Tag: Construction Disputes

Solar Field Construction Disputes Are Heating Up—How Utilities and Contractors Can Manage Cost Overruns and Schedule Delays

Caleb M. Sturm and Hannah Jackson | BRG As a surge in utility-scale solar projects converges with shifting trade policies and regulations, new threats to project budgets and completion dates arise when demand for solar energy is at an all-time high. An unprecedented demand for solar energy infrastructure in the United States is on a… Continue reading Solar Field Construction Disputes Are Heating Up—How Utilities and Contractors Can Manage Cost Overruns and Schedule Delays

Protecting Your Case: Understanding Spoliation Of Evidence In Construction Litigation

Hunter Ralston | Cowles Thompson When construction disputes arise, the evidence often tells the story. Whether it’s defective materials, improper installation, or design flaws, physical evidence and documentation can make or break a case. But what happens when that crucial evidence disappears, gets destroyed, or is altered? This is where the legal concept of “spoliation… Continue reading Protecting Your Case: Understanding Spoliation Of Evidence In Construction Litigation

Analysing Cause and Effect in Construction Disputes: the Role of Data and AI Analytics

Vladimir Milovanovic | Diales Introduction: the challenges of identifying root causes in construction and engineering disputes How long does it take to count to 2 million? If one were to count for eight hours a day, it would take 70 days to reach 2 million. Now, imagine reviewing 2 million documents manually, logging relevant information… Continue reading Analysing Cause and Effect in Construction Disputes: the Role of Data and AI Analytics

Explaining Standard of Care in Construction Disputes

Ben Daee | J.S. Held Setting the Stage for Construction Litigation Support The scale and complexity of construction projects often lead to a different outcome than expected, creating a dispute between the parties. Many construction disputes boil down to the question of whether a practitioner met the standard expected in that circumstance. The experience and… Continue reading Explaining Standard of Care in Construction Disputes

Unjust Enrichment Damages Must Be Measurable And Quantifiable

David Adelstein | Florida Construction Legal Updates Just because you are pursuing a claim for unjust enrichment does not mean you don’t have to still prove your damages with a reasonable degree of certainty. You ABSOLUTELY do: Under Florida law, unjust enrichment damages must reflect the reasonable value of the plaintiff’s labor and costs expended for the… Continue reading Unjust Enrichment Damages Must Be Measurable And Quantifiable