Edward Poon | HKA When construction disputes arise, the first question is often: What went wrong, and how do we support our conclusion? Whether it is a structural failure, material defect, or system malfunction, demonstrating the root cause requires more than technical knowledge. Uncovering the source of the issue — and communicating the findings in a clear,… Continue reading Resolving Construction Claims and Disputes: The Power of a Forensic Engineering Expert Witness
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Slippery Scope – Understanding Your Scope of Work
Tara Rose | Hahn Loeser & Parks Would it surprise you to learn that one of the most important sections in your construction contract is the one your lawyer will probably spend the least amount of time on? In your lawyer’s defense, lawyers aren’t always privy to the nitty gritty details of a project’s scope… Continue reading Slippery Scope – Understanding Your Scope of Work
Scientists Create ‘Superwood’ That’s Stronger Than Steel
Jacopo Prisco | CNN A US company has engineered a new type of wood that it says has up to 10 times the strength-to-weight ratio of steel, while also being up to six times lighter. “Superwood” has just launched as a commercial product, manufactured by InventWood, a company co-founded by material scientist Liangbing Hu. Over… Continue reading Scientists Create ‘Superwood’ That’s Stronger Than Steel
Serving Mechanics’ Liens on Out-of-State Owners: Certified Mail Over Hand Delivery is a Risky Bet Not Worth Taking
Daniel Michelmore | Tucker Arensberg The Pennsylvania Mechanics’ Lien Law is a highly technical statute with draconian consequences for noncompliance. Nowhere is this more apparent than in its provisions governing service of process. “Service requirements under Pennsylvania’s Mechanics’ Lien Law are strictly construed such that a complaint will be stricken if the statutory service requirements are not met.” Regency Invs., Inc. v.… Continue reading Serving Mechanics’ Liens on Out-of-State Owners: Certified Mail Over Hand Delivery is a Risky Bet Not Worth Taking
Contracting with Potential Litigation in Mind
Andrea Carone | Stoel Rives At the starry-eyed beginning of any construction project, future litigation is the last thing on anyone’s mind. But parties need not let optimism get in the way of including forward-thinking contractual terms. With some foresight, parties can achieve real savings and efficiencies in future litigation, and especially through limits on… Continue reading Contracting with Potential Litigation in Mind