Construction Today
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
IUPAT District Council 6 (DC6) has cemented its status as a leader in construction training by merging technical mastery with a mission to foster community responsibility. Based in Ohio, DC6 not only equips apprentices with hands-on expertise in trades such as painting, glazing, and drywall finishing but also emphasizes leadership development and community service.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The opening of the American Heartland development in Vinita has been pushed back and two firms have filed liens against the developers.
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ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The Chicago Cubs and the Department of Justice have settled a dispute over the renovation of Wrigley Field. 31 more accessible seats and some bleacher seating for people with disabilities will be added as a result of the settlement.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
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Construction Today
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The $3.6 billion Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project has become the focal point of a legal dispute over its potential environmental impacts. This significant infrastructure endeavor, vital for improving traffic flow between Cincinnati, Ohio, and Covington, Kentucky, is closely tied to the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). While the project aims to mitigate congestion and… Source The post Brent Spence Bridge: Legal Battle Over $3.6B Project Amid Eco Concerns appeared f
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Federal funding is buoying overall construction activity, but projects outside the public realm could soon rebound, economists said.
Construction Today
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The construction industry is undergoing a significant transformation thanks to artificial intelligence (AI). These cutting-edge technologies are addressing some of the most persistent challenges in the field, such as safety concerns, project delays, and cost overruns. From enhancing on-site safety protocols to streamlining project management and design optimization, AI tools are empowering… Source The post Top 8 AI Platforms Enhancing Safety and Efficiency in Construction appeare
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
It will be a year before the controversial 500-acre project designed to incarcerate 1,400 people can begin.
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Construction Today
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Silver Dollar City, a family entertainment staple in the Ozark Mountains of Branson, Missouri, is undertaking an unprecedented $500 million expansion. This historic development, set over the next decade, underscores the park’s commitment to enhancing visitor experiences and solidifying its position as a premier Midwest destination. The expansion includes developing 1,200 acres adjacent to the park… Source The post Silver Dollar City Expansion Brings $500M Investment to Missouri appea
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The settlement brings three years of litigation over delays and cost overruns to and end.
Construction Law
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Decisions of the Technology and Construction Court of the English and Wales High Court for October 2024. Supplied by BAILII, The British and Irish Legal Information Institute. Click on the case title to read the full decision on the BAILII website.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The Glass Breakwater at Apra Harbor was damaged by Typhoon Mawar last year.
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Construction Law
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Our regular round up of the court decisions of most interest to construction comes from Andrew Croft, Ben Spannuth and Daniela Miklova of Beale & Company Solicitors LLP who examine a judgment supporting the Scottish law position that an adjudicator’s decision as to liability for their fees cannot be challenged, even if the adjudicator’s decision is later reversed; and another that serves as a reminder that parties are under a duty to mitigate their losses, so only reasonable costs should be
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
With growing investment and favorable growth projections, the future appears bright for the solar energy sector.
Construction Law
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Guest Editor Mike Waring of Knights suggests proposed new emergency arbitration procedures could help the UK maintain its reputation as a leading arbitration jurisdiction. Although such procedures are regarded as crucial internationally, they are not covered by the Arbitration Act 1996. This story is only available to subscribers to the printed edition of Construction Law.
Construction Law
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Editor’s comment Judge advises parties to consider regional courts Pressure on the TCC could be relieved if parties stayed out of town, Editor Nick Barrett finds a senior judge has advised. 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.
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Construction Law
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The latest in our CL Guides series comes from Joanne Bennett and Daniel Warren of DLA Piper UK LLP who look at what EPC contracts involve. This story is only available to subscribers to the printed edition of Construction Law. If you have a subscription please log in to read the rest of the story.
Construction Law
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Our latest Analysis series article looks at two recent reports that highlight causes of disputes and management failures on projects. Causes are reasonably easy to pinpoint; solutions remain elusive. This story is only available to subscribers to the printed edition of Construction Law. If you have a subscription please log in to read the rest of the story.
Construction Law
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Doug Wass of Macfarlanes looks at the recent Supreme Court decision on whether collateral warranties are to be seen as construction contracts under the Construction Act. The decision brings certainty to what was a confused picture. This story is only available to subscribers to the printed edition of Construction Law. If you have a subscription please log in to read the rest of the story.
Construction Law
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Andrea Leigh of Trowers & Hamlins LLP looks at what can be done to protect against the worst impacts of contractor insolvency. Project Bank Accounts and alliancing contracts are key measures that offer protection to the supply chain. This story is only available to subscribers to the printed edition of Construction Law. If you have a subscription please log in to read the rest of the story.
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Construction Law
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Michael Allan of Pinsent Masons LLP examines the JCT Design and Build contract treatment of ground conditions risk. Additional provisions and reliefs have been introduced in the 2024 revision to deal with asbestos, contamination and unexploded ordnance. This story is only available to subscribers to the printed edition of Construction Law. If you have a subscription please log in to read the rest of the story.
Construction Law
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Akil Jackson of Dentons UK and Middle East LLP considers alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in the context of renewable energy contracts, asking what approach is being taken and whether there a preference for a particular type of ADR. This story is only available to subscribers to the printed edition of Construction Law. If you have a subscription please log in to read the rest of the story.
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. If you have a subscription please log in to read the rest of the story.
Construction Law
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Karen Gough of 39 Essex Chambers warns that set-off is very unlikely to succeed as a defence to adjudication enforcement proceedings. Recent court decisions show that applications that undermine the prompt payment obligation in the Construction Act may be technically permissible, but will not succeed. This story is only available to subscribers to the printed edition of Construction Law.
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Construction Law
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Pressure on the TCC could be relieved if parties stayed out of town, Editor Nick Barrett finds a senior judge has advised. Technology and Construction Court Judge Stephen Davies has advised parties to consider issuing claims in regional Technology and Construction Courts where appropriate rather than overburdening the London TCC. In his decision on the part 8 claim in the case of Workman Properties Limited, claimant, and defendant ADI Building and Refurbishment Limited, he added that Paragraph 2
Construction Law
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Social value can fuel ‘purpose’ to transform infrastructure delivery, says a report from Jacobs and the Major Projects Association. This story is only available to subscribers to the printed edition of Construction Law. If you have a subscription please log in to read the rest of the story.
Construction Law
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has spoken out against the common practice of standard contract forms being amended by clients and solicitors to introduce onerous or hard to insure contract terms. This story is only available to subscribers to the printed edition of Construction Law. If you have a subscription please log in to read the rest of the story.
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