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Ambiguities in Design-Build Contracts [28687] 
An owner retains liability to the design-builder when it provides faulty or ambiguous information to bidders
An owner retains liability to the design-builder when it provides faulty or ambiguous information to bidders
Arbitration Clause in AIA Design-Build Subcontract Bars Third-Party Claim ![[pdf]](graphics/file_pdf.gif)
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The AIA sub-contract document required that claims first be submitted to arbitration
[30087] The AIA sub-contract document required that claims first be submitted to arbitration
Architects and Engineers Contract Administration [3041]
Contains contract information of use to firms who want to obtain contracts with the VA
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
Elements of a Limitation of Liability Clause
CA-California Construction Law [4138]
Articles and forms for members of the California construction community
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
A review of construction defect cases related to subcontractor exception issues
Certificates Of Insurance in Construction Accident Coverage Litigation [22318]
The Disclaimer Language Is Effective
The Disclaimer Language Is Effective
Construction Accidents - Legal Basics [33928] Provides basic overview of construction site injury law
Construction Delay Claims [30086]
A series of articles to assist contractors to understand delay claims, economic loss rule and related topics
A series of articles to assist contractors to understand delay claims, economic loss rule and related topics
CSRMA Regulatory News Bytes [11347]
California case law & rulings related to wastewater and sanitation
California case law & rulings related to wastewater and sanitation
Damage and Defense Cost Allocation in Construction Defect Claim [30146]
A decision on the proper allocation when continuous, progressive losses over successive policy periods occur
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
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
An overview of the processes available for dispute avoidance through AAA
Example of a Pre-Bid Contract Agreement [32182]
Includes insurance and indemnity requirements for all subcontractors for construction projects
[32182] Includes insurance and indemnity requirements for all subcontractors for construction projects
Indemnification: Addressing the Contract Language Details [30085]
A series of articles on indemnification clauses and related topics
A series of articles on indemnification clauses and related topics
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
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
A general discussion of important mechanic’s liens topics
Mediation in Construction Disputes [4077]
Discussion of how to conduct mediation in construction disputes
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
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
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
Outlines issues to consider when contemplating arbitration in design-build
Publications & Presentations for Contractors [10252]
Series of articles on legal issues in the construction industry
Series of articles on legal issues in the construction industry
Significant Cases and Decisions Impacting the Construction Industry [22316]
Summaries of significant court cases updated monthly
Summaries of significant court cases updated monthly
Whether Allegations of Faulty Workmanship Constitute [30154]
Property damage from poor workmanship to the insured's own work product was not covered by its CGL policy
Property damage from poor workmanship to the insured's own work product was not covered by its CGL policy
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
Presley Homes, Inc. v American States Ins. Co 90 Cal App 4th 571, 108 Cal Rptr 2d 686
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