Construction and Procurement Blog – Page 15 – Construction and Utility Law | Atlanta

Design and Installation of Energy-Related Construction Contracts

David R. Cook Jr. April 26, 2012

Energy-related construction and design contracts are complicated instruments that are replete with pitfalls for both sides. A recent Georgia case discussed the complexity of energy-construction

Fast Track Arbitration as a Vehicle for Resolving Small Claims

David R. Cook Jr. April 21, 2012

Many contractors and subcontractors fear the unpredictable costs of litigating their claims. This is especially the case if the claim is small. In some instances,

Lien Priority: Not Always Just a Matter of Filing

David R. Cook Jr. March 11, 2012

Non-payment can place contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers in a precarious cash-flow situation. On most jobs, they outlay their capital and hard work in advance of

Tax Deduction For Energy Efficiency Projects

David R. Cook Jr. March 5, 2012

According to the Department of Energy, energy usage in commercial buildings continues to increase. It comes as no surprise that building owners are seeking ways

Supreme Court Upholds Mandamus Order Requiring City to Pay Developer For Construction of Pump Station

David R. Cook Jr. February 25, 2012

The Georgia Supreme Court recently affirmed a trial court’s order requiring a city to pay a developer for the construction of a sewage pump station.

Update on Georgia Energy Savings Performance Contracting

David R. Cook Jr. February 25, 2012

A bill before the Georgia General Assembly would revise the rules for contractors that are pre-qualified to perform energy savings performance contracts for state agencies

Recovery of Attorney Fees and Interest Under The Georgia Prompt Pay Act

David R. Cook Jr. January 28, 2012

In November 2010, the Georgia Court of Appeals interpreted the Georgia Prompt Pay Act to mandate the recovery of reasonable attorney fees to a prevailing

AHC Attorney David Cook to Present on Energy Savings Projects at GlobalCon 2012 Energy Conference

David R. Cook Jr. January 28, 2012

AHC attorney David R. Cook will speak at the Association of Energy Engineers’ GlobalCon 2012 conference in Atlantic City. He will discuss issues related to

Georgia Supreme Court Invalidates Construction-Related Indemnity Provision

David R. Cook Jr. January 19, 2012

In November 2011, the Georgia Supreme Court broadly interpreted Georgia’s anti-indemnity statute to preclude a developer’s indemnity claim against a homeowners’ association.

Guest Blogger, Accountant Alan K. Clark Discusses IRS Employment Issues

Liz White December 16, 2011

With close margins and scarce profits, contractors may look for some edge with cost cutting plans that may actually be very expensive in the long run, if

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