Construction Law

APRIL 2, 2024

Legislation state of play table Our regular update on the progress of regulations and legislation affecting construction and procurement compiled by Alignment Media. CL guides Limitation on liability Our latest Construction Law Guides series article from Claire Turnbull of DLA Piper looks at limitations on liability.

Construction 52

Construction Liability Risk Contract 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 31, 2021

A collaborative construction solution, capable of consistently delivering quality repair, renovation, and new builds, on-time and on-budget, is available to any Public Sector real property owner. It was out of these realities that the concept of integrate LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery was born, and enabled.

Construction 124

Construction Procurement Liability Contract 124

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2012

Construction business owners undoubtedly have restless nights over business risks associated with operations, not to mention other concerns. But what these individuals often overlook are the uninsured or underinsured risks, such as professional and vicarious liabilities.

Risk 222

Risk Liability Design Construction 222

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 27, 2021

General Liability Insurance. This type of coverage will protect your company from various liabilities , including injury claims, and cover medical expenses. General liability also protects businesses if they cause damage to a customer’s property or if any product installations go awry, like faulty plumbing that causes leaking.

Insurance 156

Insurance Contractors Accidents Liability 156

Levelset

AUGUST 31, 2022

Whether you’re just starting your business or looking to change insurance carriers, it pays to go with a company that has experience and knowledge in providing insurance for the construction industry. We’ve put together a list of the 10 best construction insurance companies. Best construction insurance companies. The Hartford.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Compensation Construction 52

Construction Law

MAY 2, 2024

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Liability 52

Liability Design Construction 52

Construction Law

MAY 2, 2024

Guest editor JCT 2024 ducks the difficult issues JCT’s Design and Build contract has been updated for the first time in eight years. Guest Editor Barry Hembling of Watson Farley & Williams LLP asks whether the updates are keeping pace with fast moving developments in construction law?

Construction 52

Construction Legal Cash Flow Insurance 52

Construction Dive

AUGUST 6, 2014

By Bruce Jervis Design professionals have long sought to control their liability exposure. The argument has been that their potential liability is disproportionate to the compensation they receive and the role they play on a construction project. They have received a sympathetic hearing in some quarters.

Liability 56

Liability Compensation California Claims 56

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 31, 2021

A collaborative construction solution, capable of consistently delivering quality repair, renovation, and new builds, on-time and on-budget, is available to any real property owner. All that is needed is owner leadership and commitment. The Problem.

Construction 154

Construction Procurement Contract Budgeting 154

Lets Build

DECEMBER 2, 2022

It’s a curious paradox that few industries are as tightly regulated and controlled as the construction sector, yet at the same time, few industries are as vulnerable to unexpected events. From ambient weather to subcontractor failures, construction projects can be derailed in numerous ways. What is construction quality management?

Management 156

Management Construction Risk Cash Flow 156

Construction Lawyer

AUGUST 6, 2014

Our recent post about the Beacon case in California where two architectural firms were held to owe a duty to condominium purchasers for design defects has now been discussed (hopefully clarified to some degree) in a more recent California appellate decision. The contractor had been hired to construct an underground fire suppression system.

Liability 45

Liability Design San Diego Compensation 45

ENR Construction

JUNE 21, 2022

An insurance executive, in a commentary, writes about how to avoid risks designers never intended to take.

Liability 68

Liability Insurance Risk Design 68

Pro Builder

JULY 6, 2021

Construction Excluded From New OSHA Standard. NAHB argued that residential construction should not be included under the standard because the nature of new-home building and remodeling makes them a much lower risk for virus transmission. Tue, 07/06/2021 - 12:00. the National Association of Home Builders. Real Estate Values Surge.

OSHA 98

OSHA NAHB Construction Liability 98

Construction Dive

JULY 24, 2018

Taking responsibility for even a small portion of the design can expose contractors to increased liability. Here's how to limit the risks.

Risk 81

Risk DOT Liability Design 81

Construction Lawyer

MAY 30, 2012

Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. 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.

Liability 40

Liability Contractors Design Minnesota 40

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

Worries about legal liability have long dogged the sustainable building movement, but insurance expert Karen Erger (Locton Companies) and attorney Eric Singer (Ice Miller LLP) say sustainability lawsuits are caused by the same types of issues that have always prompted clients to sue AEC firms. read more. "The

Liability 72

Liability Risk Insurance Green 72

Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 26, 2020

Both play important role for major projects with equally significant liabilities. Comparing Site Engineers to Project Engineers: Both the site engineers and project engineers take diverse liabilities for accomplishment for different types of construction projects.

Engineering 52

Engineering Site Liability Construction 52

ENR Construction

APRIL 3, 2018

Insurers are writing more professional liability coverage for designers, with rates holding steady in the buyer’s market, says a new survey by insurance broker and risk consultant Ames & Gough.

Liability 34

Liability Risk Insurance Consulting 34

Construction Lawyer

MAY 7, 2013

Design professionals doing business in Florida need to adjust their contracts to comply with this new legislation to obtain this protection. As a practical matter, it is highly unusual for clients to bring an action against individual design professionals working for the business unless they are also the owner of that business.

