Mitigating the Effect of Construction Price Escalations
Over the past year, the volatility of construction material prices has wreaked havoc on construction budgets and caused many disputes between owners, general…
Construction Claims – No Contract, No Claims?
This article has been republished with permission from Smith Anderson. The North Carolina Supreme Court recently issued a decision in Crescent University…
Please Submit Your Coman Award Nominations!
We are pleased to invite nominations for the Evelyn M. Coman Award for Distinguished Service in the Field of Construction Law. The award recognizes a lawyer…
Virtual Launch of the North Carolina Construction Law Deskbook (Eighth Edition)
It is a privilege and a pleasure to announce that the eighth edition of the North Carolina Construction Law Deskbook has been uploaded to the Construction Law…
Court of Appeals Rules on the Application of the Licensure Defense in Tort Claims
Sophisticated construction projects often require engaging many professionals whose services are all interconnected and critical to the overall success of the…
Don’t Sign on the Dotted Line – Unless You’re the Client
We’ve all been there: you’ve been mediating all day, it’s 5:30 p.m. (or later), the parties just (finally) came to terms, and everyone is ready to go…
Consequential Damages in Construction – The Silent Killer
One of the biggest risks contractors and subcontractors face on construction projects is liability for consequential damages, although many of them may not…
Look Before You Leap: The Cost of Failing to Preserve Claims When Submitting Monthly Applications for Payment
Imagine this: you are a subcontractor on a construction project that is nearing completion. Many of your change order requests are disputed by the general…
Ketan Soni Presents “The New Community Platform”
What You Need to Know About the New Community Platform This year, the NCBA has switched to a new online community platform. This new community platform for…
Upcoming Virtual Sticks-and-Bricks CLE Program Hosted by the Construction Law Section
Dear Section Members, The NCBA Construction Law Section is hosting a day-and-a-half long CLE on September 24 and 25, 2020. Not immune to the effects of the…