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 [...]
Archive for the ‘Managing Risks’ Category
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
Claim Against a Contractor? Don’t Forget That All Washington Contractors Have a Bond
Out some money on a job? Had a general contractor take the money and run without paying you? Had a subcontractor fail to show up and cost your project money? It doesn’t matter if you are a general contractor, a subcontractor, a material supplier, a consultant, an employee or a property[...]
August 2nd, 2011 - 4:01 pm § in Construction Liability, Contract Drafting, Contracts, Managing Risks, Standard Provisions
Preventing Costly Litigation Through Your Construction Contract
Its Tuesday, which means its the middle of your work week. Tuesday is a great time to take an hour to look over your contracts, while the crews are pushing through their scheduled work. Today’s food for thought: How do you use your contract to reduce your litigation burden?[...]
July 28th, 2011 - 8:29 am § in Construction Liability, Construction News, Employment & Labor, Managing Risks, Personal Injury
Contractor Manslaughter? Safety Shortcuts Are Not Worth It
Its been awhile since I discussed the importance of safety. But, a recent article on ENR.com compelled this brief article. Don’t shortcut safety – you could facing serious criminal repercussions.[...]
Lien Notice in the Mailbox? Prevent Yourself From Paying Twice
Earlier this week, I discussed what to do when a contractor receives a Notice of Construction Defects. A contractor has to be careful to prevent unnecessary risks that might lead the contractor into a court room. Well, today we discuss another notice that a contractor cannot ignore. If you fa[...]
Making A Construction Claim? Be Prepared Before The Project Begins
Contractors are faced with managing a number of risks. In order to prepare yourself for inevitable debates over scope and payment, construction attorneys urge documentation, daily reporting, and other tools. But preparing to make a claim is a hefty task that should be well-thought out before [...]
