Sharkey Bowers, Scott Hollingsworth and Richard Stahl | J.S. Held Introduction Geotechnical practitioners are often focused on the “Three G’s”—namely geology, groundwater, and geometry. The interconnectedness of the Three G’s is responsible for fundamental aspects of the Earth’s composition and hydrological processes. Understanding the relationships between the Three G’s is crucial for various fields, including… Continue reading The Three G’s: Geology, Groundwater, and Geometry in Origin & Cause Analyses
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Utah Digs Deep and Finds “Design Defect” Includes Pre-Construction Geotechnical Reports
Kyle Rice | White and Williams The Supreme Court of Utah recently found that an incorrect pre-construction geotechnical engineering report is a “defective design.” Thus, actions arising from an incorrect geotechnical report are appropriately governed by Utah’s Economic Loss Statute (Statute), Utah Code Ann. § 78B-4-513(1). Hayes v. Intermountain GeoEnvironmental Servs. No. 20190764, 2021 UT 62,… Continue reading Utah Digs Deep and Finds “Design Defect” Includes Pre-Construction Geotechnical Reports