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Arbitration and mediation in construction disputes. Designer-led design build construction and legal issues. Court decisions in construction law. Case developments, articles, resources related to the construction industry.

26 Resources
Ambiguities in Design-Build Contracts [28687] ?

An owner retains liability to the design-builder when it provides faulty or ambiguous information to bidders

Architects and Engineers Contract Administration [3041] ?

Contains contract information of use to firms who want to obtain contracts with the VA

Bulletproof: Limitation of Liability in Design Professional Contracts [346] ?

Elements of a Limitation of Liability Clause

CA-California Construction Law [4138] ?

Articles and forms for members of the California construction community

Caselaw Ignoring the Subcontractor Exception [28720] ?

A review of construction defect cases related to subcontractor exception issues

Caselaw on Occurrence [28719] ?

A review of construction defect cases related to occurrence issues

Certificates Of Insurance in Construction Accident Coverage Litigation [22318] ?

The Disclaimer Language Is Effective

Consequential Damages in Construction Contracts [28688] ?

Are you really protected?

Construction Accidents - Legal Basics [33928] ?

Provides basic overview of construction site injury law

Construction Contract Language [30085] ?

A series of articles on contract concerns and related topics

Construction Defect Resource Guide [pdf] [36804] ?

2008 analysis of major legal trends regarding construction defect

Construction Delay Claims [30086] ?

A series of articles to assist contractors to understand delay claims, economic loss rule and related topics

Construction Law Survival Manual [17716] ?

17 chapter online manual includes mechanics liens

Damage and Defense Cost Allocation in Construction Defect Claim [pdf] [30146] ?

A decision on the proper allocation when continuous, progressive losses over successive policy periods occur

Defective Construction as Occurrence [31657] ?

Judicial resolution has resulted in ongoing and disparate results

Dispute Prevention and Conflict Avoidance for the Construction Industry [4075] ?

An overview of the processes available for dispute avoidance through AAA

Example of a Subcontractor Qualification Process [32182] ?

Includes insurance and indemnity requirements for all subcontractors for construction projects

Legal Duties of Design Professionals [30138] ?

There are some limits on the exposure of design professionals to those with whom there is no contractual relationship

Mechanic's Lien Rights and General Principles [17717] ?

A general discussion of important mechanic’s liens topics

Mediation in Construction Disputes [4077] ?

Discussion of how to conduct mediation in construction disputes

Nationally Significant Construction Law Cases [32744] ?

A listing and brief description of recent notable case law related to the construction industry

Negligent Misrepresentation and the Economic Loss Doctrine [28714] ?

Negligent misrepresentation exception is a viable means to avoid the doctrine according to some court cases

Problems with Arbitration in Design-Build [9484] ?

Outlines issues to consider when contemplating arbitration in design-build

Significant Cases and Decisions Impacting the Construction Industry [22316] ?

Summaries of significant court cases updated monthly

Who Provides the Defense in Construction Defect Suits? [13454] ?

Presley Homes, Inc. v American States Ins. Co 90 Cal App 4th 571, 108 Cal Rptr 2d 686

Why CGL Policies do not Cover Faulty Workmanship [pdf] [30154] ?

Why commercial general liabillity policies do not cover a contractor's faulty work


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