Trent Cotney | Adams & Reese Construction projects move quickly, but when structural distress is involved, speed cannot come at the expense of safety and thorough documentation. The recent structural failure at a New York City high-rise, where reported steel column failures led to evacuations, road closures, stabilization efforts, and an additional forensic evaluation by an… Continue reading Stop, Notify, Document: The Contractor’s First Response to Structural Distress
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Contract’s Silence on the Southwest Bank Sinks Differing Site Condition Claim
Lee-Ann C. Brown and John Mark Goodman | BuildSmart The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently affirmed a decision of the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA) denying a contractor’s differing site condition claim on a flood control project along the Trapp Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Hamp’s Construction LLC v. Secretary… Continue reading Contract’s Silence on the Southwest Bank Sinks Differing Site Condition Claim
ASBCA Converts Default Termination to Termination for Convenience: What Government Contractors Need to Know About Jaxon Construction, Inc.
Aron Beezley and Steven C. Herrera | BuildSmart The Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA) recently issued an important decision explaining when a federal agency may terminate a contractor for default before contract performance is complete. In Jaxon Construction, Inc., ASBCA No. 64432 (June 24, 2026), the board recognized that although the contractor may have… Continue reading ASBCA Converts Default Termination to Termination for Convenience: What Government Contractors Need to Know About Jaxon Construction, Inc.
Cotney Discusses the Evolving Legal Trends in Roofing and Construction
Adams & Reese Adams & Reese Partner and Construction Team Leader Trent Cotney appears on the podcast, “If Walls Could Talk”, hosted by Jill Bloom of Walls & Ceilings, to discuss legal trends shaping the roofing and construction industries. The conversation addresses the evolving legal and regulatory environment for contractors, including contract terms, insurance changes, reputation management, OSHA… Continue reading Cotney Discusses the Evolving Legal Trends in Roofing and Construction
5 Unique Challenges in Ediscovery for Construction Litigation and How to Solve Them
Amanda Fong | Nextpoint If you’ve ever managed ediscovery for a construction matter, you know it’s a different beast. From seven-terabyte data collections to CAD files your review platform can’t even open, the challenges are real and specific. This construction litigation support guide draws from a recent Nextpoint + EDRM webinar that covered the five most common pain points… Continue reading 5 Unique Challenges in Ediscovery for Construction Litigation and How to Solve Them