by Hilger Hammond PC | 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 Hilger Hammond PC | 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 Hilger Hammond PC | 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 Ben Hammond | Jul 18, 2018
Is Retainage Reform Around the Corner in Michigan? Co-author: Andy Hilger Retainage is often thought of as a necessary evil in the construction industry. General contractors and owners see it as a guarantee on a subcontractor’s work in the event of non-performance....
by Mark A. Rysberg | Jul 18, 2018
By: Mark A. Rysberg Captive insurance within the building construction industry is well established. Such programs are generally developed to reduce insurance premium costs and to approach risk management from a strategic perspective. Captive insurance programs can...
by Chris Nyenhuis | Jun 29, 2018
By Christopher Nyenhuis “[I]n this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” – Benjamin Franklin. Until recently, however, paying states sales tax on items purchased over the internet was largely avoided. But no more. In a June 21st decision,...
by Mark A. Rysberg | Jun 19, 2018
By: Mark A. Rysberg A controlled insurance program (CIP) can be implemented on a construction project to provide project-specific coverage that is directed at managing the risks transferred to third-party insurers. There are generally two forms of CIPs; those...
by Hilger Hammond PC | 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 Aileen Leipprandt | May 30, 2018
By Aileen Leipprandt Implications of Senate Bill 465 On Tuesday, May 22, 2018, the Senate passed Senate Bill 465. On November 29, 2018, the Bill passed the House and was given immediate effect. Generally speaking, SB 465 amends the Construction Lien Act, to allow...
by Hilger Hammond PC | 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...
by Hilger Hammond PC | May 22, 2018
Attorney Mark Rysberg will present “Contract Language and Scheduling,” at the American Subcontractors Association of Michigan, on June 13, in Hudsonville, Michigan. Registration information can be found here. Mark Rysberg practices in the areas of construction law and...
