Dynamics of Managing Professional Liability Claims for Design Builders

Eric M. Clarkson | SDV Insights Nearly half of America’s construction projects are now design-build in a continuing shift. As a result, contractors are taking on more professional liability (“PL”) risk than ever before, and the risk management landscape is changing. There are unique challenges to managing PL risks and claims. Specifically, PL coverage requires… Continue reading Dynamics of Managing Professional Liability Claims for Design Builders

Design-Build – The Owner’s Dilemma

Michael McKenna and Alexander Spilberg | Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman The recent passage of the infrastructure funding seems likely to lead to a significant influx in construction projects. Given the desire to get “work out on the street,” we anticipate that many owners will be looking to use design-build as the procurement method… Continue reading Design-Build – The Owner’s Dilemma

Not All Design-Build Projects Are Created Equal

Nicole Markowitz and Richard Robinson | Peckar & Abramson As the need for faster and more efficient construction increases, design-build agreements are growing in popularity. Design-build projects may account for 44% of nonresidential building in the United States this year. However, contractors who venture into a “design builder” role may unexpectedly become liable for design… Continue reading Not All Design-Build Projects Are Created Equal

Industry Leaders Discuss Construction Delivery Methods and Potential Pitfalls

Alexander Leon | Bilzin Sumberg On March 3, 2021, Bilzin Sumberg hosted its annual South Florida Redevelopment Conference.  During one of the sessions, the leaders of our firm’s Construction Law Group, Joy Spillis Lundeen and Felix X. Rodriguez, were joined by Brad Meltzer, Chairman and CEO of Plaza Construction, and William O’Donnell, Managing Principal of… Continue reading Industry Leaders Discuss Construction Delivery Methods and Potential Pitfalls

The Hidden Risk in Design-Build Project Negotiations: Copyrights

Anthony Chwastyk | Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman Of the countless issues contractors face on a construction project, immediate problems like scheduling, workforce, payment, and materials supply often overshadow intellectual property concerns. But, they shouldn’t—especially for the design-build contractor. Given the resources the construction design process takes up, these builders need to protect investments… Continue reading The Hidden Risk in Design-Build Project Negotiations: Copyrights