V. James Dickson and M. Scott Jones | Adams and Reese The cost of building materials has risen significantly this year. Who should bear this risk and how can the various parties to construction contracts mitigate this risk? Owners, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers have historically taken divergent perspectives in the control of risk of material… Continue reading Material Price Escalation Has Become a Source of Substantial Conflict in Construction Contracting
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Trendy Building Material May Cause Future Problems
J. Spencer Cook and Bryan G. Scott | Spilman Thomas & Battle | November 30, 2017 We all remember the litigation nightmare surrounding synthetic stucco or EIFS (exterior insulation finish systems) in the recent past. Now, commentators worry that Adhered Concrete Masonry Veneer, also known as manufactured stone veneer (pictured below), when installed improperly, poses… Continue reading Trendy Building Material May Cause Future Problems