Construction Law

After a mechanic’s lien is filed, an owner has two options. The owner can wait because, if the lien is not foreclosed within a year, [...]

Most construction claims arise out of the contractual relationship between the parties. Some arise out of claims of negligence. There are other situations where a [...]

It is readily apparent that – if a project is delayed – the contractor is losing money. The increased direct costs associated with the labor [...]

A recurring problem in the construction industry is the failure of owners to issue timely payments. The problem not only affects contractors but also the [...]

On October 1, 2004, acting through its Department of Administrative Services (“DAS”), the State of Connecticut implemented a prequalification program for all contractors bidding on [...]

In recent years, Owner Controlled Insurance Programs (“OCIP”) have become more prevalent in public and private construction projects.  An OCIP “is a class of ‘wrap-up’ [...]

The Connecticut Appellate Court recently handed down a decision that should have all subcontractors carefully reviewing their subcontracts. In Suntech of Connecticut, Inc. v. Lawrence [...]

Under Connecticut law, an owner should pay its general contractor within 30 days of having received the general contractor’s application for payment; the general contractor, [...]

Construction Contract disputes are complicated legal matters.  Both sides usually have valid points to make.  The winner is determined by the application of relatively complex [...]