Construction Dive

JANUARY 29, 2014

By Scott Turner A state supreme court has ruled that the standard commercial general liability (CGL) policy Contractual Liability Exclusion does not apply to bar ordinary breach-of-contract claims over a policyholder’s defective construction work. Read more.'

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 6, 2014

By Bruce Jervis Design professionals have long sought to control their liability exposure. The argument has been that their potential liability is disproportionate to the compensation they receive and the role they play on a construction project. They have received a sympathetic hearing in some quarters.

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Liability Compensation California Claims 60

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 19, 2020

The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA, commonly referred to as Superfund), 42 U.S.C. provides an important liability protection, including from cleanup costs, for parties who qualify as bona fide prospective purchasers (BFPPs). 9601 et seq., 9601 et seq.,

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Liability Leases Defense Commercial 156

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Professional liability insurance provides contractors coverage from financial losses that happen as a result of their errors, mistakes, or negligence. In that case, professional liability insurance would generally provide the plumber with reimbursement for legal fees, settlements, and judgments.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 2, 2014

By Bruce Jervis A primary purpose of a limited liability company, much like a corporation, is to shield company owners from personal liability for business losses. When the company enters into a contract, the company’s assets are at risk. It is also crucial to avoid comingling of company and personal funds or other assets.

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Liability Risk Claims Contract 56

Construction Marketing

JULY 11, 2022

If you learn that you need to purchase a surety bond to work as a contractor or to enter into a contract to perform work on a project, here is some information you should know about surety bonds and how they work for contractors. The second category of bonds you will likely encounter as a contractor is contract bonds. Bond Types.

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Construction Law

APRIL 1, 2025

Legal terms explained Tse Wei Lim and Yun Wen Soh of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP explain what decennial liability means. Only claims against bodies subject to a relevant liability will succeed, the TCC has ruled. A fresh approach to drafting and risk allocation will be needed, they argue.

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Construction Law

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

News Our regular news round up reports on a major review of water industry regulation; a rail group urging the use of private finance; and a call for standard form contracts to be left unamended. Legal terms explained Tom Cadman of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP explains what is meant by Building Liability Orders.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 30, 2020

The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA, commonly referred to as Superfund), 42 U.S.C. provides an important liability protection, including from cleanup costs, for parties who qualify as bona fide prospective purchasers (BFPPs). 9601 et seq., 9601 et seq.,

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Construction Law

MARCH 4, 2025

News Our regular news round up looks at a report predicting a rise in cladding related professional indemnity policy claims; a rise in PFI handback condition disputes; and major Heathrow Airport investment plans. Contracts Surviving termination: the enduring rights and obligations in construction contracts.

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Construction Procurement Legal Insurance 40

Mr Ethics

APRIL 23, 2014

Owners are assuming less and less risk exposure through contract provisions that assign risk away from them. Additionally, we are being asked to carry higher limits of liability on our insurance policies while also assuming an indemnification obligation that protects the owner from claims even if the owner is the cause of the claim.

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Mr Ethics

APRIL 23, 2014

Owners are assuming less and less risk exposure through contract provisions that assign risk away from them. Additionally, we are being asked to carry higher limits of liability on our insurance policies while also assuming an indemnification obligation that protects the owner from claims even if the owner is the cause of the claim.

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Risk Claims Insurance Liability 100

Mr Ethics

APRIL 23, 2014

Owners are assuming less and less risk exposure through contract provisions that assign risk away from them. Additionally, we are being asked to carry higher limits of liability on our insurance policies while also assuming an indemnification obligation that protects the owner from claims even if the owner is the cause of the claim.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

By Bruce Jervis There are many legitimate reasons for contractors to submit claims for increased compensation. Construction contracts, which essentially allocate risks and responsibilities between project owners and constructors, spell out the circumstances under which the contractor may be entitled to additional time or money.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

“If something goes wrong, liability could hit the GC’s policy, which dilutes liability insurance limits, negatively impacts their claims history, and forces them to deal with a claim that’s not really their fault.”. Such an occurrence could threaten the existence of your contracting business.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 30, 2019

The complaint avers multiple causes of action from breach of contract to fraudulent misrepresentation and negligent misrepresentation to violation of the Maryland Consumer Protection Act. However, maybe tellingly, no contracts are attached to the complaint? The case is Jeremy Simons et ux, et al v.

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Mr Ethics

AUGUST 24, 2016

Dear Mr. Ethics, What should we consider when entering a project contract with a code of conduct provision? If you are performing services on a project and the code requires you to admit to any errors or work defects performed by you; you could run afoul of your professional liability insurance policy. Regards, Ethically Aware.

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Liability Insurance Agreement Claims 100

Mr Ethics

AUGUST 24, 2016

Dear Mr. Ethics, What should we consider when entering a project contract with a code of conduct provision? If you are performing services on a project and the code requires you to admit to any errors or work defects performed by you; you could run afoul of your professional liability insurance policy. Regards, Ethically Aware.

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Liability Insurance Agreement Claims 100

Mr Ethics

AUGUST 24, 2016

Dear Mr. Ethics, What should we consider when entering a project contract with a code of conduct provision? If you are performing services on a project and the code requires you to admit to any errors or work defects performed by you; you could run afoul of your professional liability insurance policy. Regards, Ethically Aware.

