James J. Sienicki and Eric Spencer – June 20, 2013 Accidents and losses unfortunately happen on construction projects. Thus, it is prudent, on the front end of a project, to prospectively determine which party or parties will ultimately pay in the event accidental damage or loss occurs. This risk is often allocated through an interlocking… Continue reading Indemnity and Insurance in Arizona: Key Concepts for Owners, Contractors and Design Professionals
Tag: Construction Disputes
The “Occurrence” Debate Continues: Pennsylvania and North Dakota Edition
Aaron Mandel and Stevi Raab – April 30, 2013 As noted in our previous installment of CDCQ, the “occurrence” issue is one of the most hotly litigated topics in construction defect coverage cases. This last quarter was no exception. Two recent cases addressing this issue – and reaching opposite results when it comes to whether… Continue reading The “Occurrence” Debate Continues: Pennsylvania and North Dakota Edition
Electrical Discovery In Commercial, Construction Disputes Poses Challenges
Gregory R. Meeder – March 13, 2013 Arbitration and mediation, two forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), are popular forums in which to resolve commercial and construction disputes because ADR is considered less expensive, faster and more efficient than court litigation. In recent years, however, ADR — specifically arbitration — has been criticized as becoming no… Continue reading Electrical Discovery In Commercial, Construction Disputes Poses Challenges
Resolving International Construction Disputes – Litigation Or Arbitration?
Gordon F. Bell – October 31, 2012 Introduction As we have discussed in previous alerts in this series, many claims can arise under international construction contracts. Of course, not all those claims end up in a formal dispute. In the last alert we described various methods for resolving disputes without the need for formal proceedings;… Continue reading Resolving International Construction Disputes – Litigation Or Arbitration?
Cost of Construction Disputes Going Down
Julie D. Goldstein – July 24, 2012 A recent study and report by ARCADIS found that construction disputes in the U.S. lasted an average of 14.4 months in 2011, compared to 11.4 months in 2010. In contrast, the global average was only 10.6 months, and specifically disputes in the U.K. were resolved at only 8.7 months. … Continue reading Cost of Construction Disputes Going Down