Ronald Espinal | Bradley Arant Boult Cummings The golden standard for the measure of damages in a construction case alleging defective or incomplete work are the actual costs of completion or repair. That is to say, if there is a breach (or multiple breaches) of quality or quantity promises in a construction contract, each dollar… Continue reading Damages in Construction Claims: Are “Actual Costs” Actually Required?
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What Are The Different Kinds Of Construction Claims?
KPPB Law The process of completing new construction requires communication and adaptability from all involved parties. However, when a project fails to adhere to the agreed upon scope, price or details, both contractors and owners may have the grounds to pursue legal action against the other. Helping you to navigate such claims, whether you are… Continue reading What Are The Different Kinds Of Construction Claims?
Fraud and Forfeiture: Cautionary Tales of a Construction Claim Gone Wrong
Edward Arnold and Anthony LaPlaca | Seyfarth Shaw In Lodge Construction, Inc. v. United States, the US Court of Federal Claims (“COFC”) prefaced its 46-page opinion by stating: “This case should serve as a cautionary tale to government contractors.”[1] Our ears perk up any time we read that kind of admonition in a published decision. The Lodge holding is,… Continue reading Fraud and Forfeiture: Cautionary Tales of a Construction Claim Gone Wrong
Effective Claims Resolution Starts Well Before Any Loss. What These Carriers and Brokers Had to Say
Gregory DL Morris | Risk & Insurance Carriers, brokers, and claims management firms all stress clarity, communication, and collaboration as keys to successful claims resolution. All carriers and brokers encourage their insureds to read and understand their policies. Claims resolution relies on all the work after that. At best, when a claim occurs it is… Continue reading Effective Claims Resolution Starts Well Before Any Loss. What These Carriers and Brokers Had to Say
Managing Construction Claims Risk In The Age Of Gen Z And The Great Resignation
Tim Soefje | Freeman Mathis & Gary Construction and design professional firms that ignore how to effectively manage their workforce during this Great Resignation and post-Covid remote-work era will likely experience a significant increase in professional liability and construction defect claims. In late 2021, the nation’s “quit rate” reached a 20-year high and hasn’t really… Continue reading Managing Construction Claims Risk In The Age Of Gen Z And The Great Resignation