Construction Law

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Insurance expert John D Wright of JD Risk Associates explains the process of making a claim under an insurance policy- a potential minefield for the unwary he warns, as there are many reasons why a claim may not be paid in full, or at all. This story is only available to subscribers to the printed edition of Construction Law.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2020

5 Reasons to Bring Construction Claims Experts into Early Planning. Due to the many factors that have impacted and changed the construction industry throughout 2020, projects are facing increased risks that may open the door to some unique claims or litigation. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 10/20/2020 - 16:01.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 6, 2023

The civil claim is separate to the public inquiry into the fire, which finished taking evidence in November 2022 and is expected to issue its final report later this year.

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ENR Construction

JULY 19, 2024

Innovator who founded and led claims and project management consultant Hill International in the 1970s and became a widely sought expert in both fields, died of complications from a stroke on June 22.

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Lets Build

AUGUST 12, 2020

As a Project Manager, you need to be able at any time to retrieve critical data that will allow you to efficiently manage claims in your projects. The smallest mistake and you can quickly end up fighting against claims that can block your project and cost you thousands of Euros.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 3, 2023

Staff hit by the collapse of Ilke Homes are planning to take legal action over claims that it failed to properly consult staff before making them redundant. As part of the legal process, Aticus Law will determine whether ex-staff are eligible to claim for a Protective Award claim against ilke Homes.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 16, 2019

A customer or the state can then file a claim against a bond, which can cause damage to the business in several different ways. For any variety of reasons, including overextension, financial issues or a lack of expertise in a specific trade, contractors may fail to perform the work they promised.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 4, 2018

But it is suggested that the Federal Trade Commission’s Green Guides, designed to help marketers avoid making environmental marketing claims that are unfair or deceptive under Section 5 of the FTC Act, 15 U.S.C. § The claim would not be deceptive if the marketer clearly and prominently disclosed all renewable energy sources.

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Construction Dive

JULY 23, 2024

The case is one of several in which an employers’ alleged use of coded language became potential evidence in an age discrimination claim.

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Construction Law

JUNE 21, 2024

The Sheriff Appeal Court in Scotland has dismissed an action by a contractor claiming over £110,000 from a property developer, saying the case was flimsily pled. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

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Wolgast Corporation

AUGUST 1, 2024

I chose to discuss Insurance Claims in this blog because when the time comes, some business owners have never been through the process and may not know what to expect. When someone else is to blame for the damage of your property, do not rely solely on their insurance company to handle the claim because it often slows down the process.

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Construction Law

AUGUST 5, 2024

Chiara Pieri and Zosia Zakrzewska of CMS update an article on Technology in Construction Disputes – Managing Data and Proving Claims ( CL Vol 33 No 7), analysing the impact of AI, improved construction data management technology and new legal tech tools on construction disputes.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 21, 2018

Workers’ compensation claims and how to keep them under control have always been a concern for employers. Incidents ending in claims occur in virtually all industries and can be costly and time consuming. Today, every workers’ compensation claim raises the potential for a variety of workplace laws to come into play.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 23, 2017

Some promotions also made explicit safety claims. The FTC alleged, the company had no evidence to support those claims. YOLO Colorhouse, LLC , and Imperial Paints, LLC , have agreed to consent orders that would bar them from making unqualified VOC free and emission free claims. The four companies, Benjamin Moore & Co.,

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The DOJ said Rahway-based MV Contracting sought and won jobs under DOT’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program, even though it knew it didn’t qualify.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 26, 2020

A key lesson to be learned here is that even a landowner determined to be an “inculpable person” under a state voluntary cleanup program is still subject to a state law claim by some other impacted third party property owner. Among the reasons this is a significant decision is the impact on widely utilized state Brownfields programs.

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Construction Law

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Stephanie Geesink , Counsel, and Dom Turner-Harriss of Watson Farley & Williams LLP analyse a Court of Appeal judgment that sets out how the courts will approach fire safety claims under the Defective Premises Act following the introduction of the extended limitation period in the Building Safety Act.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 10, 2024

Learn how proactive safety measures, advanced technology and remote monitoring systems can create a safer, more transparent work environment for everyone involved.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 19, 2017

Occasionally, these disputes escalate, and the contractor is presented with a bond claim. Depending on the size of the claim and the strength of the company, these claims can put contractors on the ropes and even knock them out of business. Even the best contractors can find themselves in the middle of disputes.

