by Stephen Hilger | Oct 10, 2017
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 fairly significant changes to the Initial Decision Maker clause. The changes are... by Stephen Hilger | Aug 14, 2017
By Stephen A. Hilger This is Part 2 in a 20-part series of articles dealing with issues of arbitration in the construction industry. Arbitration is voluntary Absent a statute to the contrary, arbitration is a voluntary, contractual process. A court will not require... by Stephen Hilger | Aug 9, 2017
By Stephen A. Hilger This is Part 1 in a 20-part series of articles dealing with issues of arbitration in the construction industry. The question of whether to arbitrate or litigate disputes comes up fairly frequently in the construction industry. From my humble...