Using Partnering Principles to Support Collaboration and Communication in Government, Non-Profit, Business and Community Groups Partnering is a...
Construction
What Subs Should Know About Mechanic’s Lien Rights
On private sector construction jobs, subcontractors and material suppliers who have not been paid often come to us and ask about their mechanic's...
Good News for Subs on Indemnity Clauses
A recent decision by the Hawaii Supreme Court, Arthur v. State of Hawaii, No. SCWC-13-0000531, 2016 Haw. LEXIS 155 (June 27), has reduced the burden...
Critical Documentation
At the start of every project, goodwill and trust are usually at their high point, and contractors often do not write down key agreements and...
Residential Contractors Should Know Their Rights
In the January issue of Building Industry Hawaii, residential contractors were alerted to problems they may face if their written contract does not...
Holding On to Sub-Bids
Hawaii law limits the types of work that can be done by a general contractor. Under Okada Trucking v. Board of Water Supply, 97 Hawaii 450 (2002),...
Retaining Control of a Bond Claim
Most of the general contractors we represent have had to post performance bonds or payment bonds at one time or another. In addition to paying a...
