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Subcontractors owed £4.6m after Howard Russell collapse

Construction Enquirer

An update on the administration filed at Companies House said the firm was sunk by a combination of rising materials costs, project delays and defect liability claims. In its forecast for this year Howard Russell was predicting a turnover of up to £80m based on a rising number of negotiated contracts.

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Slow as a Turtle? “No Damages For Delay” Clause Inapplicable to Contractor’s Claim Against Architect

Best Practices Construction Law

The architect filed a motion for summary judgment, arguing that the general contractor’s delay claim was contractually barred by a “No Damages for Delay” clause in the contract between the general contractor and the City of Miami. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of the architect.

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Are Design Professionals Functioning as Unlicensed Contractors?

Construction Dive

.” In this case, the project owner had turned over complete control to the engineer, including selection of trade contractors, negotiation of prices and approval of payment disbursements.

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Should Designers Be Liable to Contractors for Drawing Errors?

Construction Dive

The designer’s responsibilities – and liabilities – are to the owner. Liability in negligence to non-contracting parties would upset this carefully negotiated balance. And, the architect or engineer knows there will be reliance on these representations. ” Read more.

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Last, but NOT Least: Why You Should Take a Closer Look at Your Next Indemnification Clause

Construction and Infrastructure Law

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. Any party who could face potential liability should be included as an indemnified party. This is an easy way to avoid unexpected liability.

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GA Court of Appeals Enforces Contract Clause, Excluding Liability for Incidental Damages Where Specific Performance Is Ordered

Constructlaw

In the event … specific performance is not available … Purchaser may seek to recover from Seller out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the negotiation and preparation of this Agreement … which shall be capped at … $250,000[.]” It reversed the trial court’s order as to this issue.

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Federal Court dismisses sub's claim against GC because of arbitration

Construction Lawyer

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Federal Court dismisses subs claim against GC because of arbitration provision. Because LaSalle was not in privity of contract with USACE, LaSalle needed VETS to sponsor its claim against them. If the net recovery on the claims were to exceed $4.3 Copyright Notice.

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