John J. Gazzola | Constructlaw | May 3, 2018 Suffolk Constr. Co. v. Rodriguez & Quiroga Architects Chtd., 2018 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 42652 (S.D. Fla. Mar. 15, 2018) This case arises out of the design and construction of a science museum in Miami, Florida (the “Project”). Museum of Science, Inc. (“MSI”), the Project owner, executed… Continue reading How Much Control Is Too Much Control? Federal Court in Florida Holds Designers’ Supervision of Project and Issuance of Design Documents Creates Control Over—And Potential Tort Liability To—Project Contractors
Tag: Design Professionals
Don’t Assume A Design Role Unless You’re The Designer
George M. Nicholos | Vandeventer Black LLP | April 4, 2018 Recent weather conditions highlight the importance of avoiding unintentional design responsibility. This first quarter of 2018 has seen persistent periods of wind-driven rain; which often expose building envelope weaknesses. Uncontrolled rainwater penetration, condensation, and moisture related damage commonly result and threaten both structural integrity… Continue reading Don’t Assume A Design Role Unless You’re The Designer
Protect Against Design Errors With Owners Protective Professional Indemnity Coverage
Joseph Nawa | Construction Executive | February 28, 2018 Prior to the devastation caused by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, the AIA Consensus Construction Forecast had predicted “slower growth for the construction industry for the remainder of 2017 and through 2018.” But, given the hundreds of billions of dollars in damages caused by these horrific… Continue reading Protect Against Design Errors With Owners Protective Professional Indemnity Coverage
Florida Supreme Court Confirms 558 is Not a Civil Proceeding, Allowing Contractors and Design Professionals to Resolve Defect Disputes as Intended by the Legislature
Brian A. Wolf and Joseph R. Young | Smith Currie & Hancock | December 14, 2017 Contractors and design professionals are entitled to notice of alleged defects in their work and the opportunity to fix them without intervention by insurance companies and needless litigation. Today, Florida’s Supreme Court in Altman Contractors, Inc. v. Crum & Forster… Continue reading Florida Supreme Court Confirms 558 is Not a Civil Proceeding, Allowing Contractors and Design Professionals to Resolve Defect Disputes as Intended by the Legislature
Fashion Trends for Design Professionals: Wearing Many Different Hats
Brian L. Lynch | Faegre Baker Daniels | January 18, 2018 With the rise in alternative project delivery systems, design professionals are often expected to provide services beyond those required under the “traditional model.”1 As one may expect, this expansion of services can also increase risk for the designer and affect legal relationships and liabilities for… Continue reading Fashion Trends for Design Professionals: Wearing Many Different Hats