construction law

When do you need a construction attorney, and how can you find a good one? Should you be amending contracts, and how can you protect your lien rights? Construction attorney Alex Barthet joins us this week to answer these questions and more. He pinpoints the main things you need to focus on and what resources are available to help guide you. Listen in and make sure you implement his two action items in January to protect yourself in 2024!

Topics we cover in this episode include:

• The best time to hire a lawyer is when you don't need one
• How to find a good construction lawyer
• What to look out for when signing a new contract
• You need to protect your lien and bond rights
• Make sure you're aware of the lien laws in your project's jurisdiction
• Liability and the Hold Harmless Agreement  
• The Right to Stop Work
• How to make changes to a contract
• Options for assistance with your contracts

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Today’s episode is an intersection between environmental law and construction law.  Host Cheryl Gerhardt McLuckie speaks with colleague Brett Hodgins, a member of Commercial Litigation and Construction Law teams, about an interim adjudication system, a prompt payment system and construction lien remedies.

For further information, you can read Brett’s blog posts on prompt payment provisions and the interim adjudication regime.

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The past three years have been tumultuous in the health care construction economy, and the patterns in recent construction claims might surprise some. Which types of claims are popping up, in what regions are they appearing, and what types of facilities are involved? On this episode of our Owner's Outlook series, special guest Brett Lamb, co-founder and CEO of Construction Discovery Experts, and construction attorney Chris Dunn analyze recent national trends in construction claims and discuss what health care owners can expect moving forward.

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The EMPLOYMENT LAW THIS WEEK^® and DIAGNOSING HEALTH CARE podcasts are presented by Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. All rights are reserved. This audio recording includes information about legal issues and legal developments. Such materials are for informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current legal developments. These informational materials are not intended, and should not be taken, as legal advice on any particular set of facts or circumstances, and these materials are not a substitute for the advice of competent counsel. The content reflects the personal views and opinions of the participants. No attorney-client relationship has been created by this audio recording. This audio recording may be considered attorney advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules. The determination of the need for legal services and the choice of a lawyer are extremely important decisions and should not be based solely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise. No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.

Since the beginning of 2022, prices for construction services and materials have seen significant increases. How have these increases impacted the advancement of both new and ongoing health care construction projects? On this episode of our Owner's Outlook series, Clint Russell, Vice President at HCA Healthcare, and construction attorney Chris Dunn talk about where costs are increasing, what might lie ahead, and how owners and providers can navigate a way forward for projects in the health care market.

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The EMPLOYMENT LAW THIS WEEK^® and DIAGNOSING HEALTH CARE podcasts are presented by Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. All rights are reserved. This audio recording includes information about legal issues and legal developments. Such materials are for informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current legal developments. These informational materials are not intended, and should not be taken, as legal advice on any particular set of facts or circumstances, and these materials are not a substitute for the advice of competent counsel. The content reflects the personal views and opinions of the participants. No attorney-client relationship has been created by this audio recording. This audio recording may be considered attorney advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules. The determination of the need for legal services and the choice of a lawyer are extremely important decisions and should not be based solely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise. No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.

The COVID-19 pandemic kicked off a pivot in health care construction and design, and acute care facilities have been rapidly renovating to adapt their spaces to evolving public health care needs. On this episode of our Owner's Outlook series, attorneys Chris Dunn and David Johnston discuss how owners could see unintended consequences from designing projects without the input of skilled regulatory compliance professionals or sound construction lawyers.

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The EMPLOYMENT LAW THIS WEEK^® and DIAGNOSING HEALTH CARE podcasts are presented by Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. All rights are reserved. This audio recording includes information about legal issues and legal developments. Such materials are for informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current legal developments. These informational materials are not intended, and should not be taken, as legal advice on any particular set of facts or circumstances, and these materials are not a substitute for the advice of competent counsel. The content reflects the personal views and opinions of the participants. No attorney-client relationship has been created by this audio recording. This audio recording may be considered attorney advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules. The determination of the need for legal services and the choice of a lawyer are extremely important decisions and should not be based solely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise. No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.

Over the last 12–24 months, Critical Access Hospitals have seen steep cost escalation in their expansion and renovation plans, with expense increases exceeding 10 percent. On this episode of our Owner's Outlook series, special guest Eric Shell, Chairman of Stroudwater Associates, and construction attorney Chris Dunn discuss how these hospitals can grow amid an array of challenges and what they should consider before their next expansion or development project.

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The EMPLOYMENT LAW THIS WEEK^® and DIAGNOSING HEALTH CARE podcasts are presented by Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. All rights are reserved. This audio recording includes information about legal issues and legal developments. Such materials are for informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current legal developments. These informational materials are not intended, and should not be taken, as legal advice on any particular set of facts or circumstances, and these materials are not a substitute for the advice of competent counsel. The content reflects the personal views and opinions of the participants. No attorney-client relationship has been created by this audio recording. This audio recording may be considered attorney advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules. The determination of the need for legal services and the choice of a lawyer are extremely important decisions and should not be based solely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise. No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.

James Doe and Emma Kurtovich speak to Professor David Mosey, Director of the Centre of Construction Law and Dispute Resolution at Kings College London about whether particular problems during procurement can make disputes more likely and the future of collaborative contracting.

Speakers: James Doe (Partner, UK Head of Construction & Infrastructure Disputes), Emma Kurtovich (Senior Associate, Construction & Infrastructure Disputes), Professor David Mosey (King's College London)