Liability 40

Liability Florida Contract Design 40

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 27, 2023

when Northumberland based Howard Russell Construction went into administration. An update on the administration filed at Companies House said the firm was sunk by a combination of rising materials costs, project delays and defect liability claims. More than 200 suppliers and subcontractors were owed £4.6m

Debt 72

Debt Negotiation Liability Forecasting 72

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 12, 2016

Two major trends are currently reshaping the construction industry. First, contractors are taking on an expanded role in project design. As a result of these trends, the liability exposures that contractors often face have significantly increased.

US 120

US Liability Modeling Contractors 120

Construction Lawyer

JANUARY 13, 2014

A new article entitled "Limitation-of-Liability Clauses Effective When Enforceable" authored by Shawn Goodman is available here. This article is an overview of the current state of the law involving contractual provisions that can limit the liability of a design professional in certain circumstances.

Liability 40

Liability Contract Design 40

GCP Applied Technologies

JUNE 23, 2023

It is no secret that the construction industry, like many industries, is facing challenges such as labor shortages, rising material costs and the need for faster project delivery. The construction team at the Academy has been teaching and emphasizing the important role modular construction will play in the industry for years.

Education 78

Education Construction Housing Florida 78

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 4, 2022

3D printing offers big promises for construction. While clearly, 3D printing technology has proven beneficial in the medical, aerospace, and tool-making arenas since its inception, there’s one other field that’s potentially poised to break out: the construction sector. A History of 3D Printing in Construction.

Construction 105

Construction Concrete Innovation Regulation 105

Construction Lawyer

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Shawn Goodman has authored an article for Licensed Architect , beginning at page 10, about condominium projects and how the liability of the architect continues to expand. A must-read for any design professionals doing work on condo projects. . contracts general litigation'

Liability 40

Liability Contract Design 40

Construction Lawyer

MAY 20, 2009

Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. 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.

Liability 40

Liability Green Design Illinois 40

ENR Construction

MARCH 22, 2018

As multiple nor’easters bore down on the East Coast in the last 10 weeks, architects and engineers worried about more than the physical impact to their projects.

Liability 44

Liability Design Engineering 44

Lets Build

MAY 7, 2020

Change orders are common to construction projects. Free guide: How to reduce construction delays by more than 20%. What is a change order in construction? Read also: Excel spreadsheets in construction: It’s time to let them go. What causes a change order. There are many factors that can trigger a change order.

Change Orders 141

Change Orders Construction Contract Schedule 141

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

As technology continues to evolve, the construction industry evolves with it. Whether it''s the latest in mobile communications, building materials and design, prefabricated and modular construction, laser technology or safety equipment, new technologies can provide more efficient, safe and cost-effective ways of operating your business.

Management 120

Management Liability Mobility Risk 120

Construction Dive

JULY 23, 2014

By Bruce Jervis It has long been controversial: Should design professionals be directly liable to construction contractors for deficiencies in the drawings and specifications? On one hand, contractors necessarily rely on the design documents when bidding and performing the work. There are arguments on each side.

Drawings 56

Drawings Contractors Design Liability 56

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 7, 2017

LEAN Construction Job Order Contracting (INTEGRATED PROJECT DELIVERY) – RELATIONSHIP CONTRACTING. LEAN Construction Job Order Contracting offers several enhancements … Competent Owner providing leadership on-site management. Unless all parties are deeply committed to these principles, LEAN Construction JOB ORDER CONTACTING.

Contract 100

Contract Construction Life Cycle Procurement 100

Pro Builder

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Is Your Construction Team Prepared for Cyber Risks? A cyber loss involving employee and customer information can affect any business, and your construction team is no exception. Malicious cyberattacks could impact project designs, bid data, and security system information involved in architectural proposals.

Risk 92

Risk Construction Security Bidding 92

CivilJungle

DECEMBER 27, 2020

What Is Retention in Construction? The meaning of term Retention in Construction can be described as a percentage of amounts that are certified as due to the contractor on an interim certificate, that is deducted from the amount due and retained by the client in construction related works.

Construction 52

Construction Contract Foundation Liability 52

Construction Cost Estimating

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Both play important role for major projects with equally significant liabilities. Comparing Site Engineers to Project Engineers: Both the site engineers and project engineers take diverse liabilities for accomplishment for different types of construction projects.

Engineering 40

Engineering Site Liability Construction 40

Construction Enquirer

APRIL 20, 2023

The firm has been in business since 1997 and specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of architectural precast facades. Interpath said the firm had been hit by “wider group cashflow pressures and cross guarantees” which “ultimately resulted in additional liabilities arising and no access to ongoing funding.”

Contractors 97

Contractors Debt Liability Architecture 97

Constructlaw

JULY 12, 2022

Under the Agreement, 360 was to apply to rezone the Site, to collaborate with DonRob on site and joint development plans, and to design and construct an access road, including the associated drainage and retainage, utilities, access points, and sidewalks.

Contract 52

Contract Liability Agreement Georgia 52

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Accidents happen, especially in construction. If a sub accidentally drops a steel beam on the project manager’s new sports car, that subcontractor’s liability insurance policy would likely cover the damage. General liability insurance. General contractors know these risks when they take the role.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Accidents Risk 52