by Stephen Hilger | Jul 24, 2018
By Stephen A. Hilger, Esq. This is Part 7 in a 20-part series of blogs dealing with issues of arbitration in the construction industry. Choosing an arbitrator is considerably more art than science. People will tell you they want an arbitrator who is fair and who will...
by Ben Hammond | Jul 18, 2018
Is Retainage Reform Around the Corner in Michigan? Co-author: Andy Hilger Retainage is often thought of as a necessary evil in the construction industry. General contractors and owners see it as a guarantee on a subcontractor’s work in the event of non-performance....
by Mark A. Rysberg | Jul 18, 2018
By: Mark A. Rysberg Captive insurance within the building construction industry is well established. Such programs are generally developed to reduce insurance premium costs and to approach risk management from a strategic perspective. Captive insurance programs can...
by Chris Nyenhuis | Jun 29, 2018
By Christopher Nyenhuis “[I]n this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” – Benjamin Franklin. Until recently, however, paying states sales tax on items purchased over the internet was largely avoided. But no more. In a June 21st decision,...
by Mark A. Rysberg | Jun 19, 2018
By: Mark A. Rysberg A controlled insurance program (CIP) can be implemented on a construction project to provide project-specific coverage that is directed at managing the risks transferred to third-party insurers. There are generally two forms of CIPs; those...
by Stephen Hilger | Jun 1, 2018
By Stephen A. Hilger On May 30, 2018, the Michigan Supreme Court issued an Order clearing the way for the repeal of prevailing wage laws. The Plaintiff, Protecting Michigan Taxpayers, organized a ballot question committee that sought to repeal Michigan’s...
by Aileen Leipprandt | May 30, 2018
By Aileen Leipprandt On Tuesday, May 22, 2018, the Senate passed Senate Bill 465. On November 29, 2018, the Bill passed the House and was given immediate effect. Generally speaking, SB 465 amends the Construction Lien Act, to allow architects, engineers, and surveyors...
by Stephen Hilger | May 22, 2018
By Stephen Hilger, Esq. 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 additions to the Initial Decision Maker clause. The...
by Hilger Hammond | May 22, 2018
Attorney Mark Rysberg will present “Contract Language and Scheduling,” at the American Subcontractors Association of Michigan, on June 13, in Hudsonville, Michigan. Registration information can be found here. Mark Rysberg practices in the areas of construction law and...
by Hilger Hammond | May 3, 2018
Attorneys Ben Hammond and Aileen Leipprandt will present “Out With The Old, In With The New – 2017 AIA Document Updates,” at a joint meeting of the Construction Financial Managers Association of West Michigan and the American Subcontractors Association of Michigan, on...
by Hilger Hammond | May 3, 2018
Attorneys from across the United States who are members of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Construction Industry Forum have been collaborating on a 50-state survey of the lien laws of each state. As a member of the ABA Construction Industry Forum Division 7,...
