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Top 10 Contract Red Flags Every Subcontractor Should Flag Before Signing0
- Contracts, Documentation, Legally Speaking, Risk Management
- May 5, 2026
By Christian Fernandez, Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. Winning the job is only half the battle. For many subcontractors, the real risk—and the real potential for lost profit—starts with the contract. Today’s subcontracts are often written to push as much risk as possible downstream. If you’re not reading carefully or pushing back where it matters, you
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Statutory Notice Schemes, Payment Bonds, and Liens0
- Legally Speaking
- May 5, 2026
By J. Brewer Anderson, Cobb Law Group Despite the strong legal protections America has developed for construction contracts since our founding 250 years ago, many contractors still fail to utilize these protections to their full effect. Frequently, their attention can get caught up in the logistics and operational aspects of an upcoming project, resulting in
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Peace of Mind in Construction: Managing Risk to Protect Your Well-Being0
- Contracts, Legally Speaking, Payment
- September 29, 2025
By Leslie A. Boe, Dysart Taylor Cotter McMonigle & Brumitt, P.C. Construction is one of the most demanding industries— rising material costs, complex contracts, tight deadlines, changes in scope of work, and payment disputes can create a constant undercurrent of stress. Over time, that strain doesn’t just affect productivity—it affects mental health, sleep, and overall
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Eliminate or Reduce Financial Impact of Retainage0
- Legally Speaking
- August 28, 2025
By Lee Brumitt, Esq., Dysart Taylor McMonigle Brumitt & Wilcox, P.C. In the 1840’s, the United Kingdom was constructing a massive railway system. The huge work demand brought unqualified and insolvent contractors to the fray. Defective and incomplete work was commonplace. To combat the losses and assure that work was completed, the government withheld 20%
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What To Look for When Entering a Construction Contract0
- Legally Speaking
- August 28, 2025
By Marc Felezzola and Angela Harrod Maybe your construction business is growing, or maybe it has been a long-standing national competitor, but regardless of how established your business is on the national scene, there are certain things that you should always consider when reviewing a subcontract. This is especially true when your business is entering
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President’s Letter – August 20250
- ASA President's Letter
- August 28, 2025
Dear Readers: At the top of my mind right now is SUBExcel—it’s only a few weeks away, and I’m genuinely looking forward to seeing so many of you again. Can you believe it’s been nearly a year and a half? This year’s program is packed with incredible sessions—AI, strategic planning, marketing, finance, and more. These
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