Aaron Dunn | Beresford Booth Under Washington law, “any person furnishing labor, professional services, materials, or equipment for the improvement of real property shall have a lien upon the improvement for the contract price of labor, professional services, materials, or equipment furnished at the instance of the owner, or the agent or construction agent of… Continue reading Reminder: Lien Rights Are Limited
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Go Your Own Way: Easier Said Than Done on Washington Construction Projects
Colm P. Nelson | Stoel Rives Abstract Ending a construction contract can trigger significant legal and practical consequences for owners and contractors. This article examines the risks that can arise when project participants decide to terminate or separate, including the differences between mutual separation, termination for cause, and termination for convenience. It also highlights the… Continue reading Go Your Own Way: Easier Said Than Done on Washington Construction Projects
Analysis of Polinder v. Brand Insulations, Inc. and the Washington Construction Statute of Repose
Fatima Al-Rikabi | Wilson Elser The Washington Supreme Court’s recent decision in Polinder v. Brand Insulations, Inc., No. 102782-6 (Wash. Apr. 30, 2026), provides clarifications on how the construction statute of repose applies to contractors in asbestos litigation. By resolving conflicting appellate decisions, the Court established a more precise framework for evaluating when a contractor’s historical… Continue reading Analysis of Polinder v. Brand Insulations, Inc. and the Washington Construction Statute of Repose
Washington Upholds the Construction Statute of Repose’s Applicability to Asbestos Claims
Justin Meyer | Baker Sterchi Cowden ABSTRACT: Washington Supreme Court holds that installation of asbestos-containing insulation constituted construction of an improvement on real property, and insulation was integral to the refinery’s intended function. Claims arising from that construction are barred by Washington’s construction statute of repose under RCW 4.16.300-.310. On April 30, 2026, the Washington… Continue reading Washington Upholds the Construction Statute of Repose’s Applicability to Asbestos Claims
Retainage Bonds: A Practical Guide for Contractors and Owners in Washington
James Yand | Miller Nash Introduction Retainage is commonly used in construction to withhold funds until project completion. Unfortunately for some contractors, this means their payment for the project may get delayed for years until the project is completed. While retainage protects owners, it restricts contractor cash flow which is vital for success. Lack of… Continue reading Retainage Bonds: A Practical Guide for Contractors and Owners in Washington