by Hilger Hammond PC | Oct 21, 2017
Grand Rapids construction law attorney Steve Hilger participated in the State Bar of Michigan, Real Property Law Section, Groundbreaker Focused Round Table Discussions. Steve led the discussion on Negotiating a Construction Contract. The program hosted experts in the... by Hilger Hammond PC | Oct 10, 2017
This is part 1 of a 15-part series on the changes to the AIA A201 General Conditions. This part deals with section 1.1.8. In the 2017 changes, particularly section 1.1.8, there are some fairly significant changes to the Initial Decision Maker clause. The changes are... by Hilger Hammond PC | Aug 14, 2017
By Stephen A. Hilger This is Part 2 in a 20-part series of articles dealing with issues of arbitration in the construction industry. Arbitration is voluntary Absent a statute to the contrary, arbitration is a voluntary, contractual process. A court will not require... by Hilger Hammond PC | Aug 9, 2017
By Stephen A. Hilger This is Part 1 in a 20-part series of articles dealing with issues of arbitration in the construction industry. The question of whether to arbitrate or litigate disputes comes up fairly frequently in the construction industry. From my humble... 
by Hilger Hammond PC | Jun 21, 2017
By Aileen Leipprandt In April 2017, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) released the 2017 editions of its flagship agreements, including the Owner-Contractor Agreement (A101), Owner-Contractor Agreement, Cost Plus a GMP (A-102), the General Conditions of... 
