Construction Law Info Blog – July 10, 2012 What constitutes a “pay-if-paid” construction contract clause? The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently addressed this question in Sloan v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, 653 F.3d 175 (3d Cir. 2011). That case involved a waterfront condominium in Philadelphia. Isla of Capri Associates LP,… Continue reading What is a “Pay if Paid” Contract Clause and Can it Apply to a Construction Subcontractor?
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Tips on Commercial Roofing Evaluations
Kenneth R. Gilvary – July 3, 2012 Commercial roofing is one of the most demanding areas for expertise in the insurance industry today, as there are millions of commercial structures and hundreds of different roofing systems and variations in application. The history of a building’s roof may have a significant influence on its performance. There… Continue reading Tips on Commercial Roofing Evaluations
DC Circ. Upholds More Stringent EPA Lead Paint Rule
Sean McLernon – June 22, 2012 The D.C. Circuit on Friday upheld a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency decision to tighten a rule governing repairs in older homes that may have lead paint, finding the EPA was within its authority to remove an opt-out provision from the rule. The National Association of Home Builders and three… Continue reading DC Circ. Upholds More Stringent EPA Lead Paint Rule
Upgrade Construction Standards for Safety
Mukaddes Darwish – June 6, 2012 The images have become all too familiar: houses and communities turned into piles of giant toothpicks by fierce tornadoes. Much of this kind of damage can be prevented by enacting stronger building standards. The first week of March had an unprecedented 440 tornado warnings issued, and severe storms contributed… Continue reading Upgrade Construction Standards for Safety
Construction Law Deals With Construction and Business
Antoinette Ayana – June 19, 2012 Many participants in the construction industry are affected by construction law issues to include subcontractors, builders, homeowners, contractor, business owners, and more. This area of law involves the application of several general bodies of law to industry problems. It also includes issues that result from the association of the… Continue reading Construction Law Deals With Construction and Business