Stephanie Eaton | Spilman Thomas & Battle Just as many national, local and company-specific clean energy and sustainability goals are aiming for carbon reduction or carbon neutrality by certain future dates, such as the U.S. federal government’s target of at least 50 percent carbon reduction by 2030, the demand for electricity continues to grow. In fact,… Continue reading 3D Printing and Modular Construction – A New and Growing Avenue for the Construction Industry
Decoding Clean Construction: The EPA’s Labeling System for Low-Carbon Building Materials
Michael L. Meyer, Alexander Gorelik and Joseph P. Guenther | Taft Stettinius & Hollister In an era where sustainability is no longer just a buzzword, the construction industry is at the crossroads of innovation and environmental responsibility. Construction materials face heightened scrutiny as climate-conscious building projects become standard in the public and private sectors. The… Continue reading Decoding Clean Construction: The EPA’s Labeling System for Low-Carbon Building Materials
Court of Appeals of Washington Applies Strict Adherence to Notice of Claim Provisions in a Private Construction Contract
Matthew C. Gurr | Davis Wright Tremaine Cascade decision is a good reminder for contractors and subcontractors An unpublished opinion previously issued by the Washington Court of Appeals, Cascade Civil Construction, LLC v. Jackson Dean Construction, Inc., reinforces strict compliance with notice of claim provisions in construction contracts, even where the underlying contract is between private entities.… Continue reading Court of Appeals of Washington Applies Strict Adherence to Notice of Claim Provisions in a Private Construction Contract
Construction Professionals Could Face More Liability Exposure Following California Appellate Ruling
Jamison Rayfield and Brian Slome | Lewis Brisbois The California Court of Appeal recently reversed a summary judgment ruling in favor of a geotechnical engineering firm that had conducted a brief inspection of a residential construction project’s footing trench for $360. The case arose when homeowner Cheryl Lynch experienced significant property damage after her home’s… Continue reading Construction Professionals Could Face More Liability Exposure Following California Appellate Ruling
Changes to Ohio’s Home Construction Law: Benefits and Burdens for Remodelers and Consumers
Thomas Hunt and Nathan Studeny | Kohrman Jackson & Krantz Ohio made a significant change to its law governing home construction services, introducing an amendment that impacts both contractors and homeowners. House Bill 50 (H.B. 50), signed by Governor Mike DeWine in June 2024, added several key terms to the Home Construction Service Suppliers Act (HCSSA) to… Continue reading Changes to Ohio’s Home Construction Law: Benefits and Burdens for Remodelers and Consumers