Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 8, 2015

District Court for Maryland, filed a Stipulation of Dismissal with Prejudice following a confidential Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release. Less than 50 days after the trial judge recited those facts in an opinion granting in part and denying in part cross motions for summary judgment, the parties entered into the Settlement Agreement.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 8, 2015

District Court for Maryland, filed a Stipulation of Dismissal with Prejudice following a confidential Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release. Less than 50 days after the trial judge recited those facts in an opinion granting in part and denying in part cross motions for summary judgment, the parties entered into the Settlement Agreement.

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Construction Law Monitor

AUGUST 9, 2011

Liquidating Agreement. Another technical term that is not often discussed in construction, yet is present in many construction contracts is the mechanism know as a “liquidating agreement” Sloan pg 16. Do not confuse a liquidating agreement with liquidated damages. Click here for Daniel S. Sloan pg 17. See Carl A.

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Construction and Infrastructure Law

JANUARY 9, 2020

Indemnification clauses appear in nearly every agreement, but they are often overlooked as mere boilerplate provisions after the parties have painstakingly negotiated all of the other terms. A standard or canned indemnification clause might work to undo all of the effort that has gone into properly allocating risk.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 11, 2022

If the principal’s bond application is approved, the surety company will require the principal to sign an indemnity agreement before it will issue the bond. The indemnity agreement provides that the principal will hold the surety harmless if a claim is filed against the bond. Surety bonds do not protect you against liability.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 13, 2015

District Court for Maryland, filed a Stipulation of Dismissal with Prejudice following a confidential Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release. The case instructs there is no more liability arising from green building versus other construction, but that the liability is different. Weyerhaeuser Company, et al, pending in the U.S.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

The construction industry uses different kinds of agreements depending on the project’s scope, delivery, schedule, budget, and the parties involved. A construction contract agreement gets everyone involved in a project on the same page. . There’s seemingly no risk of losing money on materials. If only it were that simple.

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Construction Dive

JULY 23, 2014

The designer’s responsibilities – and liabilities – are to the owner. The court said risk and responsibility on construction projects is customarily allocated by a chain of contracts. The court said risk and responsibility on construction projects is customarily allocated by a chain of contracts.

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Stok

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

REALISTICALLY PRICE TRANSITION RISK At the moment, capital for the climate transition domestically and in emerging economies is often costlier due to perceived risks in policy uncertainty, technological developments, and less data on rate of returns. Referenced with the EU Taxonomy , any building that is not in line with 1.5

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Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 11, 2007

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. Limitation of Liability in new AIA Document. Here it is: § 8.1.3

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 20, 2009

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. Liability for green design. TrackBack URL for this entry: [link]. Categories.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 13, 2009

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. Risks in LEED design. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 30, 2012

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors.

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NH Construction Law

AUGUST 21, 2022

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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Constructlaw

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

In conclusion — it is not uncommon for an owner to separately contract with the major players on a construction project, as opposed to entering a full-wrap EPC agreement, but such an arrangement presents certain risks. Two of the most notable risks are scope gaps, and as demonstrated in this case, liability gaps.

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Construction Lawyer

DECEMBER 28, 2007

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. Non-signatory bound by agreement to arbitrate. Hansen Beverage Co.,

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Construction and Infrastructure Law

JANUARY 9, 2020

Indemnification clauses appear in nearly every agreement, but they are often overlooked as mere boilerplate provisions after the parties have painstakingly negotiated all of the other terms. A standard or canned indemnification clause might work to undo all of the effort that has gone into properly allocating risk.

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Liability Agreement Drafting Insurance 52

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

General contractors know these risks when they take the role. At their core, insurance policies are agreements between two parties: the insurer and the policyholder. If a sub accidentally drops a steel beam on the project manager’s new sports car, that subcontractor’s liability insurance policy would likely cover the damage.

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Construction Law

APRIL 2, 2024

The government’s own net zero carbon targets are at risk if the speed of delivery of investments isn’t increased. CL guides Limitation on liability Our latest Construction Law Guides series article from Claire Turnbull of DLA Piper looks at limitations on liability.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

” You may already have an insurance policy that offers coverage for business property and general liability. The floater can stand alone or be a limited part of a builder’s risk business policy. Subcontractors face risk from a variety of angles , and some of those exposures can be addressed through a GC’s policy.

