Jonathan M. Allen – January 17, 2013 On November 21, 2012, the Colorado Court of Appeals issued a decision with potentially far-reaching implications. In Collard v. Vista Paving Corp., 2012 COA 208 (2012), the court concluded that contractors have a duty to warn of potential dangers at a construction site resulting from their work after… Continue reading Even after Work is Completed and Accepted by the Project Owner, Contractors have an Ongoing Duty to Maintain Construction Site Conditions
The Differences Between “Pay if Paid” and “Pay when Paid” Clauses in Construction Contracts
Stephen K. Pudner – January 15, 2013 As attorneys that draft construction contracts and litigate construction disputes on a regular basis, we have seen how construction contract terms are used in contracts and what the practical effects of these terms may be on the rights and obligations of parties to those contracts. While a previous… Continue reading The Differences Between “Pay if Paid” and “Pay when Paid” Clauses in Construction Contracts
District of Columbia’s Proposed Green Building Code
Martha L. Perkins – January 18, 2013 Summary Heads up to developers, owners, engineers, architects, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, commissioning agents, insurers, and sureties that do business in the District of Columbia. There’s a proposed new code in town: a Green Building Code based on the 2012 International Green Construction Code (IgCC). DC’s proposed version,… Continue reading District of Columbia’s Proposed Green Building Code
Building Codes Vital Piece of Storm Damage Puzzle
The Marietta Times – January 11, 2013 I read “Emergency Center Upgrade Funded” with interest. After a storm, the power grid, building construction, and other conditions are on everyone’s mind. But the increased number and severity of “wind events” nationally should prompt a reexamination in every community. Verisk Analytics conducted an analysis comparing our severe-storm… Continue reading Building Codes Vital Piece of Storm Damage Puzzle
The Only Four Good Reasons to put Arbitration in Your Contract
Liz Kramer – January 4, 2013 Let’s say you are considering updating your form contract, or you are in the midst of negotiating a new contract with someone. Should you include mandatory arbitration for resolving any disputes? Assuming you have the choice, my view is you should only include arbitration if at least one of… Continue reading The Only Four Good Reasons to put Arbitration in Your Contract