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Construction Industry Considerations During COVID-19

April 3, 2020 Joey Kramer

While state governments have ordered that several types of businesses must shut down as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic,

Fourteen DBL Law Attorneys Named Super Lawyers

December 15, 2015 Nancy Spivey

DBL Law is pleased to announce that fourteen lawyers have been selected for inclusion in the 2016 edition of Super Lawyers®,

DBL Law Seeking Construction Law Associate

November 23, 2015 Nancy Spivey

DBL Law, a mid-size full-service law firm with multiple locations, is seeking a Construction Law Associate Attorney to join their

DBL Law Named a “Best Law Firm” for Sixth Consecutive Year

November 2, 2015 Nancy Spivey

CRESTVIEW HILLS, KY – November 2, 2015 – DBL Law is pleased to announce, that for the sixth consecutive year

Implementing IPD on Public Projects

May 26, 2015 DBL Law

Multi-party relational contracts are the premier vehicle for implementing Integrated Project Delivery on commercial construction projects.  Because of laws governing

Are You Covered? Managing Risk with Commercial General Liability and Builder’s Risk Insurance

May 21, 2015 Christopher Markus

Although markedly different in purpose and nature, commercial general liability (CGL) and builder’s risk insurance products are both critical for

Timely Notice: The Email Solution

May 14, 2015 Richard Meyer

A recent federal court opinion emphasizes the importance for a contractor to comply with a contract provision requiring written and

Architects And Engineers: Create Your Own Statute Of Limitations

October 9, 2014 Richard Meyer

In Kentucky, individuals and companies providing professional services, including architects and engineers in construction projects, have the advantage of a

Problem bid specification? Bid submission waives protest

October 7, 2014 DBL Law

When bidding on public projects, submitting a bid can waive a protest. Here’s why: Federal system: According to the Federal

Integrated Project Delivery Gains Acceptance

June 26, 2014 DBL Law

Integrated project delivery is a collaborative project delivery model that eliminates waste thereby reducing cost and speeding delivery.  A fundamental

Indemnity in Construction Contracts

May 1, 2014 DBL Law

The concept of indemnity is frequently encountered in construction contracts. It is defined in Black’s Law Dictionary as “to save

Metrics For Achieving IPD Incentives

April 24, 2014 DBL Law

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) provides incentives to key members of the design and construction team for meeting the owner’s goals.

Common Causes of Construction Disputes

April 11, 2014 Nancy Spivey

Disputes are a very real part of the construction process. Being aware of the common causes of construction disputes can

You’re Invited to Attend the 2014 Ohio Construction Conference on Thursday, March 13, 2014

February 27, 2014 Joseph Cleves

You’re invited to attend the 2014 Ohio Construction Conference on Thursday, March 13, 2014, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Lean Construction Institute – Ohio Valley Community of Practice is pleased to support the event being held at The Ohio Union of The Ohio State University.

You're Invited To LCI's Lean Design & Construction: Process Mapping in the Construction Industry on March 24, 2014

February 12, 2014 Joseph Cleves

You’re invited to attend Lean Construction Institute’s Lean Design & Construction: Process Mapping in the Construction Industry on March 24, 2014.

Slideshow: Consensus Docs: Introduction to Integrated Project Delivery in Construction

February 7, 2014 Joseph Cleves

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) ovecomes shortcomings in the traditional construction delivery model, and paves the way for a dramatic elimination of waste.

IPD Update – Financial Incentives: Money Motivates

January 23, 2014 DBL Law

Obtaining the highest quality for the lowest cost is a goal of every owner. One tool an owner can use for this is the use of financial incentives. The incentives are usually established in the form of a combined design-construction fund. Participants in traditional projects typically spend these contingencies. Under IPD, the team becomes entitled to up to one-half of contingency funds that are saved, or not otherwise spent.

Value Engineering: The Great Balancing Act

January 15, 2014 Nancy Spivey

Exceeding the construction budget is every project owner’s worst nightmare. But merely cutting costs too often results in a project of low quality. So, what is an owner with too many wants and too few dollars to do? Value Engineering (VE) is one common alternative. VE balances costs with function.

You Paid to Build the Building, But Do You Own Its Design?

January 10, 2014 DBL Law

An owner can spend millions and millions of dollars to design and construct a state-of-the art, one-of-a-kind building. But to the surprise of many owners, paying for the building’s design does not automatically equate to owning that design. The Architectural Works Copyright Protection Act of 1990 gives “architectural works” copyright protection. This includes the design of any permanent, habitable structure, such as office buildings, hospitals, homes, restaurants, hotels, and museums.

Passing the Puck in Construction Contracts

November 19, 2013 Nancy Spivey

It has been said that general contractors are mere “brokers of construction services.” No matter the construction delivery method, subcontractors will inevitably perform a signification portion of the construction project. Subcontract agreements between the subcontractor and prime contractor govern the subcontractor’s work.

You're Invited To LCI's Lean Design & Construction: Principles and Best Practices on December 9, 2013

November 11, 2013 Joseph Cleves

You’re invited to attend LCI’s Lean Design & Construction: Principles and Best Practices on Monday, December 9, 2013. The event takes place from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm at the Allied Construction Industries Office & Training Center in Lockland, OH.

You're Invited to LCI's Lean Practitioners' Forum And Holiday Social on December 2, 2013

November 11, 2013 Joseph Cleves

You’re invited to attend LCI’s Lean Practitioners’ Forum And Holiday Social on Monday, December 2, 2013, from 2:00 – 5:00 pm at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Blue Ash, OH. Registration begins at 1:30 pm.

IPD Update: Choosing The Right Team

October 15, 2013 DBL Law

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) is founded on the premise that deep collaboration will result in optimal performance by all. The project players include the owner, architect, engineers, construction manager, and trade contractors.

We Have A Contract, But Now It’s Changed…

October 8, 2013 DBL Law

You have an enforceable contract in place, but something changes with the work. Maybe the Owner has made a scope change. Or perhaps inclement weather created a material delay. Whatever the reason, the change may be given verbally with pressure to implement the change immediately.

Do We Have a Contract?

October 2, 2013 DBL Law

Today’s commercial construction market remains very competitive as we slowly exit the downturn. The focus of parties is getting the project rolling. Oftentimes, work is started without a contract. In this circumstance, it is important to understand how the terms of the deal are defined if there is a falling out.

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