Douglas J. Cefali | Gordon & Rees LLP | November 4, 2016 Some of the greatest risks construction projects encounter occurs during their underground phases. This is due to the difficulty in accurately determining what lies below the ground’s surface. For building contractors this work typically includes foundation excavations, shoring, drilled pier foundations, tiebacks, and… Continue reading Differing Site Conditions
Month: November 2016
The Cooperation Clause – Do I have to Cooperate with the Insurer’s Investigation?
Kevin Pollack | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | November 7, 2016 Public adjuster and policyholder advocates often get questions from insureds about the extent that insureds must cooperate with insurers during the investigation stage of a claim. As an example, some insureds have asked me whether they really must produce financial documents and receipts… Continue reading The Cooperation Clause – Do I have to Cooperate with the Insurer’s Investigation?
Unsuccessful P3 Proposals Are Not Subject to Public Records Laws
Stan Martin | Commonsense Construction Law LLC | November 4, 2016 In the ordinary course of public project procurement, bids of the competing companies become subject to public review after the bid opening. The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court (an intermediate appellate court; see more below) recently held that the proposals of unsuccessful competitors on P3 projects… Continue reading Unsuccessful P3 Proposals Are Not Subject to Public Records Laws
When Schedules Go Off Track
Dale J. Degenshein | Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP | November 7, 2016 The Low-Down The board should make sure it has a current alteration agreement in place and should retain an attorney and architect so that current trends and issues are addressed. In addition, each agreement should be geared for the particularities of… Continue reading When Schedules Go Off Track
Mobile Phones on Construction Sites: Managing the Hazards
Mark A. Lies and Adam Young | International Law Office | October 31, 2016 Introduction Construction business today is regularly conducted through mobile phones, as a necessary tool for employees to communicate and access digital information. Bring your own device programmes and employee mobile phone use present a range of employment and labour liabilities for… Continue reading Mobile Phones on Construction Sites: Managing the Hazards