Phillip Sampson, Jr. and Richard Whiteley | Bracewell Data center construction disputes are increasingly common due to complex contracts, specialized equipment and strict uptime requirements. Without a clear dispute resolution strategy, delays can lead to financial loss, missed service-level agreements (SLAs) and reputational risk. This Q&A explains why arbitration is often the preferred method for… Continue reading Resolving Data Center Construction Disputes: Why Arbitration Is the Preferred Strategy
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The Hidden Fault Lines In Colorado Construction Insurance
Fennemore Construction insurance is not a predictable risk—it is an escalating one. Claims are rising in both frequency and severity, driven by labor shortages, increasing project complexity, and a more aggressive litigation environment. Financial exposure is accelerating as well. U.S. liability losses have climbed by tens of billions over the past decade, while defect claims… Continue reading The Hidden Fault Lines In Colorado Construction Insurance
Robots, Brick, and the Future of Construction Labor in Utah
Andrew Berne and Alan Schiess | Babcock, Scott and Babcock Across the country, construction technology is changing quickly, and masonry is no exception. Robotic systems that assist with laying brick or concrete masonry units are now moving from demonstration to real-world job sites. But the legal and practical question is not whether a robot can… Continue reading Robots, Brick, and the Future of Construction Labor in Utah
Up in Smoke: A Cautionary Tale of the Economic Loss Rule
Brandon R. Clark | Saul Ewing In Mid-Century Ins. Co. v. HIVE Constr., Inc., 2025 CO 17, 567 P.3d 153, the Supreme Court of Colorado denied an insurer, as subrogee, damages in tort for its willful and wanton conduct after a contractor’s deliberate deviation from architectural design plans led to a restaurant fire and significant damages… Continue reading Up in Smoke: A Cautionary Tale of the Economic Loss Rule
Expert Witness Analysis: Reasonable Care and Causation in Frozen Pipe Claims
Advise & Consult, Inc. Based on my review of the facts, policy language, and the court’s analysis in Hill v. Farmers Property & Casualty Insurance Co., [1] this matter provides a clear illustration of how courts evaluate “reasonable care to maintain heat” provisions and ensuing loss arguments in frozen pipe claims arising from extreme winter conditions.… Continue reading Expert Witness Analysis: Reasonable Care and Causation in Frozen Pipe Claims