There are a number of key distinctions that apply to
building and construction claims that separate them from normal contractual disputes.
The Civil Procedure Rules of the Court require that
building and construction claims are governed by a «pre-action protocol».
Not exact matches
Related
claims in a lawsuit that the
Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York inflated construction costs by more than $ 100 million at the megaproject, the New York Po
Construction Trades Council of Greater New York inflated
construction costs by more than $ 100 million at the megaproject, the New York Po
construction costs by more than $ 100 million at the megaproject, the New York Post reported.
For deciding to no longer
build its Headquarters particularly after all the pre
construction activities were completed
and competing contractors had submitted their bids, GNPC stands to attract
claims from different companies whose services have been engaged in the pre-
construction stages.
In addition, the complaint
claims Glenwood has a «pattern
and / or practice» of failing to comply with the federal law in its design
and construction of multifamily dwellings — citing several other apartment
buildings built by the company, such as the Brittany on the Upper East Side
and the Paramount Tower on East 39th Street, as examples.
'' [A] nuclear waste repository should not be
built until it can be shown, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that the facility can, in fact, do what its advocates
claim - isolate radioactive materials from the biosphere for more than 10,000 years -
and that
construction of such a repository will be benign in its effects upon the people, the environment
and the economy of the state or region within which it would be located.
A land loan allows you to purchase a lot
and stake your
claim before you ever begin to think about
construction, alleviating a few of the unknowns that can come along with a new home
build.
These include the
construction of a $ 150 million Thomas Mayne
building «the school does not need»
and purportedly lavish spending by Cooper President Jamshed Bharucha; the group
claims Bharucha's administration laid out $ 350,000 for his inauguration ceremony, including a $ 50,000 speaking fee to columnist Fareed Zakaria,
and spent excessively on the president's personal expenses, from $ 10,000 blinds in his residence to hiring a retinue of personal bodyguards.
Its owner, Forest City Ratner,
claimed that they had «cracked the code» of tall modular
construction,
and that it would
build B2 faster, in 18 months,
and cheaper.
The firm has
built a long - standing collaboration with premier
construction companies in Japan, playing a key role in Japan - Taiwan joint venture consultation
and representation of related
claims, arbitrations,
and litigations, notably for cases involving the high - speed railway
and rapid transit system.
Over ten years of representation / lease negotiations for LLC owner of medical office
building involving Stark issues
and a
construction defect
claim
Attorneys for
construction litigation
claims involving poor or defective
construction, garage or
building collapses involving injury
and wrongful death.
Construction Claims / Disputes: We have been involved in the bidding and drafting of construction contracts and the negotiation and resolution of construction claims encompassing a wide spectrum of municipal facilities, including municipal buildings and athl
Construction Claims / Disputes: We have been involved in the bidding and drafting of construction contracts and the negotiation and resolution of construction claims encompassing a wide spectrum of municipal facilities, including municipal buildings and athletic f
Claims / Disputes: We have been involved in the bidding
and drafting of
construction contracts and the negotiation and resolution of construction claims encompassing a wide spectrum of municipal facilities, including municipal buildings and athl
construction contracts
and the negotiation
and resolution of
construction claims encompassing a wide spectrum of municipal facilities, including municipal buildings and athl
construction claims encompassing a wide spectrum of municipal facilities, including municipal buildings and athletic f
claims encompassing a wide spectrum of municipal facilities, including municipal
buildings and athletic fields.
The
building's owner, Station Lands,
and the general contractor in charge of the
construction project, Ledcor Construction, claimed the cost of replacing the windows against a builders» risk insur
construction project, Ledcor
Construction, claimed the cost of replacing the windows against a builders» risk insur
Construction,
claimed the cost of replacing the windows against a builders» risk insurance policy.
