by Kent Holland | Feb 7, 2011 | Newsletter Article
An owner of a property adjacent to gasoline station that was contaminated by leaking underground storage tanks sued professional consultants who had investigated and removed contamination from the tanks, arguing that they had failed to prevent contamination from the...
by Kent Holland | Feb 7, 2011 | Newsletter Article
Where a project owner had the contractual right to inspect the contractor’s work progress for the purpose of monitoring compliance with the plans and specifications, a court held that this did not give the owner control over the sight for the purpose of assuring...
by Kent Holland | Feb 7, 2011 | Newsletter Article
A private company recently hired a consultant to get advice on upgrading its technology and improving its customer service. The consultant recommended that the company purchase additional systems to improve customer satisfaction. The company was so pleased with the...
by Kent Holland | Feb 7, 2011 | Newsletter Article
Some of the most common disputes in construction cases relate to delay. However, delay claims tend to be some of the least understood and frequently confusing claims in the construction field. A clear understanding of the basic elements necessary to prove delay claims...
by Kent Holland | Feb 7, 2011 | Newsletter Article
The project was proceeding well. Suddenly, one night the structure inexplicably burns down. As usual, everyone says it was not their fault. Now what? If the construction contract contains a typical insurance clause, the owner’s property insurer pays the claim...
by Kent Holland | Feb 7, 2011 | Newsletter Article
The rapid increase in the use of design-build around the country is a testament to the benefits of this project delivery system. Single point responsibility for design and construction gives the owner an opportunity to receive early commitments for total project cost...
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