David Adelstein | Florida Construction Legal Updates How about some more on DELAY claims and the burden of proof substantiating delay. Delay claims can no doubt be complex – factually and legally. They warrant expert opinions further bolstered by fact witness testimony from the folks that lived the details and issues. If you need assistance with a… Continue reading ..More on Delay Claims and the Burden of Proof Substantiating Delay
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Breaking Down the Walls: A Series on Construction Delay Claims (Part 4 of 6)
Thomas Certo | Ankura In the fast-paced world of construction, delays and disruption can pose significant challenges to project success. In this Breaking Down the Walls series, Gary Brummer, a partner at Margie Strub Construction Law LLP, and Jacob Lokash, an associate at the firm, draw upon their extensive legal expertise to explore the complexities of construction… Continue reading Breaking Down the Walls: A Series on Construction Delay Claims (Part 4 of 6)
A Retrospective As-Built Schedule Analysis can be used to Support Delay
David Adelstein | Florida Construction Legal Updates Delay claims are part of construction. There should be no surprise why. Time is money. A delay claim should be accompanied by expert opinions that bolster evidence that gets introduced. The party against whom the delay claim is made will also have an expert – a rebuttal expert. Not surprisingly, each… Continue reading A Retrospective As-Built Schedule Analysis can be used to Support Delay
Liquidated Damages: Six Points Contractors Should Understand
Christopher B. Kinzel | Peckar & Abramson A practical guide on how to manage and leverage liquidated damages. Few concepts in the construction industry are as universal and fundamentally misunderstood as liquidated damages. It is important to understand the basic definition of a legally enforceable liquidated damages clause. Liquidated damages are a reasonable pre-estimate of… Continue reading Liquidated Damages: Six Points Contractors Should Understand
What You Need to Know About Delay Claims and How to Prove or Defend Against Them
Denise M. Motta | Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani It is inevitable that a steel fabricator will be delayed or be accused of delay on a project. There are many considerations that go into proving and defending delay claims. From a legal perspective, several issues must be addressed: (1) the type of delay; (2) proof required… Continue reading What You Need to Know About Delay Claims and How to Prove or Defend Against Them