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Public Procurement of Construction Services

Job Order Contracting

References: AIA (2007). The American Institute of Architects (AIA), Washington, DC AGC (2010). Integrated Project Delivery: Case Studies, American Institute of Architects (AIA), Washington, DC Construction Users Roundtable (CURT). Integrated Project Delivery: A Guide.” Integrated Project Delivery for Public and Private Owners.

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#116:  Termination as a Condition of Performance Bond Liability

NH Construction Law

Many performance bonds (the popular AIA A312 is an example) state that the surety’s obligation is not triggered unless the principal’s contract has been terminated. Conversely, not terminating also forgoes the protection of the bond – if termination is an enforceable condition of the surety’s liability.

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

Constructlaw

Fire broke out, resulting in a loss that was paid by the owner’s builder’s risk insurance. The builder’s risk carriers — subrogated to the rights of the owner — then sued the prime contractor, its subcontractor, and sub-subcontractor for negligence. This case involved the restoration of an old building in New Orleans.

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#128:  Waivers of Subrogation

NH Construction Law

2001) (“By shifting the risk of loss to the insurance company regardless of which party is at fault, these clauses seek to avoid ‘the prospect of extended litigation which would interfere with construction.’”) Here’s how it works in the AIA’s popular A201 General Conditions : § 11.3.1

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ConsensusDOCS v. AIA – Form Contract Wars

Construction Law Monitor

While attending the Associated Owners & Developers 14th Annual Construction Industry Conference, entitled How Owners and Contractors Can Control Project Risk, here in New Orleans today, I sat in on a informative session regarding ConsensusDOCS. Many experts believe that the AIA standard form contracts are drafted to protect the Architect.

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Unlimited liability for designers and contractors

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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constructionattorneyblog: Limitation of Liability in new AIA Document

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.