Joseph Nawa | Construction Executive | February 28, 2018 Prior to the devastation caused by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, the AIA Consensus Construction Forecast had predicted “slower growth for the construction industry for the remainder of 2017 and through 2018.” But, given the hundreds of billions of dollars in damages caused by these horrific… Continue reading Protect Against Design Errors With Owners Protective Professional Indemnity Coverage
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Do Architects and Engineers Owe a Legal Duty to Non-Contracting Parties?
Jeffrey M. Gallant and Scott D. Garbo | Clark Hill | February 14, 2018 Do architects and engineers owe a common law duty (i.e. non-contractual duty) to Contractors or Owners for alleged negligence, errors, or omissions when performing services? That answer may depend on what services are at issue. A recent unpublished Michigan Court of… Continue reading Do Architects and Engineers Owe a Legal Duty to Non-Contracting Parties?
Autonomous Vehicles and Ride Sharing Will Reshape Our Buildings, Our Cities, and Our Lives
Foley & Lardner | February 2018 When the first automobile hit roadways in the early 1900s, developers, planners, and city officials had to completely re-think the design and planning of cityscapes, both new and old. The era of narrow streets, communities defined by walking distance or streetcar line, and short-distance commuting gave way to massive… Continue reading Autonomous Vehicles and Ride Sharing Will Reshape Our Buildings, Our Cities, and Our Lives
Protecting Contractors Subject to Chief Engineer Decision Clauses
Jonathan M. Preziosi and Stephanie L. Jonaitis | Pepper Hamilton LLP | January 2018 Most contractors have encountered a prime contract provision with a governmental agency or public authority owner where the contract states that all claims for extra costs, delay damages or the like must be presented to the owner’s Chief Engineer for a… Continue reading Protecting Contractors Subject to Chief Engineer Decision Clauses
Utah’s Portable Classrooms Put Kids at Risk, Engineering Experts Say
Benjamin Wood | Salt Lake Tribune | January 24, 2018 Civil engineering and architectural groups urge tougher building standards on 100s of units, saying Utah lacks clear rules for anchoring modular classrooms to the ground, potentially putting thousands of students in danger. Each school day, tens of thousands of Utah children make their way into… Continue reading Utah’s Portable Classrooms Put Kids at Risk, Engineering Experts Say