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#91:  Liability Insurance for a Subcontractor's Defective Work

NH Construction Law

“May unintentionally faulty subcontractor work that damages an insured’s work product constitute an ‘accident’ under a commercial general liability insurance policy?” When the subcontractor installed the expansion joints in the steam boiler and related piping backwards, the heating system got damaged.

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Housing Affordability Dips to 15-Year Low as Mortgage Rates Soar

Pro Builder

Monthly payments currently account for 28% of the typical homeowner’s monthly income, making renting a more affordable option for the majority of Americans. . Zillow data for this metric is available through 2007; the Atlanta Federal Reserve’s Home Ownership Affordability Monitor shows affordability bottoming out in July 2006. .

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Finality in the Initial Decision under the 2007 A201

Construction Lawyer

Only a knowledgeable attorney can apply the information here to your particular matter, taking into account the laws of your jurisdiction. Seventh Circuit Rules for Injured Construction Worker - Interprets Section 414 of Restatement » November 09, 2007. Finality in the Initial Decision under the 2007 A201. Categories.

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Managing noise in healthcare spaces with fusion-bonded resilient flooring

Construction Specifier

In fact, hospital background noise levels have been increasing since the 1960s, up from 57 dB(A) in 1960 to 72 dB(A) in 2007 during the daytime, and 42 dB(A) in 1960 to 60 dB(A) during the night (refer to “Noise levels in Johns Hopkins Hospital” by Ilene J. A 2005 study examining U.S. Busch-Vishniaca, James E.

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Florida Supreme Court follows Texas' Lamar Homes

Construction Lawyer

Only a knowledgeable attorney can apply the information here to your particular matter, taking into account the laws of your jurisdiction. Non-signatory bound by agreement to arbitrate » December 21, 2007. On December 20, 2007, the Florida Supreme Court issued a ruling in United States Fire Insurance Company v.

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constructionattorneyblog: Limitation of Liability in new AIA Document

Construction Lawyer

Only a knowledgeable attorney can apply the information here to your particular matter, taking into account the laws of your jurisdiction. Florida Supreme Court follows Texas Lamar Homes » November 11, 2007. One of the new 2007 AIA documents is B103 -- Owner-Architect Agreement for a Large or Complex Project.

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Unlimited liability for designers and contractors

Construction Lawyer

Only a knowledgeable attorney can apply the information here to your particular matter, taking into account the laws of your jurisdiction. The case arose out of the collapse of a bridge across the Mississippi River at Minneapolis in 2007, killing 13 people and injuring many more. So dont say we didnt warn you. Categories. arbitration.