The following article was written by David R. Cook, and was published 13 June by School Construction News. It is reprinted here with permission. Part I, “Key Provisions of School Facility Construction & Design Contracts,” was published 25 April.…
Contractors and Subcontractors
Georgia Legislature Passes Additional Procurement Rules
On May 3, 2018, Governor Nathan Deal signed HB 899 into law, officially making it Act 389. Act 389 modifies O.C.G.A. § 13-10-4 and § 36-91-23 relating to public works bidding and contracts of state and local governments, respectively. Both …
Part I: Key Provisions of School Facility Construction & Design Contracts
The following is part one of a two part series originally published online in School Construction News on Wednesday, 25 April 2018.
Part I: Key Provisions of School Facility Construction & Design Contracts
Beware of Personal-Liability Clauses – Even When Signing in Your Representative Capacity
When a contract is drafted by a party, the other party expects some level of one-sidedness in favor of the drafter. But there are times when a contract goes too far. There are certain provisions that most persons in the …
County Sovereign Immunity Invokes Change-Order Ordinance
The recent case of Fulton County v. Soco Contracting Company, Inc. addresses two very interesting questions for local government attorneys. First, can a county ordinance bolster a defense of sovereign immunity against a contractor’s claims? Second, can a county waive …
Preparing the Next Generation of Skilled Construction Workers: AGC Workforce Development Plan
AHC Law obtained permission from AGC to publish the links to the results of The Construction Workforce Shortage Survey and the Workforce Development Plan.
In August, Associated General Contractors (AGC) and Autodesk released the results of their 2017 Construction …
Spotting Problem Projects
This article by David Cook was published in the October issue of IEC Insights.
Perhaps more than any other specialty contractor, electrical contractors bear the brunt of the “problem project.” Long after most other trades have completed their work …
U.S. State Adoption of the National Electrical Code
From the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) website; ESFI.org.
What is the National Electrical Code?
Did you know that as of 2017, there have been 15 revisions of The National Electrical Code since 1975, the year the …
Savannah homeowners win sizable judgment in mold case against HVAC contractor
Two Savannah homeowners filed a complaint against a local air conditioning contractor and its insurer, asserting claims of professional negligence and fraud. The couple alleged that in March 2009, the contractor replaced the duct system of their home’s air conditioning …
The Problem Project
Even the best subcontractors will find themselves involved in a “problem project.” Attorney David Cook recently wrote in the American Subcontractors Association’s educational journal — The Contractor’s Compass — about the “problem project” and tips for handling them. Importantly, …