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

Best Practices Construction Law

When the construction project was delayed, the general contractor filed suit against the numerous designers, architects, engineers and subconsultants. The appellate court reversed, finding that the owner-contractor agreement did not insulate the architect from liability.

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AIA Expands Portfolio with Launch of New Contract Documents

Construction Superintendent Magazine

These include a new owner/consultant agreement, as well as six new administrative forms for use on design-build projects. The C103–2015, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Consultant without a Predefined Scope of Consultant’s Services establishes expectations between an owner and consultant on a project.

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Is the Best Defense Always a Good Offense?

Construction Dive

In claims litigation, this strategy has been in evidence for years. For instance, if a design professional brings a collection action for a fee it is allegedly owed, the automatic response will be a counterclaim for breach of contract and professional malpractice. The engineer sued to collect approximately $50,000 in compensation.

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Does GC Insurance Cover Subcontractors?

Levelset

At their core, insurance policies are agreements between two parties: the insurer and the policyholder. However, the types of policies and their limits (the maximum amount claims can pay out) are limited. The contractor (policyholder), the property owner, or a third party unrelated to the problem may file a claim against the policy.

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Insurance for Electricians: What It Covers & Why You May Need It

Levelset

Below is a list of coverages that can be obtained through a separate policy or amendment to an existing agreement. . Professional liability insurance (E&O) : If you draw and sell electrical plans or blueprints, professional liability ( errors and omissions ) insurance can help cover the fallout from faulty design advice.

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Unlimited liability for designers and contractors

Construction Lawyer

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. The bridge was designed in 1962 by Sverdrup. The bridge, which had been designed for 60,000 cars per day was actually carrying some 160,000 cars per day.

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A lesson for Architectural Firms: be careful how you pay employees

Construction Lawyer

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. 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"). professional capacity. professional capacity."