Shy Jackson and Rebecca Maxwell | BCLP SUMMARY In this Insight, Shy Jackson and Rebecca Maxwell consider what we can learn from the case of Workman Properties Ltd v Adi Building & Refurbishment Ltd [2024] EWHC 2627 (TCC) which provides a salient reminder of the importance of making sure the contract reflects the terms of… Continue reading Design Responsibility: The Need for Clarity
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Harnessing AI in Construction Contracts: Key Insights for Defense Attorneys
Laura Colca | Goldberg Segalla Initially, legal research was labor-intensive, involving stacks of books and manual updates. The advent of platforms like Westlaw and Lexis significantly reduced research time. Today, Artificial Intelligence (AI) represents the next leap, offering transformative capabilities across various industries, including construction. The integration of AI in construction contracts is revolutionizing the… Continue reading Harnessing AI in Construction Contracts: Key Insights for Defense Attorneys
Navigating the Virginia Public Procurement Act: Essential Claim Deadlines and Pitfalls
Matthew C. Long | Construction Law Now Nearly all construction contracts contain terms dictating when and how a contractor must pursue claims for contractual relief. However, these terms are not always strictly enforced. A contractor’s failure to timely submit a claim may not prevent recovery if, for example, the contractor can demonstrate that the owner… Continue reading Navigating the Virginia Public Procurement Act: Essential Claim Deadlines and Pitfalls
Yes, Virginia, Contract Terms Do Matter: Financing Term Offers Owner an Escape Hatch
Timothy R. Hughes | Construction Defect Journal A recent Virginia case once again demonstrates that contract terms matter. An unusual financing term allowed the owner of a project a complete escape from any liability on a project despite significant work being performed. The opinion from the Circuit Court of Norfolk involved five separate cases consolidated together, four… Continue reading Yes, Virginia, Contract Terms Do Matter: Financing Term Offers Owner an Escape Hatch
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Matthew C. Gurr | Davis Wright Tremaine Cascade decision is a good reminder for contractors and subcontractors An unpublished opinion previously issued by the Washington Court of Appeals, Cascade Civil Construction, LLC v. Jackson Dean Construction, Inc., reinforces strict compliance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