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Construction Law: Jan/Feb 2024

Construction Law

Legislation state of play table Our regular round up of procurement related key announcements from government departments and agencies and third parties compiled by Construction Law staff. She explains how the Model Law can spread the benefits of adjudication to jurisdictions that do not enjoy access to it already.

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Constructions Americas Announces New Premier Sponsors for 2015 Expo

Construction Marketing

In a recent news release, Construction Americas announces their full line up of Gold, Silver, and Bronze sponsors, including a few new sponsorships. We are excited to be in midst of the very best in commercial construction. Below is the full news release: Construction Americas Expo Announces Sponsors. Miami, Fla.—February

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#130:  Secured Lenders' Rights to Construction Contract Payments

NH Construction Law

If the construction project is not yet complete, this puts the recipient of the notice in a quandary: paying the lender instead of the general contractor or subcontractor will likely induce a cessation of the work. .” Reading Cooperative Bank v. Suffolk Construction Co. , 543, 553, 984 N.E.2d

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Jim Nostedt on How High Performance Can Beat ?Code-Built Homes on Price

Pro Builder

Total Cost of Building Ownership (TCBO) is an analysis builders and architects can use during the design phase of new construction or remodeling projects to help clients compare the up-front cost of a high-performance home , and the operating cash savings they can realize over the long term, with a minimum code-compliant building.

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Architect's Consent to Assigment

Construction Lawyer

Today’s financial institutions are very concerned about potential defaults by their borrowers during the design and construction phases of projects for which the bank is providing financing. It is not unreasonable for the bank to be concerned. The architect may think that the bank will pay him to complete the project.

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It’s All a Matter of [Statutory] Construction: Supreme Court Narrowly Interprets the Good Faith Dispute Exception to Prompt Payment Requirements in United Riggers & Erectors, Inc. v. Coast Iron & Steel Co.

Construction and Infrastructure Law

Despite the broad language of Section 8814(c), the Court held that it excuses payment: [O]nly when a good faith dispute exists over a statutory or contractual precondition to that payment, such as the adequacy of the construction work for which the payment is consideration. Compare Martin Brothers Construction, Inc. Rio School Dist. ,

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The Most Green Building Friendly Zoning Code in the Nation - Baltimore?

Green Building Law Update

Last month, the City Planning Commission approved a draft Code focusing on sustainability recommending adoption by the City Council. · Parking lot size can be reduced by land banking, allowing up to 25% of the area required for parking to be held as open space in anticipation of future parking needs.

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