Christopher G. Hill – February 25, 2013 In reading the title to this post, you are likely thinking “Duh, of course you do, if nothing “occurs” then there is nothing to cover!” (or something to that effect). While this seems an obvious conclusion, we’re talking the world of law, construction and insurance coverage where nothing… Continue reading Want Coverage for Construction Related Damage? You Need an Occurrence
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When is Work Product Not?
John I. Spangler, III & Deborah Cazan – December 10, 2012 Introduction Construction disputes present complex issues of causation—what caused the accident, the delay or the added costs. Third-party consultants are frequently engaged to evaluate and offer opinions on causation, performance, schedules and costs. Then, when the dispute or accident ends up in litigation, the… Continue reading When is Work Product Not?
Building Codes, Building Relationships
Sean D. Shields – December 2012 Roger Axel wants to make one thing crystal clear, “The building official isn’t the bad guy.” Axel, one of the presenters in the “Changing Codes and Planning Ahead” educational session at BCMC 2012, is a building official and Executive Officer and Past-President of the Association of Minnesota Building Officials.… Continue reading Building Codes, Building Relationships
The Best Way to Avoid Construction Claims
Josh Johnson – December 10, 2012 As Virginia construction lawyers, we are often called upon to assist our clients on troubled projects. Almost all of these projects suffer from a common denominator – broken relationships on the project. It is rare to see claims on projects where the stakeholders (owner, general contractor, architect/engineer, and subcontractors)… Continue reading The Best Way to Avoid Construction Claims
How To Choose Effective Construction Expert Witnesses
Real Estate News – November 17, 2012 Construction projects are intimidating because of the large potential for mistakes and negligence. It’s crucial to use a reliable and reputable builder but even projects that are well planned can be dealt with poorly. Construction expert witnesses help those facing legal action to prove negligence. How one chooses… Continue reading How To Choose Effective Construction Expert Witnesses