by Kent Holland | Feb 9, 2011 | Newsletter Article
By: Gordon & Rees, LLP EIFS or synthetic stucco is at the forefront of construction defect allegations regarding water intrusion, property damage and mold growth. EIFS generally consists of a layer of exterior grade gypsum glued to a foam board. The foam board is...
by Kent Holland | Feb 8, 2011 | Newsletter Article
Where an electrical contractor was delayed in completing its work, the project owner, school district, asserted that the contractor’s claim for delay damages was barred by a “no damages for delay” clause in the contract. The trail court concluded that the...
by Kent Holland | Feb 8, 2011 | Newsletter Article
An architect performed both design and construction administration services under its contract with a school district. When the construction contractor completed the project eight months late, the architect alleged that it was entitled to recover compensation for the...
by Kent Holland | Feb 8, 2011 | differing site conditions, Newsletter Article
When an engineer designed a road that failed because the impermeability of the underlying soil caused water to accumulate between the soil and the asphalt, resulting in the road floating and the asphalt cracking, the project owner sued for negligence and breach of...
by Kent Holland | Feb 8, 2011 | Newsletter Article
A construction contractor was delayed in completing a road construction project by a flaw in the design provided by the project engineer. The project owner (Broward County, Florida) denied the contractor’s delay and impact claim, asserting that it was barred by a...
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