«TCC
claims 2.1 The following are examples of the types of
claim which it may be appropriate to bring as TCC
claims --(a)
building or other
construction disputes, including claims for the enforcement of the decisions of adjudicators under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996; (b) engineering disputes; (c) claims by and against engineers, architects, surveyors, accountants and other specialised advisers relating to the services they provide; (d) claims by and against local authorities relating to their statutory duties concerning the development of land or the construction of buildings; (e) claims relating to the design, supply and installation of computers, computer software and related network systems; (f) claims relating to the quality of goods sold or hired, and work done, materials supplied or services rendered; (g) claims between landlord and tenant for breach of a repairing covenant; (h) claims between neighbours, owners and occupiers of land in trespass, nuisance etc; (i) claims relating to the environment (for example, pollution cases); (j) claims arising out of fires; (k) claims involving taking of accounts where these are complicated; and (l) challenges to decisions of arbitrators in construction and engineering disputes including applications for permission to appeal and app
construction disputes, including
claims for the enforcement of the decisions of adjudicators under the Housing Grants,
Construction and Regeneration Act 1996; (b) engineering disputes; (c) claims by and against engineers, architects, surveyors, accountants and other specialised advisers relating to the services they provide; (d) claims by and against local authorities relating to their statutory duties concerning the development of land or the construction of buildings; (e) claims relating to the design, supply and installation of computers, computer software and related network systems; (f) claims relating to the quality of goods sold or hired, and work done, materials supplied or services rendered; (g) claims between landlord and tenant for breach of a repairing covenant; (h) claims between neighbours, owners and occupiers of land in trespass, nuisance etc; (i) claims relating to the environment (for example, pollution cases); (j) claims arising out of fires; (k) claims involving taking of accounts where these are complicated; and (l) challenges to decisions of arbitrators in construction and engineering disputes including applications for permission to appeal and app
Construction and Regeneration Act 1996; (b) engineering disputes; (c)
claims by
and against engineers, architects, surveyors, accountants
and other specialised advisers relating to the services they provide; (d)
claims by
and against local authorities relating to their statutory duties concerning the development of land or the
construction of buildings; (e) claims relating to the design, supply and installation of computers, computer software and related network systems; (f) claims relating to the quality of goods sold or hired, and work done, materials supplied or services rendered; (g) claims between landlord and tenant for breach of a repairing covenant; (h) claims between neighbours, owners and occupiers of land in trespass, nuisance etc; (i) claims relating to the environment (for example, pollution cases); (j) claims arising out of fires; (k) claims involving taking of accounts where these are complicated; and (l) challenges to decisions of arbitrators in construction and engineering disputes including applications for permission to appeal and app
construction of
buildings; (e)
claims relating to the design, supply
and installation of computers, computer software
and related network systems; (f)
claims relating to the quality of goods sold or hired,
and work done, materials supplied or services rendered; (g)
claims between landlord
and tenant for breach of a repairing covenant; (h)
claims between neighbours, owners
and occupiers of land in trespass, nuisance etc; (i)
claims relating to the environment (for example, pollution cases); (j)
claims arising out of fires; (k)
claims involving taking of accounts where these are complicated;
and (l) challenges to decisions of arbitrators in
construction and engineering disputes including applications for permission to appeal and app
construction and engineering disputes including applications for permission to appeal
and appeals.»
In light of the evidence of the plaintiffs» own expert
and giving the matter my best consideration,
and recognizing that the process can not yield a figure of mathematical precision, especially in light of the conflicting expert evidence adduced, I conclude that the proper amount for the
building loss
claim is $ 325,000.00, being a fair depreciated value,
and $ 50,000.00 for part of the cost of the new
construction for a total of $ 375,000.00.
