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Construction Law – April 2025

Construction Law

Sustainability Incorporating green drafting into construction contracts Elle Cheung and Jane Hughes of Trowers & Hamlins LLP examine some sources of green drafting that provide provisions that can be incorporated into contracts. A fresh approach to drafting and risk allocation will be needed, they argue.

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Professional Liability Insurance Explained

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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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Essential BIM Terminology

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Level 0 : Level 0 entails basically no collaboration, and only 2D CAD drafting is used. Level 1 : Level 1 BIM is a combination of 3D CAD and 2D for drafting. It focuses on professional indemnity insurance issues. BIM levels are a universal understanding of what criteria are required to be BIM-compliant. CIC BIM Protocol.

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Errors and Omissions (E&O) Insurance Explained for Construction?

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Errors and omissions (E&O) insurance covers contractors against financial loss resulting from mistakes, errors, or claims of negligence. While general liability insurance covers against claims related to injury or property damage, errors and omissions insurance protects from lawsuits related to financial loss.

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EPA Issues Significant Revisions to Underground Storage Tank Regulation

Green Building Law Update

Although not a change, comments to the draft regulation noted that many UST owners apparently do not maintain the $500,000 per occurrence insurance coverage required of UST owners that handle less than 10,000 gallons per month. Removing past deferrals for emergency generator tanks, airport hydrant systems, and field-constructed tanks.

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EPA Issues Significant Revisions to Underground Storage Tank Regulation

Green Building Law Update

Although not a change, comments to the draft regulation noted that many UST owners apparently do not maintain the $500,000 per occurrence insurance coverage required of UST owners that handle less than 10,000 gallons per month. Removing past deferrals for emergency generator tanks, airport hydrant systems, and field-constructed tanks.