Construction Defect Claims in the Concrete Industry: An Overview
By Thomas More Buckley
In an ideal world, proper and careful craftsmanship would be all that was needed to avoid claims for a construction defect....
Unpreventable Employee Misconduct: Series on the Affirmative Defense – Part 1
Part 1 of 4: Contractor Work Rules
By Anthony M. Kroese, Esq. and Samantha V. Catone, Esq.
What is a contractor to do when, despite its...
The Spearin Doctrine Is 100 Years Old
Contractors are governed by the terms of their contracts, statutes, regulations, and case law.
The contract can consist of the terms and conditions of the...
Blockchain Tech
By William S. Thomas
Although it has been around in concept since 1991, “Blockchain” is only now on the verge of becoming a household term,...
Be Smart About Smart Devices
With the first iPhone released almost 20 years ago, smart devices have proven staying power as a force multiplier and significant convenience for construction...
OSHA Emphasizing Corporate-Wide Settlement Agreements
It is no secret that the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) is making it tougher to settle cases, at least on terms that...
Supervisor’s Misconduct Not Sufficient to Impute Liability
In construction cases, often a question of vicarious liability arises when a supervisor, whose conduct and knowledge may generally be imputed to the employer...
A Detailed BIM Plan
Hstorically, the construction industry has been hesitant to embrace new technologies that move projects into the high tech/digitized world. This is so for many...
Evaluation Disputes
By Nicholas T. Solosky
The Contract Disputes Act (CDA) creates the framework for handling “claims” against the government on Federal contracts. Contract claims most commonly...
From Blueprints to Bytes
For years, construction has relied on custom and tradition, combined with sweat, steel, and human grit. But now, a new kind of worker has...