Mark Morris and Tyson Prisbrey | Snell & Wilmer Construction industry participants have long favored arbitration to resolve disputes, prizing its speed, confidentiality, and finality over traditional litigation. That finality, however, depends on arbitrators staying within the bounds of what the parties actually put before them. In RV Holdings 4, LLC, et al. v. Standard… Continue reading When Arbitrators Overreach: Utah Supreme Court Trims an Award Built on an Unpled Claim
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Spoliation in Construction: Specific Notice Required Before Destroying Evidence
Justin Scott and Alan Schiess | Babcock Scott and Babcock In Utah construction disputes, the disputed work itself is often the best evidence. A cracked retaining wall, failed waterproofing, improperly compacted subgrade, or nonconforming concrete placement may all need to be repaired quickly. But once a claim is pending or reasonably foreseeable, those same conditions… Continue reading Spoliation in Construction: Specific Notice Required Before Destroying Evidence
Robots, Brick, and the Future of Construction Labor in Utah
Andrew Berne and Alan Schiess | Babcock, Scott and Babcock Across the country, construction technology is changing quickly, and masonry is no exception. Robotic systems that assist with laying brick or concrete masonry units are now moving from demonstration to real-world job sites. But the legal and practical question is not whether a robot can… Continue reading Robots, Brick, and the Future of Construction Labor in Utah
Utah’s New HOA Law: What Homeowners Associations And Members Need To Know
Jazmynn Pok | Parsons Behle & Latimer Utah’s 2025 legislative session introduced significant changes to the way homeowners’ associations (HOAs) operate, thanks to House Bill 217. The bill, which took effect on May 7, 2025, touches many aspects of HOA governance. The law expands existing, and introduces new, oversight mechanisms, fee restrictions, transparency requirements, limitations… Continue reading Utah’s New HOA Law: What Homeowners Associations And Members Need To Know
Bid Protests in Utah
Aron C. Beezley and Nathaniel J. Greeson | BuildSmart Bradley has been publishing an ongoing survey of state-level bid protest processes and procedures. For the next state in this series, we focus on the protest process in Utah. What Rules Apply? Protests of state-level agency procurements in Utah are generally governed by Utah Code Ann. §§… Continue reading Bid Protests in Utah