Business Development: Brokering various business dealings that further the diversification of Indian economies Developing
and accessing commercial financial programs
and services for tribal governments, including tax - exempt offerings
and federally - guaranteed housing loans Serving as issuer or underwriter's counsel in tribal bond issuances Ensuring tribal compliance with Bank Secrecy Act
and other federal financial regulatory requirements Handling federal
and state income, excise, B&O, property
and other tax matters for tribes
and tribal businesses Chartering tribal business enterprises under tribal, state
and federal law Registering
and protecting tribal trademarks
and copyrights Negotiating franchise agreements for restaurants
and retail stores on Indian reservations Custom - tailoring
construction contracts for tribes
and general contractors Helping secure federal SBA 8 (a)
and other contracting preferences for Indian - owned businesses Facilitating contractual relations between tribes
and tribal casinos,
and gaming vendors
Building tribal workers» compensation
and self - insurance programs Government Relations: Handling state
and federal regulatory matters in the areas of tribal gaming, environmental
and cultural resources, workers» compensation, taxation, health care
and education Negotiating tribal - state gaming compacts
and fuel
and cigarette compacts,
and inter-local land use
and law enforcement agreements Advocacy before the Washington State Gambling Commission, Washington Indian Gaming Association
and National Indian Gaming Commission Preparing tribal codes
and regulations, including tribal court, commercial, gaming, taxation, energy development, environmental
and cultural resources protection, labor & employment,
and workers» compensation laws Developing employee handbooks, manuals
and personnel policies Advocacy in areas of treaty rights, gaming, jurisdiction, taxation, environmental
and cultural resource protection Brokering fee - to - trust
and related real estate
and jurisdictional transactions Litigation & Appellate Services: Handling complex Indian law litigation, including commercial, labor & employment, tax, land use, treaty rights, natural
and cultural resource matters Litigating tribal trust mismanagement
claims against the United States, and evaluating tribal and individual property claims under the Indian Claims Limitation Act Defending tribes and tribal insureds from tort claims brought against them in tribal, state and federal courts, including defense tenders pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act Assisting tribal insureds in insurance coverage negotiations, and litigation Representing individual tribal members in tribal and state civil and criminal proceedings, including BIA prosecutions and Indian probate proceedings Assisting tribal governments with tribal, state and federal court appeals, including the preparation of amicus curiae briefs Our Indian law & gaming attorneys collaborate to publish the quarterly «Indian Legal Advisor ``, designed to provide Indian Country valuable information about legal and political developments affecting tribal r
claims against the United States,
and evaluating tribal
and individual property
claims under the Indian Claims Limitation Act Defending tribes and tribal insureds from tort claims brought against them in tribal, state and federal courts, including defense tenders pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act Assisting tribal insureds in insurance coverage negotiations, and litigation Representing individual tribal members in tribal and state civil and criminal proceedings, including BIA prosecutions and Indian probate proceedings Assisting tribal governments with tribal, state and federal court appeals, including the preparation of amicus curiae briefs Our Indian law & gaming attorneys collaborate to publish the quarterly «Indian Legal Advisor ``, designed to provide Indian Country valuable information about legal and political developments affecting tribal r
claims under the Indian
Claims Limitation Act Defending tribes and tribal insureds from tort claims brought against them in tribal, state and federal courts, including defense tenders pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act Assisting tribal insureds in insurance coverage negotiations, and litigation Representing individual tribal members in tribal and state civil and criminal proceedings, including BIA prosecutions and Indian probate proceedings Assisting tribal governments with tribal, state and federal court appeals, including the preparation of amicus curiae briefs Our Indian law & gaming attorneys collaborate to publish the quarterly «Indian Legal Advisor ``, designed to provide Indian Country valuable information about legal and political developments affecting tribal r
Claims Limitation Act Defending tribes
and tribal insureds from tort
claims brought against them in tribal, state and federal courts, including defense tenders pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act Assisting tribal insureds in insurance coverage negotiations, and litigation Representing individual tribal members in tribal and state civil and criminal proceedings, including BIA prosecutions and Indian probate proceedings Assisting tribal governments with tribal, state and federal court appeals, including the preparation of amicus curiae briefs Our Indian law & gaming attorneys collaborate to publish the quarterly «Indian Legal Advisor ``, designed to provide Indian Country valuable information about legal and political developments affecting tribal r
claims brought against them in tribal, state
and federal courts, including defense tenders pursuant to the Federal Tort
Claims Act Assisting tribal insureds in insurance coverage negotiations, and litigation Representing individual tribal members in tribal and state civil and criminal proceedings, including BIA prosecutions and Indian probate proceedings Assisting tribal governments with tribal, state and federal court appeals, including the preparation of amicus curiae briefs Our Indian law & gaming attorneys collaborate to publish the quarterly «Indian Legal Advisor ``, designed to provide Indian Country valuable information about legal and political developments affecting tribal r
Claims Act Assisting tribal insureds in insurance coverage negotiations,
and litigation Representing individual tribal members in tribal
and state civil
and criminal proceedings, including BIA prosecutions
and Indian probate proceedings Assisting tribal governments with tribal, state
and federal court appeals, including the preparation of amicus curiae briefs Our Indian law & gaming attorneys collaborate to publish the quarterly «Indian Legal Advisor ``, designed to provide Indian Country valuable information about legal
and political developments affecting tribal rights.
