Amanda Parker Baggett | Rogers Towers A few days ago, the popular television program “60 Minutes” aired a story about a national flooring retailer selling Chinese-manufactured laminate flooring that contains extremely high levels of the cancer-causing chemical formaldehyde. The report detailed the false labeling practices of the laminate flooring in China where misleading labels are affixed… Continue reading Is Toxic Flooring the New Chinese Drywall?
When to Repair or Replace a Roof
Carole Feldman | Claims Journal | March 6, 2015 A harsh winter has taken a toll on many roofs. Maybe there’s a tell-tale leak, but sometimes problems are harder to spot. When the snow melts, it’s a good time to take stock. IDENTIFYING PROBLEMS John Galeotafiore, associate director of home improvement testing for Consumer Reports,… Continue reading When to Repair or Replace a Roof
Preserving Your Construction Claim
Craig Martin | Construction Contractor Advisor | February 15, 2015 A recent article in the Construction Executive discussed the importance of preserving your claim, both in terms of timeliness of submitting your claim and making sure that you aren’t waiving portions of your claim when executing releases. These are all excellent points and bear some follow-up.… Continue reading Preserving Your Construction Claim
CGL Coverage For Rip And Tear Costs
Peter M. Crofton | Smith Gambrell & Russell LLP | February 25, 2015 General contractors are all too familiar with the limitations in a CGL policy relating to defective work. Those limitations exclude coverage for costs associated with damage caused by “your work.” There is a limited exception to the “your work” exclusion in some… Continue reading CGL Coverage For Rip And Tear Costs
Colorado Legislature Tries Again on Construction-Related Litigation Reform
Christopher W. Payne, Joseph E. Lubinski, and Carl G. Roberts | Ballard Spahr | February 23, 2015 As the Colorado Legislature begins its 2015 session, construction defect reform legislation is again at the fore. Senate Bill 177 was introduced on February 10 in an effort to spur condominium projects by providing developers new protections that… Continue reading Colorado Legislature Tries Again on Construction-Related Litigation Reform