Christopher Sweeney | Conn Kavanaugh If you’ve ever retained a home-improvement contractor, you’ve almost certainly received enthusiastic assurances that he or she is “licensed and insured.” But what exactly does that mean the context of a construction project? What varieties of insurance coverage should contractors have, and in what amounts? Do you as the homeowner… Continue reading Insurance Considerations for Construction Projects
Florida Appeals Court Clarifies Timing for Damages in a Breach of a Construction Contract
Dillon Aisenberg, William Gillis, Jr. and Stephen Willig | MG+M The Law Firm Overview In the case of Bandklayder Dev., LLC v. Sabga, No. 3D23-1906, 2025 WL 15275 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. Jan. 2, 2025), a Florida Appeals Court followed established Florida precedent holding that damages for a breach of construction contract claim are to be… Continue reading Florida Appeals Court Clarifies Timing for Damages in a Breach of a Construction Contract
Top 10 Killer Construction Contract Clauses, Part 1: No Damages for Delay
Jessica duHoffman and Jonathan Neri | PilieroMazza Those familiar with the construction industry know that construction projects are seldom, if ever, completed within the time originally anticipated at the project’s outset. Fortunately, prime contractors and lower-tier subcontractors are often permitted to seek additional costs stemming from owner-caused delays—commonly referred to as compensable delays. However, the presence… Continue reading Top 10 Killer Construction Contract Clauses, Part 1: No Damages for Delay
Avoiding Contract Conflicts: 5 Key AIA Provisions to Align with Loan Documents
Jake Carroll and Jenna Lasseter | Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough When negotiating construction contracts, attorneys often focus on the American Institute of Architects (AIA) A201-2017 General Conditions, a widely used standard in the industry. However, construction loan agreements, drafted from the lender’s perspective, frequently contain provisions that conflict with or impose additional obligations beyond… Continue reading Avoiding Contract Conflicts: 5 Key AIA Provisions to Align with Loan Documents
Statutes of Repose: Protecting the Pantheon’s Builders After Nearly 2,000 Years
John Mark Goodman | BuildSmart Even though construction cases often involve colorful facts, legal opinions are often quite boring. When a judge writes a colorful opinion about an otherwise boring case, we tip our hat. This week we tip our hat to Judge Brandon Harrison and colleagues on the Arkansas Court of Appeals for their opinion… Continue reading Statutes of Repose: Protecting the Pantheon’s Builders After Nearly 2,000 Years