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Subcontractor Performance Risk

Creating an Innovative Culture in a Construction Company

2024-08-02 | Cheri Hanes

Building (and funding) the right team is one facet. Cheri Hanes explains the process and its rewards.

Design and Professional Liability

Court Finds Necessary a Connection between Wrongful Conduct and Training

2024-07-12 | Kenneth A Slavens

Ken Slavens describes a 2024 case illustrating the importance of providing training to design employees and documenting compliance with professional standards.

Commercial Liability

Commercial Umbrella Policy—A Few Things To Consider

2024-06-28 | Craig F Stanovich

Craig Stanovich provides his recommendations on what you should know about umbrella insurance.

Subcontractor Performance Risk

Considerations for Turning over Construction Technology to a Building Owner

2024-06-21 | Damon Ranieri

Damon Ranieri explains some of the complexities of handing over active technology during construction to the owner.

Design and Professional Liability

Architect's Good Faith Avoids Tortious Interference Claim

2024-06-07 | Kenneth A Slavens

While the court held for the architect, Ken Slavens examines the flawed analysis and how the suit could have been avoided.

Design and Professional Liability

No Expertise, No Testimony on Architect's Standard of Care

2024-05-17 | Kenneth A Slavens

Relating a recent design liability case, Ken Slavens stresses the importance of making sure your expert truly is one when testifying on your behalf.

Subcontractor Performance Risk

Building a Construction Sustainability Team

2024-04-26 | Cheri Hanes

Folding sustainability requirements into construction is not an insurmountable challenge and can present new opportunities, per Cheri Hanes.

Design and Professional Liability

Optimizing Professional Protective Indemnity Coverage

2024-04-02 | Jeff Slivka

Protective indemnity coverage can be simply explained. But to truly understand this coverage part, you need to understand the details, per Jeff Slivka.