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#116:  Termination as a Condition of Performance Bond Liability

NH Construction Law

Conversely, not terminating also forgoes the protection of the bond – if termination is an enforceable condition of the surety’s liability. “In interpreting a multiple-document agreement, we seek to harmonize and give effect to the provisions of the various documents so that none will be rendered meaningless.”

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Public Procurement of Construction Services

Job Order Contracting

References: AIA (2007). Without out this, the vast majority of projects, approximately eighty percent or more (80%+) will continue to fail by being late, over budget, or viewed as not being satisfactorily completed by one or more parties. Integrated Project Delivery: A Guide.” Integrated Project Delivery for Public and Private Owners.

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#91:  Liability Insurance for a Subcontractor's Defective Work

NH Construction Law

“May unintentionally faulty subcontractor work that damages an insured’s work product constitute an ‘accident’ under a commercial general liability insurance policy?” When the subcontractor installed the expansion joints in the steam boiler and related piping backwards, the heating system got damaged.

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Recent Decision Highlights the Potential Pitfalls in General Releases

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

the Court of Federal Claims reminds contractors to read claim release language carefully before executing any agreement or modification. The parties ultimately reached a settlement agreement regarding these claims. While these appeals were pending but before the execution of the settlement agreement, T.H.R. Enterprises, Inc. ,

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#96:  Payment Bond Sureties and "Pay-if-Paid" Subcontracts

NH Construction Law

2002) (“Thus, the liability of a surety and its principal on a Miller Act payment bond is coextensive with the contractual liability of the principal only to the extent that it consistent with the rights and obligations created under the Miller Act.”). United States ex rel. Walton Technology v. Westar Engineering , 290 F.3d

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Unlimited liability for designers and contractors

Construction Lawyer

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. All references to "Sabo & Zahn" refer to Sabo & Zahn LLC. You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors.

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Additional Insured Endorsements & How They Work in Construction

Levelset

In short, an additional insured is typically another business entity or person who can be added to your business policy, securing the same liability protection that you do. An additional insured agreement allows a policyholder to extend their business insurance coverage to a specific third party. What is an additional insured?