Revisiting Denver’s construction defect ordinance
One of the biggest problems for Colorado builders dealing with construction defect litigation is the breach of implied warranty claim.
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legislation and regulation
Building on the Build Back Better Act: Big benefits for contractors and specialists
With the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework now law and the $1.75 trillion Build Back Better Act awaiting Senate approval, this much-needed
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Understanding Colorado’s new retainage law
The 2021 Colorado legislative session began this year on Jan. 13 and ran all the way through June 8, excepting
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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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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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Why builders should reconsider arbitration clauses in construction contracts
My advice to home builders has long been to arbitrate construction defect claims instead of litigating them in front of
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Lakewood voters pass housing growth cap
Lakewood voters approved in July an ordinance that would limit housing growth to 1% annually. Danielle AndrusDanielle Andrus is the
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Brick by brick—Meeting today’s builder challenges
Building up the industry’s reputation among consumers is critical to solving today’s challenges. Danielle AndrusDanielle Andrus is the managing editor
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