Subcontracts and Multiparty Arbitration in Construction Disputes

Stavros Brekoulakis and Ahmed El Far | Global Arbitration Review Major construction projects typically involve several parties and interrelated contracts, including subcontracts. Although the provisions of the main contract between the employer and the contractor do not usually become a part of the subcontractor’s agreement, a dispute arising out of the main contract may give… Continue reading Subcontracts and Multiparty Arbitration in Construction Disputes

Construction Disputes: Suitability And Up-Front Considerations For Arbitration Rule Selection

J. Laurens Wilkes, Michael J. Stepek, Gustavo J. Membiela and Imad Khan | Winston & Strawn The selection of arbitration for complex construction projects continues to increase[1] – and, for good reasons: its finality, confidentiality and rules are suitable for complex, multiparty, and technically demanding matters. The flexibility of arbitration – tailoring procedures, selecting technically qualified… Continue reading Construction Disputes: Suitability And Up-Front Considerations For Arbitration Rule Selection

Court Affirms Quantum Meruit Award in Home Construction Dispute

Jose A. Aquino | Duane Morris In Schott v. Lucatelli, decided by the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Department on June 12, 2025, the court addressed a dispute between two members of an extended family over the construction of a home. In 2017, the defendant asked the plaintiff to build a home, but… Continue reading Court Affirms Quantum Meruit Award in Home Construction Dispute

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