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Louisiana Court Enforces AIA Wavier of Subrogation to Preclude Carrier’s Recovery

Constructlaw

The contractor and subcontractors moved for summary judgment, asserting that the carriers’ claims were barred by the mutual waiver of subrogation contained in the prime contract. The trial court agreed that the waiver of subrogation barred the carriers’ claims and granted the motion for summary judgment.

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Reliance on Letter Agreement Defeats Architect’s Copyright Claim

Construction Lawyer

The architect prepared a letter agreement that stated: "Any termination of this Agreement shall be per AIA Standard Contract language which is either party may terminate this agreement at any time with 7 day written notice.". Some time later, the architect drafted an AIA contract which the owner marked up with various changes.

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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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#128:  Waivers of Subrogation

NH Construction Law

Subrogation – the right of an insurer, upon paying an injured party’s damages arising out of a negligence claim, to chase the negligent party for reimbursement – is a staple of the law. Here’s how it works in the AIA’s popular A201 General Conditions : § 11.3.1 ” Chase v. .’”)

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

Construction Lawyer

He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier. He is a Fellow of the AIA as well as the Association of Licensed Architects.

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Economic Loss Doctrine bars Nevada claims against Architect

Construction Lawyer

He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier. He is a Fellow of the AIA as well as the Association of Licensed Architects.

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179D Tax Deduction Brought Back to Life thru 2020

Green Building Law Update

The 179D commercial buildings energy efficiency tax deduction enables building owners to claim a tax deduction for installing qualifying systems and buildings. It is curious that this extender was not supported by USGBC, AIA and others under the misguided belief that 179D was too generous and easy to qualify for? Deductions of $0.60

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