Aarni Heiskanen | AEC Business “ABC contractor members and the overall contracting community want more information on AI and how it can help them improve safety, quality and profitability—and win more work,” said Matt Abeles, ABC vice president of construction technology and innovation. The newly released ABC AI Tech Report delivers on this need, highlighting AI-driven… Continue reading Construction and AI: What Contractors Need to Know from ABC’s New Report
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Mitigating Risk in Construction Site Preparation
Joseph Willis | Construction Executive The best defense is a good offense, and in the case of construction, the best reaction to jobsite risk is being proactive and prepared. In the realm of construction—where every project involves a multitude of moving parts, uncertainties and potential hazards—effective risk management is the key to preventing costly project… Continue reading Mitigating Risk in Construction Site Preparation
Owners and Contractors are Liable for Injuries Caused by their Independent Contractors under the “Peculiar Risk Doctrine”
William L. Porter | Porter Law Group Many contractors and owners believe that if they hire an independent contractor to perform work and that independent contractor causes injury to others during the performance of that work, then it is the independent contractor alone who will be liable for those injuries. In most circumstances, this is… Continue reading Owners and Contractors are Liable for Injuries Caused by their Independent Contractors under the “Peculiar Risk Doctrine”
Mold/Apartment Complex Construction Project: Federal Court Addresses Insurance Coverage Dispute
Walter Wright, Jr. | Between the Lines Blog A United States District Court (C.D. California) (“Court”) addressed in a September 27th Order insurance coverage issues arising out of the construction of an apartment complex in California. See The Haven at Ventura, LLC vs. General Security Indemnity Company of Arizona, et al., 2024 WL 4343190. The issues… Continue reading Mold/Apartment Complex Construction Project: Federal Court Addresses Insurance Coverage Dispute
Force Majeure Recommendations
Denise M. Motta | Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani This Bulletin provides guidance to contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and others to ensure compliance with contractual change order requirements in the event work on a construction project is impacted by a force majeure event. Contract Protection Tips: A force majeure event is defined as an unforeseeable circumstance that… Continue reading Force Majeure Recommendations