How many property owners are more than happy taking the building inspector’s word to ensure that their construction project is safe and code compliant? I bet its a lot. Well, if you thought you could hold your inspector to his or her evaluation, think again. A recent case explored the Washington Public Duty Doctrine at… Continue reading Public Building Officials Unlikely To Be Liable For Bad Inspection
Month: April 2012
Advise & Consult, Inc. Adds Another Construction Expert Witness
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Glenwood Springs, Colorado, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) April 13, 2012 — John Long has over 40 years experience in a wide range of construction projects as both a general contractor and subcontractor. Advise & Consult, Inc. is excited to have John join our expert witness team and open a new office for us in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. This… Continue reading Advise & Consult, Inc. Adds Another Construction Expert Witness
Construction Mediation Works! (Even When it Doesn’t) | Construction Law Musings- Richmond, VA
Christopher Hill – April 2, 2012 If you’ve been reading Construction Law Musings lately you know that I’ve been on a bit of a mediation kick. I’ve recently been certified by the Virginia Supreme Court and have had a few mediations lately. I’ve discussed the mediation process from the perspective of the advocate and that of the mediator. Of course, most, if… Continue reading Construction Mediation Works! (Even When it Doesn’t) | Construction Law Musings- Richmond, VA
EPA’s New Construction General Permit: Contractors Beware
On February 16, 2012, one day after the 2008 permit expired, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the new construction general permit (CGP) required for jurisdictions where there is no delegated state permitting agency governing stormwater and non-stormwater construction-related discharges to waters of the United States from construction sites with disturbance of one acre… Continue reading EPA’s New Construction General Permit: Contractors Beware
Challenging Legal Mandates for Green Building
Stephen K. Pudner – March 7, 2012 What would you do if you were denied a certificate of occupancy because a private company decided your building was not “green” enough? While this may seem far-fetched, it is a question you may have to answer if you work in one of the numerous municipalities that have… Continue reading Challenging Legal Mandates for Green Building