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Liability Insurance Agreement Claims 100

Mr Ethics

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Our contract calls for us to be the initial decision maker for any contractor disputes that arise on the project including any claims that allege errors and omissions against us. Even if a ruling is unbiased a perception is still going to be that you were covering an exposure of liability that you committed.

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Mr Ethics

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Our contract calls for us to be the initial decision maker for any contractor disputes that arise on the project including any claims that allege errors and omissions against us. Even if a ruling is unbiased a perception is still going to be that you were covering an exposure of liability that you committed.

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Mr Ethics

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Our contract calls for us to be the initial decision maker for any contractor disputes that arise on the project including any claims that allege errors and omissions against us. Even if a ruling is unbiased a perception is still going to be that you were covering an exposure of liability that you committed.

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Liability Utah Agreement Claims 100

ENR Construction

DECEMBER 4, 2024

After dismissing the case, the judge said he didn't want to rule on whether the insurers might have a liability claim against Zachry Group, McDermott and Chiyoda under other provisions of the contract.

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ENR Construction

MAY 20, 2022

Firm's status as former TVA contractor extends no immunity for claimed illnesses caused by site cleanup work, judge said; Jacobs also announces new cleanup support contract at Japan's damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant

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Liability Claims Contract Site 69

ENR Construction

MAY 20, 2022

Firm's status as former TVA contractor does not extend immunity for claimed illnesses caused by site work, judge's ruling said; firm also announces new cleanup support contract at Japan's damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant

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Liability Claims Contract Site 69

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 8, 2015

But we do know the facts as recited by the trial judge in a May 4, 2015 opinion ruling on motions, More than 15 years ago, CBF contracted with SmithGroup, Inc. CBF also contracted with Clark Construction Group, LLC as general contractor to oversee the construction, which spanned from 1999 into 2000.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 8, 2015

But we do know the facts as recited by the trial judge in a May 4, 2015 opinion ruling on motions, More than 15 years ago, CBF contracted with SmithGroup, Inc. CBF also contracted with Clark Construction Group, LLC as general contractor to oversee the construction, which spanned from 1999 into 2000.

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Liability Maryland Green Agreement 120

Construction Dive

AUGUST 28, 2013

The court also rejected the common insurance company arguments that a CGL policy is not a performance bond and that such a policy only covers tort claims, never contract claims. Read more.'

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Liability Insurance Commercial Claims 52

Building Radar

AUGUST 22, 2024

From safety hazards to contractual disputes, the industry faces numerous liability issues that can lead to costly legal battles, project delays, and financial losses. In this article, we’ll explore some of the most common construction liability issues and provide strategies to address them effectively.

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Liability Risk Legal Construction 52

Levelset

AUGUST 24, 2022

Two of the most common insurance policies that contractors have are builder’s risk and general liability, which serve very different purposes. Builder’s Risk Insurance General Liability Insurance Coverage Covers a building under construction—and often tools, equipment, and materials related to the project.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 13, 2015

With an Order Of Judgment, in favor of Permapost Products Company against Weyerhaeuser Company filed on November 17, 2015, resolving the final third party claims, the more than 15 year old disputes and differences over the construction of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Philip Merrill Environmental Center, in Annapolis, Maryland, are over.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

With the maturation of the green building industrial complex it has become clear there is no more or additional liability associated with constructing a green building versus a similar non green structure. As with the vast majority of claims involving a green building that this law firm reviews (.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 3, 2017

And the power utilities protect themselves from liability related to data. Many of those local laws are poorly drafted and do not insulate the reporting parties from liability for errors, harmless or otherwise. A claim pending against a major U.S. The similar waiver for LEED v2009 is still in effect.

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Mr Ethics

JUNE 19, 2015

Dear Mr. Ethics, My partners are telling me we should be forming limited liability corporations for every project we do. Those contracting with LLC’s generally know what they are about. They tell me that these “L.L.C.’s” s” will legally protect our personal assets and the assets of our regular company. for the project.

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Mr Ethics

JUNE 19, 2015

Dear Mr. Ethics, My partners are telling me we should be forming limited liability corporations for every project we do. Those contracting with LLC’s generally know what they are about. They tell me that these “L.L.C.’s” s” will legally protect our personal assets and the assets of our regular company. for the project.

Legal 100

Legal Liability Drawings Claims 100

Mr Ethics

JUNE 19, 2015

Dear Mr. Ethics, My partners are telling me we should be forming limited liability corporations for every project we do. Those contracting with LLC’s generally know what they are about. They tell me that these “L.L.C.’s” s” will legally protect our personal assets and the assets of our regular company. for the project.

Legal 100

Legal Liability Drawings Claims 100

ENR Construction

MAY 20, 2022

Ruling says firm's status as former TVA contractor doesn't extend liability coverage from suits seeking millions for claimed illnesses caused by site work; meanwhile, Jacobs gains new contract to support cleanup and demolition of tsunami-damaged reactors at Japan's Fukushima nuke plant

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Liability Claims Contract Site 68