How many property owners are more than happy taking the building inspector’s word to ensure that their construction project is safe and code compliant? I bet its a lot. Well, if you thought you could hold your inspector to his or her evaluation, think again.[...]
Archive for the ‘Construction Defect’ Category
February 1st, 2012 - 11:32 am § in Building Standards/Codes, Construction Defect, Construction Liability, Construction News, Legislation & Law
Public Building Officials Unlikely To Be Liable For Bad Inspection
August 29th, 2011 - 1:37 am § in Construction Defect, Construction Liability, Construction News, Managing Risks
The McGuire’s Demise Throws Caution to Third-Party Review
Well, its finally time. After more than a year of debate and extensive coverage here on Builders Counsel, the McGuire has already begun demolition. The product of a rather interesting legal dispute, has finally met its end. Another failure of the third-party inspection system? What do we [...]
June 8th, 2011 - 9:34 am § in Construction Defect, Construction Liability, Construction News, Federal & State Contracts, Insurance, Legislation & Law, Managing Risks, Public Contracting
Uninsurable & Unfair Indemnification: How Can We Stop It?
Indemnification. Its a commonly debated clause in your contract. Up the chain, the owner wants complete indemnification. Down the chain, the contractor wants less. What is fair? Is there a legislative answer?[...]
June 3rd, 2011 - 6:30 am § in Certification, Construction Defect, Construction Liability, Construction News, Design, Green Building
LEED Certified Courthouse Square Negotiating With Insurers, Mulling Over Demolition
Apparently, Courthouse Square is still unresolved. The County has now hired an attorney to handle its insurance claim against Affiliated FM. Is there a lawsuit coming?[...]
May 11th, 2011 - 10:06 am § in Construction Defect, Construction Liability, Construction News, Contracts, Employment & Labor, Managing Risks
General Contractors Must Plan to Limit Liability for Subcontractor Injury
If you are a general contractor, you will want to pay close attention to this article. A new Washington appellate decision showcases a general contractor’s liability to subcontractors who are injured on the job, when security barriers fail. But can a general limit this liability? Will i[...]
The McGuire Is Coming Down……Right Now.
Well, its finally time. After more than a year of debate and extensive coverage here on Builders Counsel, the McGuire has already begun demolition. The product of a rather interesting legal dispute, has finally met its end.[...]
