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

What’s In Your Best Interest? Summary of a Recent Utah Supreme Court Case on Post-Judgment Interest in a Construction Case

Elisabeth M. McOmber | Snell & Wilmer On March 7, 2024, the Utah Supreme Court issued its decision in Sunstone Realty Partners X LLC v. Bodell Construction Company (2024 UT 9). The decision provides a cautionary tale for parties to a construction contract who may seek to enforce a judgment in Utah. The underlying dispute at issue… Continue reading What’s In Your Best Interest? Summary of a Recent Utah Supreme Court Case on Post-Judgment Interest in a Construction Case