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Building Information Management

AUGUST 6, 2013

They are carrying so much risk that they can’t afford any of the potential interference, delay, or scope escalation that comes from involving a client in the back-room discussions. Through downstream agreements, the major team players can also agree to waive certain liabilities against each other.

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Levelset

AUGUST 26, 2022

At the core, you have property coverage for your tools and equipment, along with a liability component that protects your financial assets in case there’s a work-related accident or injury that you may have some responsibility for. . It’s prudent to look back and realize that potential liability doesn’t end when the project is completed.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Finishing the project on time, meeting the requirements of the agreement and staying within the budget are all essential aspects of quality management. Conduct frequent risk assessments. More than at any single point in the course of a construction project, conducting on-going risk assessment is vital moving a job forward.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

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?

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Construction Law Monitor

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

The terms of their agreement are the terms of their agreement, and courts are required to enforce them. Contractors and suppliers very frequently enter into complex and lengthy indemnification agreements, and this law will render some of these agreements null and void. That’s the general rule.

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PSMJ Resources

AUGUST 3, 2011

XL Insurance Enters Collaborative Agreement With PSMJ Resources, Inc. to Advance A/Es Risk and Practice Management. This agreement is an unprecedented exchange, which comes at a time of unprecedented change, to further our clients’ efforts to not only protect their firms, but help them thrive. Wednesday, August 3, 2011.

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Lets Build

MAY 7, 2020

Aside from changing the project scope, project schedule, and end product, change orders can also impact your accountability and liability, and put your payment at risk. Legally, the term variation refers to an agreement supported by consideration to alter some terms of the contract.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Karalynn also brought up the tendency of the industry to pass liability down the chain when drawing up contracts. Owners pass on certain risks (contractually) to general contractors, who may do the same thing when hiring specialty contractors. The shifting of risk and liabilities is a very common practice when drafting contracts.

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Constructlaw

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Fire broke out, resulting in a loss that was paid by the owner’s builder’s risk insurance. The builder’s risk carriers — subrogated to the rights of the owner — then sued the prime contractor, its subcontractor, and sub-subcontractor for negligence. This case involved the restoration of an old building in New Orleans.

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Louisiana AIA Insurance Contract 52

PSMJ Resources

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Failures by your subconsultants can lead to serious liability. risk is a well-written agreement. PSMJ Tips: New Project Delivery Methods = New Risk. Wednesday, September 5, 2012. PSMJ Tips: Keep Your Subconsultants in the Loop. claims and potential losses. Your first line of control over potential. proper communication.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Moreover, poor contract workflows make it difficult for legal teams to audit projects, which can introduce all sorts of risks and liabilities. . All of the above leads to improved data visibility and less risk, so project teams can carry on knowing they are legally covered. . DocuSign . Dropbox Sign .

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Levelset

OCTOBER 13, 2022

If you’re bidding on contract work, you will likely need a COI per terms of a legal agreement. Aside from owners and GCs, a government entity may want to see proof of liability insurance. This party may want a COI to ensure they are protected from liability in the event of a product-related injury or accident.

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 3, 2012

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. Liquidation Agreement did not supercede agreement to arbitrate.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

A GC’s policy would extend general liability coverage to your subcontractor business. You can secure a wide spectrum of coverage or limit risk to named perils with an equipment floater. An all-risk policy would give you the broadest protection, covering every risk except those specifically excluded in the policy’s insuring agreement.

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NH Construction Law

AUGUST 31, 2023

2001) (“By shifting the risk of loss to the insurance company regardless of which party is at fault, these clauses seek to avoid ‘the prospect of extended litigation which would interfere with construction.’”) The contractor and therefore the contractor’s liability insurer will be off the hook.

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Construction Lawyer

MARCH 15, 2007

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. « Indemnity Agreement | Main. This is not some idle exercise.

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Constructlaw

JUNE 17, 2022

But two recent state-court decisions evidence a change in that trend: Both held that the Economic Loss Doctrine bars fraud claims because parties to a commercial contract — often sophisticated and represented by counsel — allocate risk, prescribe damages, and rely on the terms of the bargain.

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