Bill Webb | Construction Executive | June 15, 2019 As the commercial construction industry continues to evolve and grow, design-build methodologies are becoming increasingly popular for their ability to speed completion rates, control costs and produce an overall more efficient process under the guidance of the design-build contractor (DBC). The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA)… Continue reading Design-build Trends, Challenges and Risk Mitigation
Month: September 2019
What is an Alternative Dispute Resolution?
Bremer Whyte Brown and O’Meara | August 19, 2019 Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) is a term that refers to a number of processes that can be used to resolve a conflict, dispute, or claim. ADR processes are alternatives to having a court decide the dispute in trial. ADR processes can be used to resolve any… Continue reading What is an Alternative Dispute Resolution?
Reminder About the Upcoming Mechanic’s Lien Form Change
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings | June 14, 2019 As July 1, 2019 approaches with its inevitable changes to the Virginia Code, I wanted to remind you once again that the statutory form for a Virginia mechanic’s lien will change as of that date. HB2409 passed both houses of the General Assembly and has… Continue reading Reminder About the Upcoming Mechanic’s Lien Form Change
Preliminary Notices: Common Avoidable But Fatal Mistakes
William L. Porter | Porter Law Group In the California building and construction industry, service of a “Preliminary Notice” is a prerequisite for Subcontractor and Supplier claims for payment through the Mechanics Lien, Stop Payment Notice and Payment Bond Claim process. Without proper drafting and service of a Preliminary Notice, these extremely valuable claims cannot… Continue reading Preliminary Notices: Common Avoidable But Fatal Mistakes
Alabama Supreme Court Reverses Determination of Coverage for Faulty Workmanship
Tred R. Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii | July 1, 2019 Although the lower court held that the insured contractor was entitled to coverage and indemnification under a CGL policy despite claims based upon faulty workmanship, the Alabama Supreme Court reversed. Nationwide Mut. Fire Ins. Co. v. David Group, Inc., 2019 Ala. LEXIS 52… Continue reading Alabama Supreme Court Reverses Determination of Coverage for Faulty Workmanship