***This was originally posted on 4/8/2010. The Associated General Contractors’ Newsletter reported that ConsensusDOCS, a leading collaborative organization who produces construction documents, has released its first ever subcontract agreement geared towards federal projects. According to the r[...]
Posts Tagged ‘douglas reiser’
July 28th, 2010 - 9:58 am § in Bids, Federal & State Contracts, Managing Risks, New Laws, Public Contracting
Released: Standard Clause for Public Contracts Requiring Material Reporting
Back in April, I reported on the passage of a bill that requires the disclosure of specific materials on Washington public construction projects. The bill was EHB 2508 and it became law on June 10, 2010, effecting contracts entered between September 1, 2010 and December 31, 2013. [...]
A Few Good Online Resources For Construction News, Marketing Advice and Legal Updates
A few months back, AECinfo.com notified me that they had selected the Builders Counsel, as one of several construction law blogs to be streamed on their new iPhone and iPad application called “AECInfo.” Since that time, I have been fortunate to not only have our content reproduced, but t[...]
July 23rd, 2010 - 9:37 am § in Building Standards/Codes, Construction News, Green Building, Legislation & Law
IGCC Hearings Are Fast Approaching – What’s the Verdict?
The International Code Council (ICC) is responsible for authoring most of the building codes implemented around the US. Back in March, the ICC released its first “beta” version of a Green Construction Code. The ICC’s Green Construction Code (called the IGCC) was released during a meeting he[...]
July 16th, 2010 - 2:47 pm § in Managing Risks
Smart Business: Legal Resources for Small Businesses on the Web
This weekend, I am attending the 5th annual Washington State Bar Association Solo and Small Practice Conference in Vancouver, Washington. Of course, the theme this weekend will be built around the essence of law as a business. No doubt, topics will include guidance on professionalism, office managem[...]
Contractor Solicitation of the Month: UW Husky Ballpark
Its been a couple months since I last called out the “Solicitation of the Month” for Washington contractors. Last time, I discussed a solication for upgrades to the University of Washington Husky Football Stadium. For our new solicitation of the month, I am going an incredible [...]
