The 2017 AIA Construction Contracts Updates

By: Robby C. Stubley For nearly 130 years, the American Association of Architects (AIA) has published some of the most popular and widely used forms and documents in the construction industry. Historically, the AIA has continuously revised and updated those...

Third Circuit Holds AIA 201’s Arbitration Clause Applies Only to Disputes During Construction

We are pleased to welcome a guest author for today's post. Douglas Dodson is a 2016 graduate of the University of Miami's J.D./M.B.A. program, and he is pursuing a career in business consulting. [caption id="attachment_1141" align="alignleft" width="300"] AIA A201 Arbitration...

The Art of a Well-Drafted Construction Contract

by Mark A. Cobb We always enjoy sharing great blog articles with you. Sometimes, the topics just happen by themselves, sometimes they are based upon a real-life experience with a client or opposing counsel, other times they are more deliberate...

Outline for Georgia Construction Contracts

The Cobb Law Group makes every effort to get its readers informed about changes in the law, but occasionally, we offer basic guides to improve the foundations of business. Thus, beginning with this blog entry, we embark on a multi-blog...

The Construction Contract Process

As our long-time readers know, Mark Cobb is adjunct faculty at Thomas University. Currently, he is leading a class on construction law and business, and one of his students, Travis Williams, Jr., is our guest blogger. In addition to being...

Georgia’s Right to Repair Act: Homeowner’s Pre-litigation Requirements for Construction Defect Claims

by Stephanie Dodson Dougherty Homeowner’s Pre-litigation Requirements for Construction Defect Claims The Georgia Legislature enabled the Right to Repair Act (O.C.G.A. § 8-2-35, et seq.) in 2004 to reduce construction-related litigation by providing resolution alternatives for legitimate construction disputes. Although...

Cobb to Present Live Webinar on How to Create Better Construction Contracts for Free

Clear your schedule and mark your calendars, Georgia Construction Contract Attorney, Mark Cobb, will be leading a Webinar on Better Customer Contracts: 15Free Things You Can Do To Create Better Sales Contracts. When: Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at 3:00 EST...

Recent Case Highlights the Importance of the Construction Contracts

In a case decided on November 17, Inland Atlantic Old National Phase I, LLC et. al. v. 6425 Old National, LLC, the Fourth Division Court of Appeals of Georgia ruled on fiduciary duties owed under joint venture agreements, applied rules...

8 Simple Changes To Improve Your Construction Contracts

by Mark A. Cobb If you are a Georgia contractor or subcontractor who uses written contracts (and if you are not using written contracts, you should!), then this blog might save you some legal costs and or headaches. To improve...

Don’t Make A Mistake–Read Your Contract

by Mark A. Cobb The Court of Appeals of Georgia recently issued their holding in Progressive Electrical Services, Inc. v. Task Force Construction, Inc., and this case interprets some construction contract terms which impact Georgia subcontractors. Specifically, this case gives...