Document Retention Requirements for Construction Contractors

Expired

Program Number

3019

Program Date

2020-02-06

CLE Credits

Construction projects generate a daunting number of documents. Storing the voluminous project records is burdensome, costly and may appear unnecessary after a project has been completed. Before purging any old project records, however, contractors should consider certain factors and be cognizant of contractual and legal requirements that may require document preservation. In this session, experienced construction attorneys, Greg Trif and Kyle H. Cassidy, explain the best practices for construction contractors when it comes to their document retention policies. Learning objectives: Understand the contractual and legal requirements imposed on contractors to retain their project documents. Explain additional document preservation requirements specifically imposed by litigation and the consequences for failing to comply therewith. Identify the key categories of documents that all construction contractors should develop a plan for maintaining. Learn how to develop an organized and comprehensive document retention policy that best assists contractors in prosecuting and defending construction claims.