Jennifer R Budd

August 13, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Since the IIJA encourages the expanded use of design-build contracts, the rule prevents these projects from evading DBE participation obligations. Under the rule, design-builders submitting proposals on projects funded by the IIJA (or other applicable funding sources) must include a DBE performance plan. The contracting entities must monitor "good faith efforts" to comply with the plan and schedule.

By Jennifer R. Budd

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August 21, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer

For the construction law bar, the ubiquitous and widespread use of the American Institute of Architects' (AIA) contracts by public entities, developers, owners, contractors and architects all but assures their continued presence in construction litigation.

By George E. Pallas and Jennifer R. Budd

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