October 30, 2025
Dysart Taylor shareholder/director Leslie Boe’s article, ‘Peace of Mind in Construction: Managing Risk to Protect Your Well-Being,’ was recently featured in the Foundation of the American Subcontractors Association’s monthly publication The Contractor’s Compass. With the focus of the September issue being mental health, her article discusses key factors to consider at both the contract stage and once the project is underway in order to best manage risk and therefore reduce stress.
Leslie discusses how to manage risk from the beginning stages by developing and understanding clear, balanced contracts understood by all parties. She discusses what clauses to identify as a subcontractor and how to understand how the risk may apply to you. The article also discusses how to manage a project effectively in order to manage risk and reduce stress by documenting the project effectively, tracking notice requirements, keeping communication professional and following contract procedure through any and all changes. With each step you take to manage risk, you are better suited to protect your peace and state of mind.
You can read the entire article online here.
Focusing on construction law, Boe advises a wide variety of clients in the industry, including owners, design professionals, general contractors, subcontractors and material suppliers.
Contact Leslie Boe at 816-714-3053 or lboe@dysarttaylor.com.