Construction Dive

JUNE 22, 2017

By Jim Zack Construction claims are becoming increasingly prevalent and expensive. In reality, in construction, we often stifle communications for fear of liability. It is key that owners and contractors work together to keep the project on schedule and communicate any deviations from plan. Bad news delivered late is a disaster!

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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

AUGUST 8, 2015

Substantively the case suggests there is no more liability arising from green building versus other construction, but that the liability is different. The crux of this case is one of those differences, claims arising from materials.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 8, 2015

Substantively the case suggests there is no more liability arising from green building versus other construction, but that the liability is different. The crux of this case is one of those differences, claims arising from materials.

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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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Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 6, 2013

What can contractors do to preserve claims? If sequestration is alleged by the government to be the basis of the suspension or termination, then the question will turn on whether that event creates liability for the government. In your response, make sure that you provide notice of claims and reserve all rights.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

NOVEMBER 28, 2015

Site documentation images required hours of effort to manage and co-ordinate. Others such as Michael Stone have argued about the advantages of solid image documentation of your work projects. More immediately, the on-site documentation can help prevent conflicts and inconsistencies or at least help manage and control problems.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Can a licensed contractor shield himself from personal liability for negligent construction by doing business as a limited liability company (LLC)? The personal liability of the individual member was trickier. By Bruce Jervis A recent opinion from the South Carolina Supreme Court raised an interesting question.

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Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. « False Claims lands Engineer in jail | Main. | The new AIA Documents and Arbitration - What Rules Apply? New AIA documents and Arbitration. Disclaimer.

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Construction Dive

JULY 23, 2014

On one hand, contractors necessarily rely on the design documents when bidding and performing the work. The designer’s responsibilities – and liabilities – are to the owner. Liability in negligence to non-contracting parties would upset this carefully negotiated balance. ” Read more.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 30, 2012

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. The statute of repose (similar to a statute of limitations) expired by 1982, extinguishing any liability by Sverdrup.

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NH Construction Law

AUGUST 21, 2022

Wrongful termination will not only be a breach of contract giving the principal a claim for damages against the obligee, but it will forfeit the protection of the bond. Conversely, not terminating also forgoes the protection of the bond – if termination is an enforceable condition of the surety’s liability. 4th 12 (1st Cir.

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Building Radar

JULY 15, 2024

Common Types of Construction Insurance General Liability Insurance (CGL) Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance is essential for both general and trade contractors. It covers bodily injury, property damage, and personal injury claims that arise during the course of a project.

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Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 26, 2010

AIA (American Institute of Architects ) form documents have dominated the construction industry for many years. AIA documents are formed on the premise that an owner will seek out a qualified architect to begin a project, thus placing more liability and responsibility on that architect.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

But, the contract documents frequently make a distinction, so it does matter. The contract may disclaim owner liability for delay, regardless of cause. The contract may disclaim owner liability for delay, regardless of cause. Delay and disruption of ongoing work may be treated differently.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 6, 2013

The government then attempted to rely on general cautionary comments and descriptive terms it had included in the contract documents. Yet, fearing the liability that might result, they seek to limit or disclaim the significance of that information. Project owners are working at cross purposes when it comes to site data.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Aside from owners and GCs, a government entity may want to see proof of liability insurance. You may be seeking to work for a local, state, or federal government, and these bodies will want to know that you carry liability insurance before you’re awarded — or even considered — for a bid. What information is included in a COI?

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Construction Lawyer

AUGUST 30, 2007

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. New AIA documents and Arbitration » August 30, 2007. False Claims lands Engineer in jail. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. Disclaimer.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 23, 2013

This spares owners the difficult task of quantifying and documenting their actual costs. It can be beneficial for contractors, as well, as it caps their liability exposure and makes it known in advance. It is less common for contracts to liquidate the contractor’s daily damages for owner-caused delay.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 16, 2013

That limitation included a disclaimer of liability for liquidated damages or any other damages caused by delay; a so-called no-damage-for-delay clause. The supplier’s pre-printed contract form contained a limitation of warranty on the “equipment provided” by the supplier.

