by Stephen Hilger | Aug 16, 2018
By Stephen A. Hilger, Esq. This is part 3 of a 15-part series on the changes to the AIA A201 General Conditions. This part deals with the Notice sections 1.6.1 and 1.6.2. Notice method provisions were formerly in section 13.3 of the General Conditions. Now, they are... by Stephen Hilger | Aug 16, 2018
By Stephen A. Hilger, Esq. This is Part 8 in a 20-part series of blogs dealing with issues of arbitration in the construction industry. Once you are in arbitration, the rules of engagement do not mysteriously appear. Since arbitration is a creature of contract, you... 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 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 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... 
