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Why Your Delay Claim Is Being Rejected: Excusable, Compensable, and Concurrent Delays Explained
Andrew Elkhoury 7/31/26 Andrew Elkhoury 7/31/26

Why Your Delay Claim Is Being Rejected: Excusable, Compensable, and Concurrent Delays Explained

Most delay claims fail for the same few reasons. Here's how excusable, compensable, and concurrent delay generally work.

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The Texas Prompt Payment Act's 10% Rule: A Weapon Against Runaway Change Orders
Andrew Elkhoury 7/11/26 Andrew Elkhoury 7/11/26

The Texas Prompt Payment Act's 10% Rule: A Weapon Against Runaway Change Orders

Texas Property Code Section 28.0091 gives contractors the right to stop work when unsigned, owner-directed extras exceed 10% of the original contract. Here's how to use it before the project stops.

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GMP Numbers Owners Can Trust: Deal Structures That Make “Guaranteed” Feel Like It
Andrew Elkhoury 5/29/26 Andrew Elkhoury 5/29/26

GMP Numbers Owners Can Trust: Deal Structures That Make “Guaranteed” Feel Like It

A GMP can create real cost certainty, but only if the contract structure makes the number trustworthy. This article explains three owner-side GMP structures that better control contingency, savings, escalation, and overruns on complex construction projects.

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CMAR vs. GMP: What to Know Before Signing A Contract
Andrew Elkhoury 5/15/26 Andrew Elkhoury 5/15/26

CMAR vs. GMP: What to Know Before Signing A Contract

CMAR is a delivery method. GMP is a price structure. Confusing them can cost you. Here's what owners, developers, and contractors need to know before signing either contract.

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The GMP Contract Trap: 7 Provisions That Erode the “Guarantee” Before a Shovel Hits the Ground
Andrew Elkhoury 5/1/26 Andrew Elkhoury 5/1/26

The GMP Contract Trap: 7 Provisions That Erode the “Guarantee” Before a Shovel Hits the Ground

A GMP contract sets a cost ceiling — in theory. These 7 provisions routinely push final project costs above that number before a shovel hits the ground. Know what to negotiate.

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