In my latest Daily Journal of Commerce Construction column, I discuss the recent rash of cases involving the question of whether subcontractors are bound by the terms of a project’s prime construction contract. In many of these situations, subcontractors contend that their subcontracts give them rights, remedies or defenses against the prime contractor that the … Continue Reading
In an article recently published in the Daily Journal of Commerce entitled “General Contractors: How’s Your Subcontract?,” I address five questions that general contractors should ask about their subcontracts. By definition, general contractors are caught in the middle between their owner-clients and their subcontractors—owners hold them responsible for their subcontractors’ work, so they must ensure … Continue Reading
