Michael Lilly -
Friday, October 23, 2020
You’ve negotiated your Agreement with the Owner and you’ve started to mobilize. The Owner is still trying to close on its construction financing – but they are “close.” You receive a call from the Owner’s representative, the representative says “closing is scheduled for tomorrow, the lender just needs you to sign a document before they […]
...read moreBen Warden -
Friday, April 10, 2020
Time is crucial in every construction project. Delay costs, liquidated damages, back charges, and additional labor hours for slow and untimely completion can ruin profit margins and lead to serious problems down the road. COVID-19, if it hasn’t already, will inevitably create costs and delays, none of which could have been negotiated or realized when […]
...read moreErin Fry -
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Good news for the construction industry in Texas. On March 31, 2020, Governor Abbott signed Executive Order GA 14 which clarifies what services are considered essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic. A copy of the Executive Order can be found here: https://gov.texas.gov/uploads/files/press/EO-GA-14_Statewide_Essential_Service_and_Activity_COVID-19_IMAGE_03-31-2020.pdf Fortunately, various construction activities are now included in the definition of essential services […]
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