What commercial builders get right: Get it in writing
I reviewed a risk management outline I drafted years ago for a client considering a multifamily project. What jumped out
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Legislation and Regulation
Attorneys’ fee clauses are engraved invitations to sue
Builders should evaluate the language in their contracts, lest they find themselves on the hook for plaintiffs’ attorneys fees.
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8 things builders need to know about COVID-19 vaccinations
Builders are within their rights to require employees to get COVID-19 vaccinations, but they should lay out a clear and concise plan.
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Colorado requires builders to accommodate high-efficiency devices in new homes
Lawmakers have been adding requirements for builders to make new homes greener, including capabilities for high-efficiency devices like electric cars.
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Dodge Data shares post-election predictions for residential recovery
Residential construction is one of the strongest areas of growth, in spite of volatility from the pandemic, election or economy,
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5 benefits of arbitration for construction disputes
Builders may find the benefits of arbitration ideal as COVID-19 drives a surge in cases that were backlogged during the pandemic.
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Online tool aims to simplify sales and use tax for businesses
The Colorado Department of Revenue is creating a new online system to help companies manage sales and use tax responsibilities.
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Colorado’s abbreviated legislative session offers builders a reprieve
Had COVID-19 not hit, the Colorado Legislature may have passed bills that would have had a severely negative impact on
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A county-by-county guide to working through social distancing
Construction is an ‘essential business,’ but cities and counties can set their own requirements.
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The long reach of the six-foot rule—Social distancing in the construction industry
Builders who fail to adopt measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 may face penalties.
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