In addition to the considerable risks an Owner encounters when designing and constructing a project, an Owner is subject to obligations “implied by law.” Arizona recognizes an implied duty of good faith and fair dealing in all contracts, and construction… Read More
All licensed residential contractors should know that the Registrar of Contractors was created to be a friend to the homeowner, and its goal is to “protect the public health, safety and welfare by licensing, bonding and regulating contractors engaged in… Read More
Owner will have the right to join architect and general contractor in single mediation and arbitration. Require a time schedule for architect to produce documents. Architect is to advise Owner in writing when it is aware of any conflicts, errors,… Read More
Unless a change is made to design/build contracts, the owner may have a windfall when there are errors in the design. Design/build contracts require the contractor, as the design/builder, to hire qualified design professionals to prepare the construction documents. The… Read More