Kevin Watson | Clark Hill Construction professionals, like physicians, attorneys, and CPAs, are being pressed to adopt state-of-the-art tools offered by the burgeoning artificial intelligence industry. For those old enough to remember, state-of-the-art tools for architects and engineers evolved from hand calculations and calculators in the ’60s, to “Fortran + STRUDL” structural design “punch card”… Continue reading Navigating the AI Revolution: Duty of Care in Modern Design
Category: Construction Disputes
Stuck Between Concrete and Rebar
Andrea C. Faverio | The CLM How pre-suit under-disclosure in construction-defect cases prejudices contractors In 2003, the Florida Legislature enacted Chapter 558 Florida Statutes, with the stated goal of “hav[ing] an alternative method to resolve construction disputes that would reduce the need for litigation as well as protect the rights of property owners.” (See Ch.… Continue reading Stuck Between Concrete and Rebar
How Construction Defect Claims in Florida Expand Beyond Pre-Suit Notices
Claims Pages Florida’s Chapter 558 statute was designed to streamline construction-defect disputes and reduce litigation by requiring property owners to notify contractors of alleged defects before filing a lawsuit. This notice must reference the statute and describe the defects with enough detail to inform the contractor of the general nature of the issue. In theory,… Continue reading How Construction Defect Claims in Florida Expand Beyond Pre-Suit Notices
Hiring the Right Expert For Your Construction Dispute
Lauren McGinley | The Dispute Resolver Construction projects are complex undertakings, typically involving multiple parties, intricate contracts, and significant financial investments. With so many moving parts, it’s no surprise that disputes often arise over delays, defects, payment issues, or contract interpretation. When these disputes escalate to arbitration or litigation, the technical and specialized nature of… Continue reading Hiring the Right Expert For Your Construction Dispute
Subcontracts and Multiparty Arbitration in Construction Disputes
Stavros Brekoulakis and Ahmed El Far | Global Arbitration Review Major construction projects typically involve several parties and interrelated contracts, including subcontracts. Although the provisions of the main contract between the employer and the contractor do not usually become a part of the subcontractor’s agreement, a dispute arising out of the main contract may give… Continue reading Subcontracts and Multiparty Arbitration in Construction Disputes