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Constructlaw

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This article explores practical steps a solar array owner or operator can take now to better position itself to make warranty-related claims five, 10 or even 25 years into the future. Other considerations: Plan to pursue warranty claims as quickly as possible. Reposted from Solar Power World with permission.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 25, 2014

In order to grasp the appropriate ways to pursue or defend a bond claim in a meaningful way, contractors should have some background on what payment bonds are and how they work. In the context of construction projects, bonds can be divided into three primary types: bid bonds, performance bonds and payment bonds.'

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Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 18, 2021

The contractor claimed that the City breached its contract by supplying incomplete and inaccurate contract documents, which allegedly caused delays and a two-year extension to the project completion. million delay claim included approximately $2.3 In WDF, Inc. City of New York , No. 652478 (N.Y. The contractor’s $15.7

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 22, 2023

HM Revenue & Customs is turning the spotlight on claims for rising materials costs under the industry’s CIS tax scheme. ” A common error is subcontractors claiming for the provision of plant or equipment they already own.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 16, 2019

A customer or the state can then file a claim against a bond, which can cause damage to the business in several different ways. For any variety of reasons, including overextension, financial issues or a lack of expertise in a specific trade, contractors may fail to perform the work they promised.

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Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Filing a roof replacement insurance claim may be your only chance of taking care of the necessary repairs and renovations, especially after a huge storm, water damage, or other calamities and catastrophes. This having been said, here are 5 tips for filing a roof replacement insurance claim. Consider What the Policy Covers.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 24, 2016

In today’s litigious environment, claims against construction companies are inevitable, and off-the-shelf solutions used to manage liability risks are too often inadequate. Construction defect claims are compounded by the fact that not all are covered by insurance, depending on the carrier and the applicable state statutes.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In just unsealed federal suit, former site construction manager claims utility owner of over-budget Kemper project in Mississippi defrauded the U.S. of Energy.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 1, 2022

Reflection claims in its lawsuit that it has lost more than $13 million in profits from lost bids due to LeVan companies misrepresenting and exaggerating the efficacy of the Talon Wall system. .

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 19, 2017

Occasionally, these disputes escalate, and the contractor is presented with a bond claim. Depending on the size of the claim and the strength of the company, these claims can put contractors on the ropes and even knock them out of business. Even the best contractors can find themselves in the middle of disputes.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 16, 2022

The contracting officer denied the claim, and the contractor appealed. Another lesson learned is the importance of “reasonableness” when drafting or submitting claims. The contractor submitted a Request for Equitable Adjustment, alleging that it had encountered a Type I differing site condition—i.e,

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NH Construction Law

JUNE 26, 2023

The federal False Claims Act (FCA), 31 U.S.C. § imposes liability for knowingly making a false or fraudulent “claim,” or a false record or statement material to such a claim, in order to obtain funds from the federal government. § 3729 et seq., 31 U.S.C. § § 3729(b)(2). ” § 3729(b)(4).

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

The Department of Justice adjusted for inflation the monetary penalties on the False Claims Act this summer. The False Claims Act, known as the Lincoln Law, is a federal law that combats fraudulent claims for payment made to federal programs. As a result, the civil penalties have doubled as of August 2016.

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

More than half of insurers surveyed in new study by broker Ames & Gough report claim severity was worse in 2021 than the prior year, with half saying they raised premiums 6% to more than 10%.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 18, 2022

has put forward a proposal to settle claims arising from the abrupt cancelation of the $800 million project earlier this year. The developer of the Carolina Panthers headquarters and practice facility in Rock Hill, S.C.,

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Whether you are sued or receive a threatening or demanding letter criticizing your work, it’s hard not to take it personally. While the natural reaction is to immediately respond in one way or another, what you really need to do is take a deep breath, step back and evaluate the situation objectively.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

A database of 1,801 projects informs an annual report on claims and disputes.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 30, 2024

Over the past decade, an unprecedented variety of helmets has been introduced, differing in style, price point, compliance with standards and manufacturers’ claims of improved protection. Nonfatal TBIs are life-altering events, whereby 43% of patients treated for TBI did not attend ordinary work for five years after injury.

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