Kent J. Pagel Knowing what your Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance policy can provide in terms of a construction defect lawsuit defense and payment is crucial. With many property owners still owing more than their properties are worth, combined with the run-up in construction in the mid-2000s and resulting poor quality in many instances, I… Continue reading Construction Defect Lawsuits: A Road to Successful Resolution Through Insurance
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Cross Laminated Timber: Will it Sell in the US?
Cross laminated timber or CLT, was developed in Austria in the 1990’s as a structural wood building product engineered to replace steel and concrete in building construction. What is CLT ? It is laminated sheets of wood glued together much like plywood only thicker and much stronger. Why use CLT ? It is a renewal… Continue reading Cross Laminated Timber: Will it Sell in the US?
Contractors Insurance Used As One Of The Basis To Avoid Scam
Authorities warn construction firms about their business practices as well as companies and homeowners about getting involved in contractor scams. There have been several reports within the United States about incidences of misrepresentation where unknown contractors would approach clients as sent by insurance companies. Once hired to work on the property, they are said to… Continue reading Contractors Insurance Used As One Of The Basis To Avoid Scam
A Quick Look at Withdrawal Liability for Employers in the Building and Construction Industry
Employers who contribute to multiemployer pension funds are more and more concerned with unfunded liability and potential withdrawal liability. That exposure can be substantial and it is important to prepare to deal with it before taking any actions that trigger liability. But within the concept of withdrawal liability generally, there is a special consideration for… Continue reading A Quick Look at Withdrawal Liability for Employers in the Building and Construction Industry
Exposing Construction Defect Litigation
What happens when a New Home Buyer purchases a home that has been involved in Chapter 40 (CD) litigation? It’s a question that remains unanswered. With over 5,000 Chapter 40 lawsuits filed in Northern Nevada since the current law was enacted in 1995, there are thousands of homes that have undergone or are currently… Continue reading Exposing Construction Defect Litigation