Design/Build in Pennsylvania: Are You Ready?
Lawrence A. Borda of Powell, Trachtman, Logan, Carrle & Lombardo P.C.
Design/build appears to be the wave of the future. Professional prognosticators are predicting that within five.
Understanding the Architect's Role in the School Construction Process
Duff, White & Turner, LLC
The South Carolina Department of Education has projected that South Carolina school districts will need more than $.
Alternative Construction Approaches
Dean M. Phillips of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
In many instances in the retail and restaurant industry, the question is not whether to build or not to build, but what method of contracting will achieve the best contractor for the best price. As the construction industry has matured, so have the available contracting methods.
Architect's Responsibility and Liabilities: The New B141--Concluded
Gunther O. Carrle of Powell, Trachtman, Logan, Carrle & Lombardo P.C.
This is the third in a series of three articles discussing the AIA's 1997 edition of B141. The previous article.
Kansas, North Carolina Split on Whether Design Professionals Face Liability Under Unfair Competition Laws
Javier Rodriguez of Thelen LLP
Two cases recently addressed when a design professional can be found liable for unfair or deceptive trade practices. While both cases addressed the same issue, they applied different statutory frameworks and, therefore, reached different conclusions.
The Finishing
Wray & Pierce, L.L.P.
Owners and builders anticipate the completion of a project from the day construction begins. The process of finish.
Toxic Mold--Lawsuits Mushroom
Harrison H. Yoss of Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP
Prior to 1990, only a handful of lawsuits alleging exposure to toxic mold were filed. During the 1990's, however, mold litigation began gaining momentum and in the last few years the number of lawsuits filed alleging injuries and/or damages caused by toxic mold has exploded.
Is the Spearin Doctrine Dead in Ohio or Just Wounded?
Thomas L. Rosenberg of Roetzel & Andress
All architects should be familiar with the Spearin Doctrine. The Spearin Doctrine was established by United States Supreme Court in 1918. In a case called United States v. Spearin, the Supreme Court affirmed and awarded damages to a contractor to compensate it for delays experienced during the construction of a dry-dock at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in New York City. The particular location of the proposed dry-dock required that the contractor complete the diversion and relocation of a section of a sewer that intersected the site chosen for the dry-dock
The 1997 American Institute of Architects Documents and Their Impact on the Economics and Procedures of Your Design Practice
Gunther O. Carrle of Powell, Trachtman, Logan, Carrle & Lombardo P.C.
Approximately two years ago, in October of 1997, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) completed another m.
Architect's Responsibility and Liabilities: The New B141
Gunther O. Carrle of Powell, Trachtman, Logan, Carrle & Lombardo P.C.
In this issue we continue our review of the 1997 changes to B141 beginning with a discussion of the changes to .
Roofer Obtains 4.529 Million Dollar Verdict Against Contract Manager
Law Offices of Stephen A. Markey, III, P.C.
On February 1, 2000 a Baltimore City jury awarded A-1 Roofing, Inc., a Baltimore County roofing contractor, and its.
The Estimation of Construction Contract Liquidated Damages
Richard K. Allen P.E. of Gadsby Hannah LLP
A discussion of the importance of and methods of calculating liquidated damage provisions in construction contracts. While this article focuses on Massachusetts law, its analysis and project examples should be useful to attorneys and contractors in any jurisdiction.
Important Changes to the 1997 AIA Standard Contract Documents
Thomas H. Welby of Welby, Brady & Greenblatt, LLP
Over the past century, the construction contract documents published by the American Institute of Architects .
Claims and Dispute Resolution Procedures of State Agencies Relating to Construction Contracts
Allison J. Snyder of Greenberg Peden P.C.
This paper will briefly discuss some of the claims and dispute resolution procedures of several State of Texas agencies in connection with construction contracts.
To B141 or Not to B141? That is the Question. (and the B151 may be the answer)
Kent T. Stair of Carlock, Copeland & Stair, LLP
During the latter part of 1997, the American Institute of Architects released its 1997 edition of.
Understanding Project Delivery Methods
Harvey W. Berman of Bodman LLP
OWNERS AND OTHER PARTICIPANTS IN THE CONSTUCTION PROCESS To deliver a construction project, you must coordinate.