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Recent Articles from C. Andrew Gibson
OP-ED: The importance of third-party beneficiary clauses in contracts
Consistent inconsistency makes it prudent to address the issue at contract formation to manage the risk inherent in blindly agreeing to default form contract language.
OP-ED: Surety bonds vs. subcontractor default insurance
Two chief security options exist to protect against project risks. Choosing one over the other requires informed decision-making because each one has unique characteristics and project consequences.
OP-ED: Best practices to ensure one’s construction project remains insured
To mitigate the danger of lacking or losing coverage, developers, builders and designers should keep in mind some of the more common insurance coverage mistakes and best practices.
OP-ED: Be aware (or beware!) of extended mechanic’s lien rights
Contractors should be aware of their lien rights and calendar the 75-day expiration of the same following their completion of work on projects.
OP-ED: When three’s company, and not a crowd
Whether building a dream vacation home, renovating an existing commercial structure or developing a multimillion-dollar mixed-use project, negotiating construction contract language in 2017 can have important consequences years into the […]
OP-ED: Year-end insurance review: common coverage oversights
Carrying adequate insurance is a critical risk management step for developers, builders and designers working on construction projects. Yet the important intricacies of coverage are too often overlooked at the […]
OP-ED: A new wrinkle in time to claim construction defects
A few years back I wrote a 91视频 article advising parties contracting for construction to contractually specify their own particular statute of limitation and/or repose periods on claims in response […]
OP-ED: Protections against subcontractor defaults
Among the worst nightmares for every construction project is the subcontractor default, where a particular trade subcontractor cannot meet its contractual obligations due to insolvency, mispricing or other misallocated risks. […]
OP-ED: Finishing strong vs. finishing wrong
In construction, substantial and final project completion carry many potential pitfalls for the owner, contractors and design professionals. Most parties are understandably concerned about completing the project on time, and […]
OP-ED: Put in writing when the clock starts ticking
The Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) contain a number of significant time limits, known as statutes of limitations and statutes of repose, for filing construction claims on private projects. Failure to […]
The duty to defend in construction contracts
Recent Oregon circuit court decisions and discussion from a few individuals on the judicial bench suggest that Oregon law may be interpreting the duty to defend in construction contracts […]
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
