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Builders’ Risk Claims and Deadlines Extensions Related to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma
Coverage depends upon the cause of the damage. Two articles by Scott Van Voorhis in ENR.com discuss the insurance ramifications for contractors with projects affected by hurricanes Harvey and Irma. He addresses two related issues— builders’ risk
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Women’s Leadership Workshop to be Offered at 2017 Construction SuperConference
Atlanta: Led by dynamic coach and educator Brooke Vuckovic, Ph.D., this complimentary workshop presented by Navigant, Eversheds Sutherland, and Lendlease will help executives in attendance better define their purpose and presence as leaders. KELLY HE
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Opinion—Contractors, the unsung heroes of disaster relief
By Don Wallis Builders are always among the first to respond and the last to leave when disaster strikes. In the past month hurricanes have ravaged Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico with unprecedented fury. Wildfires in the Northwest have done the same
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Kentucky Court Rules No Contract Needed for Contractors to File Negligent Misrepresentation Suits Against Architects
This ruling expands the ability of contractors to obtain recourse against architects. The Kentucky Court of Appeals recently ruled that contractors can file suit against architects even though there is no contractual relationship between the two. D.W
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Public Labor Agreements No Longer Required in Missouri
PLAs are no longer required for government projects In Missouri. Public Labor Agreements (PLAs) require contractors working for public entities to adhere to certain labor relation requirements. Traditionally this has meant that contractors must work
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AIA Provisions May Provide Architects With A Cause Of Action for Copyright Infringement Against Contractors.
Ohio court rules that AIA B101-2007 gives architects almost absolute control over their plans and specifications. Contractors are aware that the American Institute of Architects (AIA) documents provide architects with significant contractual advantag
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Additional Insured Limitations Must Be Clear, Reasonable
California Court of Appeal rules that limitations must be explicitly stated. The California Court of Appeal in a recent case, Pulte Home Corp. v. American Safety Indemnity Co., Cal Ct. App. (4th Dist.) Docket No. DO 70478, ruled that an insurer can
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Construction SuperConference to Welcome Todd Buchholz as Opening Keynote
Todd Buchholz brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to CSC and you will not want to miss it! Bruce Ficken, Member, Cozen O’Connor and CSC Co-Chair: “Anyone planning to attend the opening keynote session, featuring Todd Buchholz, is in for a
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Opinion—The Lasting Mark of the Trump Administration May be its Reduction of the “Administrative State”
By Don Wallis The current administration has rescinded hundreds of regulations. Reading and listening to media coverage of the increasingly acrimonious battle between the President and Congress, one might assume that nothing of consequence is being a