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Construction Cost Estimating

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Usually, a quantity surveyor performs the following activities :- • Commercial omission of site • Formulation of financial reports, budgets and forecasts • Supervision, training and development of some junior staff • Job review of assistant staff • Utilization of health and safety requirements • Fulfillment of paperwork as desired by the CSIs/procedures (..)

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 19, 2009

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Economic Loss Doctrine bars Nevada claims against Architect. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. Copyright Notice. Disclaimer. Categories. arbitration.

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Constructlaw

JULY 12, 2022

DonRob representatives did not appear at the closing, contending that 360 had failed to timely provide all necessary documents and that this failure was a breach of the Agreement. The Court of Appeals thus held that the trial court erred by allowing 360’s damages claim to go forward after ordering specific performance under the Agreement.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

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. However, the types of policies and their limits (the maximum amount claims can pay out) are limited. General liability insurance. Subcontractor default insurance.

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 3, 2012

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Federal Court dismisses subs claim against GC because of arbitration provision. If the net recovery on the claims were to exceed $4.3 Copyright Notice. Disclaimer.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Companies who have more claims than average will have a higher than average rate, for example, 1.6. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. document management. EMR’s are calculated by comparing a company’s actual losses to industry average losses. If your companies EMR rating is 1.0 Wally Evans Blog. Recent Posts.

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Construction and Infrastructure Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

The basis for the first holding is that disgorgement is both a liability created by statute and a penalty, and therefore falls under Code of Civil Procedure Section 340(a), a one year statute of limitations.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Throughout the ongoing process, however, all of the following are address and/or improved upon: Who can offer change ideas (informally and formally) Who assesses the impact of the proposed change Who reviews the proposed change and its impact for approval How is the change implemented Documentation of the outcome. enables full visibility.

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Levelset

MAY 16, 2022

The contractor should carry, and the contract should reflect that the contractor has liability insurance covering personal injury of at least $50K and property damage coverage in the same amount. Failure to comply with these requirements could lead the contractor to liability under home improvement fraud.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 3, 2011

These are the people who claim to be authentic, but in reality, they come across as insensitive…or just plain rude. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. document management. Over the years I have met people who simply speak what is on their mind and the message is far from accommodating. Wally Evans Blog.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 8, 2012

I often see claims in business articles that the best practice for analyzing something (whatever that may be) is to get more data. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. document management. But what exactly is the purpose of getting that data, and what do we do with it? Wally Evans Blog. Recent Posts. foundation.

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Levelset

JUNE 16, 2022

In the event of a payment dispute, contractors file claims against the payment bond instead of against the property itself. New Jersey bond claim laws & liens on contract funds. Ensuring rights on these claims requires preliminary notice to be sent. The same information applies to lien on contract funds claims.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 14, 2020

Arc Re-Entry is a set of tools that can be used to document and benchmark infection-control policies and procedures, collect and analyze related occupant experiences and measure and track indoor air quality around factors such as carbon dioxide, relative humidity and particulate matter.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 11, 2011

And then there were some machines that are hardly dependent on fuel, or in some cases not at all: Takeuchi claims to have built the prototype of the world’s first all-electric mini excavator, capable of holding a charge for 6 hours. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. document management. Wally Evans Blog.

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Construction Lawyer

MARCH 27, 2012

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. After leaving the firm, he sued, claiming that the firm had failed to pay him for overtime work in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ("FLSA").

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

The automated engine shutdown feature claims to provide up to 30 percent in fuel savings. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. document management. This smart machine also features a new dual-mode shutdown feature maximizes fuel economy and monitors vital engine components. The biggest change? Wally Evans Blog.

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Constructlaw

MAY 3, 2023

Parties should understand the key concepts and common types of claims when deciding whether to arbitrate disputes involving construction contracts. Many construction disputes involve aspects that may make them challenging to litigate before US or foreign courts, including: Many individual claims. Voluminous evidence and documents.

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