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Now is the Time to Revise your Green Building Contracts

Green Building Law Update

It is beyond dispute that the best way to mitigate risk in a sustainable project is a properly drafted contract. And while this law firm makes a business of drafting and revising contact documents, there are very good contracts available in the marketplace. It is now the time to revise your contracts for sustainable projects.

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The Second Best Way to Mitigate Your Risk in Green Building

Green Building Law Update

The best way to mitigate risk in your green building project are properly drafted contract documents prepared by this law firm or by another attorney with green building experience. As I posted in this blog less than a year ago, Less than 20% of Green Building Contracts are Properly Drafted. That may sound self serving, but it is true.

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Now is the Time to Revise your Green Building Contracts

Green Building Law Update

It is beyond dispute that the best way to mitigate risk in a sustainable project is a properly drafted contract. And while this law firm makes a business of drafting and revising contact documents, there are very good contracts available in the marketplace. It is now the time to revise your contracts for sustainable projects.

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4 ways to streamline your architectural practice

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4 ways to streamline your architectural practice 0 qpurcell Fri, 03/15/2024 - 13:16 Architects Vessel Architecture's Lindsay Straatmann, AIA, highlights four habits that have helped her discover the key to mastering efficiency as an architect. The more energy we expend on decision-making, the less energy remains for subsequent tasks.

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Reliance on Letter Agreement Defeats Architect’s Copyright Claim

Construction Lawyer

The architect prepared a letter agreement that stated: "Any termination of this Agreement shall be per AIA Standard Contract language which is either party may terminate this agreement at any time with 7 day written notice.". Some time later, the architect drafted an AIA contract which the owner marked up with various changes.

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Arbitration is Why There is So Little Litigation in Green Building

Green Building Law Update

And there is no question that a properly drafted provision in a contract requiring arbitration is enforceable. With over a million contract documents licensed on an annual basis, the AIA’s form construction documents are the most widely used contract documents in the industry. And always consult your attorney before signing.

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Arbitration including Religious Arbitration in Green Building Contracts

Green Building Law Update

There is little question that a properly drafted provision in a contract requiring arbitration is enforceable. With over a million contract documents licensed on an annual basis, the AIA’s form construction documents are likely the most widely used contract documents in the industry. And always consult your attorney before signing.

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