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...
by Kent Holland | Feb 7, 2011 | Newsletter Article
Executive Summary of Article. Because ISO 9000’s focus was primarily initiated within the manufacturing industry, especially the automobile and airline industries, many contractors have not given it much thought. However, it has expanded and will continue to...
by Kent Holland | Feb 7, 2011 | Newsletter Article
As the year 2000 draws closer, the construction industry has become well aware of the “Y2K” computer problem that may cause technological failures in a wide range of products, from complex software to HVAC or security systems run by microprocessors. The...
by Kent Holland | Feb 7, 2011 | Newsletter Article
Where a fire destroyed a building on the first day that the contractor began work, the owner recovered its loss from its insurance company (CNA) which in turn sued the contractor to recover what was paid to the owner. Pursuant to the AIA contract used on this project...
by Kent Holland | Feb 7, 2011 | Newsletter Article, time limits
Where a limitations of liability (LoL) clause was located in an Agreement, the clause was held not to bar recover for damages incurred by a contractor due to work being suspended pursuant to a suspension of work clause that was located in the addendum to the contract....
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