Loni Hinton | Davis Wright Tremaine Time, cost, and quality are usually top of mind when parties are negotiating construction contracts. But, in today’s increasingly litigious world, it is important for parties to consider their dispute resolution options before “checking the box.” Most parties are familiar with the AIA A201-2017’s claim procedure, which includes mediation,… Continue reading Check the Box: Considerations for Selecting Dispute Resolution Methods in Construction Contracts
Month: May 2024
Emerging Trends in Construction Arbitration: Adapting to a Changing Landscape
Jennifer Grippa | Miles Mediation & Arbitration Construction arbitration has evolved significantly over the years. As the industry continues to evolve, so too do the trends and practices within construction arbitration. This article looks at some of the emerging trends that are changing the landscape of construction arbitration and their implications for parties involved in… Continue reading Emerging Trends in Construction Arbitration: Adapting to a Changing Landscape
Forewarned Is Forearmed: How To Change The Behaviour Driving Claims And Disputes In Engineering And Construction
Dafydd Wyn Owen and Michelle Metz | For all their complexity, multiple stakeholders, and vast material and technological resources, the success or distress of major infrastructure and capital projects often comes down to human behaviour. The drivers and implications were explored in a webinar hosted by HKA, and in partnership with Lexology, on November 28th that… Continue reading Forewarned Is Forearmed: How To Change The Behaviour Driving Claims And Disputes In Engineering And Construction
What Is Artificial Intelligence? Insurance Wants to Know
Michael S. Levine and Alex D. Pappas | Hunton Andrews Kurth It is no secret that insurance stakeholders are waiting with bated breath to see how the insurance industry will address the risks and opportunities posed by artificial intelligence (AI). As stakeholders consider various insurance products and their coverage for AI risks, the definition of… Continue reading What Is Artificial Intelligence? Insurance Wants to Know
Mechanics Lien Upheld Despite Lack of Notice to Senior Construction Lender
John Mark Goodman | BuildSmart In an unpublished opinion, a California appeals court has upheld a subcontractor’s mechanics lien claim despite the subcontractor’s failure to strictly follow the procedural requirements set forth in the mechanics lien statute (see Ram Concrete v. Montecito, 2024 WL 1879352 (Cal. Ct. Appeal)). In Ram Concrete, the trial court entered judgment for… Continue reading Mechanics Lien Upheld Despite Lack of Notice to Senior Construction Lender