article thumbnail

Public Owner Recovers Liquidated Damages Even After Terminating Contractor for Convenience

Best Practices Construction Law

202 (2015), the Connecticut Supreme Court concluded that a contractor was liable for liquidated damages for project delays after being terminated for convenience, even where the project owner was partially responsible for the delays. In Old Colony Construction, LLC v. Southington , 316 Conn. Document your claims. Expect the unexpected.

article thumbnail

Can Active Interference by Owner Invalidate A No Damages for Delay Clause? Sometimes.

Best Practices Construction Law

843 (2014), the Connecticut Supreme Court held that a Contractor’s claims against a Town for delay damages could not overcome the “no damages for delay” clause because the Town’s conduct did not constitute “active interference” within the meaning of the contract. Who’s right? In C and H Electric, Inc. Town of Bethel , 312 Conn.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Evaluating Natural Disaster Risk In Site Selection

Business Facilities

Taylor has worked with major corporate clients, providing location expertise and incentives negotiation services. She received a Master of City and Regional Planning from Clemson University, and bachelor’s degree in Economics and Geography from the University of Connecticut. She is an accredited LEED® Green Associate.

Risk 42
article thumbnail

Contractor Marketing That Works: Builders and Breakers

Constructor Marketing that Works

” Then all youths within earshot – meaning closer than Connecticut – would gyrate and flail about rhythmically, occasionally spilling their fake IDs but never their real beer. ” (Editor’s note: Always negotiate toward the solution the other side wants as long as it gets you what you want.)

article thumbnail

COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The first was not unexpected, although China’s lead in developing alternative energy is expected to shrink as its ability to spur solar panel production is eliminated by trade negotiators enforcing a WTO decision citing China for subsidizing its industry. in nearly 30 years.

article thumbnail

Industry Focus: Aerospace Sector Is Flying High Again

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The top states, in descending order, are: California, Washington, Texas, Florida, Arizona, Connecticut and Kansas. And the airport is currently in negotiations with a company wishing to construct a 10,000 square foot hangar to house a corporate flight department on the south apron.”. Acadiana is home to PHI, Inc.,

article thumbnail

State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

CONNECTICUT – updated for 2014. Small Business Express Program (EXP): An innovative business assistance program created in October 2011 that provides funding and technical assistance to Connecticut’s small businesses to spur job creation and economic growth. For a list of state economic development agencies, click this link.

Income 108