| LABOR AGREEMENTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY |
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| A contractor in the construction industry is often called upon to enter into agreements with labor unions. The contractor may enter into the labor agreements for many reasons. Some of the reasons include that the contractor needs skilled employees, that the contractor wants to avoid delays as a result of labor problems, or that the contractor has been required to bargain with a labor union as a result of an election. More... |
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| Tribal Zoning Authority for Native American Reservations |
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| Generally, the states and, more often, municipalities enact zoning laws that direct the use of land within their borders. However, though a Native American reservation may lie within a particular jurisdiction, the tribal land is not subject to control by such entities. Rather, Native American tribes enjoy sovereignty over their members and their land to the extent such sovereignty is not obstructed by federal statute or treaty. More... |
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| Waiver of Written Authorization for Extra Work |
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| Generally, extra work on a construction contract, i.e. work not covered in the scope of work contained in the contract between the owner and contractor, requires written authorization by the owner. Without such authorization, a contractor runs the risk of not being paid for the extra work performed. However, an owner can waive the written authorization requirement. More... |
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| Bid Mistakes |
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| Bid mistakes are not uncommon in the construction industry. In the hustle of submitting bids, likely on more than one project, human error can result. Whether a contractor will be held to his bid submitted in error turns on an examination of the circumstances in each case. More... |
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| LAWS REGARDING PRIVATIZATION OF A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT |
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| When a developer or a contractor decides to privately design, build, finance, and operate a public construction project in another country, the developer or the contractor must examine the country's laws in order to determine whether privatization is permitted. Although many countries have enacted laws to encourage privatization of public construction projects, the developer or the contractor must ensure that he or she will not be excluded from participating in the project or that he or she will not be required to enter into a joint venture with a local corporation in order to complete the project. More... |
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