

CISPI Issues Statement in Response to US CBP Findings to Antidumping and Countervailing Orders

February 11, 2021

"We applaud U.S. Customs and Border Protection for their hard work and diligent efforts to stop cheating and evasion of U.S. antidumping and countervailing duties on cast iron soil pipe and fittings from China," stated David Parney, executive director of CISPI.