Whether you are a general contractor or a subcontractor, it is important to have a complete understanding of your construction contract before starting the project. Often in the negotiation stage, the primary focus is on the client. You, of course, want to secure the job and give them what they are asking for. There are …
AIA has been an industry leader in providing form contracts to the construction industry for over 100 years. Every ten years their documents are revised to keep up with changes in the law. In 2017, a significant amount of their documents were updated. One frequently used AIA contract form that underwent substantial change was the “General …
In a case handed down by the KS Supreme Court a few years ago, the Court effectively ruled that, in Kansas, liquidated damages will be strictly enforced without regard to whether or not they are later found to be excessive in relationship to what the damages for delay actually were. See, Carrothers Const. Co., L.L.C. …
Kansas Construction Projects: Liquidated Damages or Unenforceable Penalty? Read More »
