Under Construction - Winter 2019

Construction

You've Just Been Terminated for Convenience, Now What?

Roddy Stieger and Christy Milliken

Terminations for convenience in government projects don’t have to spell bankruptcy. This article explains the applicable federal rules and regulations and will help your client navigate these difficult rules.

Construction

The Surety Trap: Making a Claim under the AIA A311 Bond

Laura J. DePetro

Help contractors avoid the pitfalls and traps when making claims on the AIA A311 bond.

Construction

Meet Tamara Harrington – Forum’s Associate Director!

Allison Reich

Article for the UnderConstruction publication

Construction

Be an Under Construction Author

R. Thomas Dunn

Want to be an Under Construction author? Want to get more involved with the Forum’s publications in the new year? Read this.

Construction

The Forum is all about YOU!

Arlan D. Lewis

The Forum on Construction Law focuses on “building the best construction lawyers.” Among other things, this involves demonstrating the positive value of construction lawyers to the broader construction industry.

Construction

Adequacy of Characterizing Contaminants When Drafting a Self-Implementing Plan Pursuant to § 761.61(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act

Brian C. Quiros

The Toxic Substances Control Act (“TSCA”) requires a property owner to characterize all pollutants at their property, they may not take a “don’t ask, don’t tell” approach.

Construction

“Refhyne” — A European Hydrogen Infrastructure Project to Watch

Joshua Rosen and Gregory Franklin

The "Refhyne" project in Europe is showcasing industrial scale renewable hydrogen production infrastructure, showing that such innovative projects can reduce the carbon footprint and add a new income stream.

Construction

Concurrent Delays: Definitional and Procedural Considerations

Amin Terouhid

This article explores key definitional and procedural considerations in preparing contract provisions to avoid disputes arisen from concurrent delays.

Global Initiatives

How will China’s Belt and Road Initiative Change the World?

Stephen K. Pudner and Xeris Gregory

Is China’s Belt and Road Initiative leaving the U.S. behind in construction innovation, or do the risks outweigh the benefits?

Construction

Tighten your Project Budget and Time with the AIA’s Updated Construction Management Documents

Robin G. Banks

Learn how the AIA’s updated 2019 Construction Management Documents expand the role of the Construction Manager and help Owners better manage their project costs and schedule.

Construction

No CGL Insurance Coverage For Construction Defect Claims!

Clifford J. Shapiro

This article explains the importance of Commercial General Liability (“CGL”) coverage for defective work and, using Illinois as the backdrop, explains how the courts in some states got it wrong and deny CGL coverage.

Construction

Prevailing Wage Requirements: Going Out of Bounds and After Off-Site Fabrication

Deborah I. Hollander

An emerging trend? One state setting prevailing wage requirements for work done In other states.

Construction

A New Statute Protects Design Professionals from “Duty to Defend” in North Carolina

Joelle Jefcoat

A coalition of Engineers and Architects successfully lobbied their legislature, making North Carolina the latest state to enact statutory relief from “duty to defend” in contractual indemnity provisions.

Construction

Use of Drones on Construction Projects: Legal and Contractual Considerations

Jacqueline DeCamara and Daniel D. McMillan

This article explores some of the ways drones are being used for construction projects, highlights certain FAA regulations, and identifies other legal and contractual considerations associated with using drones on a construction site.

Construction

Building For Good – A New Construction law Pro Bono Non-Profit

Register for Fundraiser walk/run in at the Midwinter Meeting in Tucson – Racing For Good – at https://runsignup.com/Race/AZ/Tucson/Racing4Good.

Construction

2020: A Focused Look at Risk Management in the New Decade

Under Construction Editors

Forum on Contruction Law 2020 Midwinter Meeting January 22–24, 2020 Tucson, AZ El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort Register at www.ambar.org/MWM20.

Construction

Fall 2019 Meeting Recap

Under Construction Editors

A recap of the Forum on Construction Law 2019 Fall Meeting: Building a Better Construction Industry through Inclusion, Diversity, & Professionalism.

Construction

Nominating Committee Appointment and Invitation to Apply for Governing Committee and Chair-Elect Leadership Positions

Due by January 8, 2020

2020 Trial Academy

The Forum on Construction Law | 2020 Trial Academy