James J. Sienicki and Eric Spencer – June 20, 2013 Accidents and losses unfortunately happen on construction projects. Thus, it is prudent, on the front end of a project, to prospectively determine which party or parties will ultimately pay in the event accidental damage or loss occurs. This risk is often allocated through an interlocking… Continue reading Indemnity and Insurance in Arizona: Key Concepts for Owners, Contractors and Design Professionals
Category: Construction Contracts
Under Construction: Southwest United States Series
Jim Sienicki – June 20, 2013 Welcome to our summer 2013 issue on indemnity and additional insured provisions in the Southwest. While contractual provisions that define liability in the event of accidental damage or loss affect most construction projects, the articles in this issue demonstrate how the laws and rules concerning indemnity and additional insured… Continue reading Under Construction: Southwest United States Series
Construction Law Update – Subcontractors Beware
Bret Wacker – June 13, 2013 Most experienced federal prime contractors are familiar with, or at least aware of, the Christian Doctrine. Based on G.L. Christian & Assoc. v. U.S., 312 F.2d 418, 424 (Ct. Cl. 1963), the Doctrine stands for the proposition that a clause, although not explicitly included in a government prime contract,… Continue reading Construction Law Update – Subcontractors Beware
Broad Form Indemnities In Construction Contracts
Joe Virene – June 20, 2013 Indemnifying someone for their own negligence is a tough pill to swallow. Yet, such clauses, often referred to as “broad form indemnities”, have been common for many years in Texas construction contracts. In 2011, Texas passed a new law dramatically limiting such clauses in construction contracts. The New Rule In a… Continue reading Broad Form Indemnities In Construction Contracts
Important Contract Clauses For Subcontractors And Suppliers
Joe Virene – June 11, 2013 Because of time constraints and the desire to get the business, subcontractors and suppliers routinely sign lengthy subcontracts and master service agreements without closely reading the terms and conditions. Below are some clauses that every subcontractor and supplier should review in a contract. 1. Payment Conditions – You should minimize and… Continue reading Important Contract Clauses For Subcontractors And Suppliers