Edward Lozowicki and Scott A. Vignos – June 19, 2012 Can a supplier of construction materials be considered a “subcontractor” for purposes of enforcing its claim on a public works payment bond? The answer is “yes” according to a recent decision of the California Court of Appeal. In Eggers Industries v. Flintco, Inc., et al.,… Continue reading Court Broadly Defines Subcontractors Who Qualify For Payment Bond Claims
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XL Group Introduces New Subcontractor Performance Risk Mitigation Programs
Insurance News – July 17, 2012 To help contractors minimize subcontractor performance risks, the North America Construction insurance unit of XL Group plc (NYSE: XL) today announced two new subcontractor prequalification programs, through strategic partnerships with Houston-based SureTec Information Systems, Inc. and ConstructSecure, a Marlborough, Massachusetts-based construction technology firm. The programs provide independent evaluations of… Continue reading XL Group Introduces New Subcontractor Performance Risk Mitigation Programs
The Drywall Dilemma: Lessons Learned from the School of Finish Failures
Burt Olhiser – June 21, 2012 The following is the first installment of a two-part discussion of a number of failure-analysis projects that involve an industry standard that itself has failed to some degree, though perhaps through no fault of the intent of the standard or the undoubted good intentions of its authors. In reality,… Continue reading The Drywall Dilemma: Lessons Learned from the School of Finish Failures
What is a “Pay if Paid” Contract Clause and Can it Apply to a Construction Subcontractor?
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?
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