We will bring
claims against shopping malls, big box retailers, supermarkets, restaurants, apartment
buildings,
construction companies
and other commercial entities, as well as homeowners
and municipalities.
If you were injured in a slip
and fall accident caused by faulty
building maintenance, a
construction site accident caused by property owner, or were injured by toxic exposure from your work, you may have a premises liability
claim.
His experience includes product liability, commercial
and business litigation, real estate litigation, insurance coverage disputes, personal injury defense, counseling on corporate
and individual insurance
claims issues, mass tort litigation, work site accidents, defense of premises liability
claims,
and construction and building materials defects.
Sunny focuses her practice on the defense of design
and construction professionals, both independently
and through their insurance carriers, in complex
construction defect suits asserting a variety of
claims, such as
building and design - related deficiencies.
His successes include a settlement of millions of dollars on
claims relating to
construction and design defects at a major university
building complex,
and the resolution of a complex delay
claim on behalf of a contractor on a major transportation project.
The Charleston
construction attorneys are experienced in helping you with matters of
construction project delays,
building liens, insurance collection,
construction defects
and claims that arise on the job site.
This include a wide scope of matters, such as
building contracts,
construction and builders» liens, bonds
and sureties, tendering,
and construction claims, which pertain to all parties in the
construction industry, including architects, subcontractors, general contractors, material suppliers, builders, designers, developers, planners, engineers
and financial institutions.
Highlights on the contentious side included representing Cruden
Construction in a # 1m termination claim on a design and build contract, and representing Black & Veatch and its insurers in a multi-party claim from its sub-sub-contractor relating to asbestos damage arising from construction at the claimant
Construction in a # 1m termination
claim on a design
and build contract,
and representing Black & Veatch
and its insurers in a multi-party
claim from its sub-sub-contractor relating to asbestos damage arising from
construction at the claimant
construction at the claimant's property.
He has advised on call for tenders,
construction contracts (design
build, project management, BOT, PPP)
and construction claims (extras, loss of productivity, change in design or methods of performance of the work)
and has regularly pleaded before all jurisdiction in Québec.
Advising a UK national contractor on a professional negligence
claim relating the design
and construction of a multi-million pound university
building.
With broad experience in the defence of municipal, professional liability,
construction,
and commercial
claims, including the liability of municipal officials, architects, engineers, geotechnical consultants,
building inspectors, land surveyors,
construction consultants, real estate agents
and brokers, life insurance agents
and brokers, financial
and investment advisors,
and directors
and officers of corporations, he is the key contact for many of the firm's clients.
Defense of multiple
claims and cross-
claims on behalf of a Hong Kong - based
building contractor relating to
construction of a bridge structure.
Shawn has extensive experience advising insurers on
construction losses
and subrogation
claims as well as builders
and home owners on
construction lien
claims and building deficiency
claims brought before the Courts
and at arbitration hearings.
Scott Wolfe Jr. is the CEO of zlien, a company that provides software
and services to help
building - material supply
and construction companies reduce their credit risk
and default receivables by managing mechanics lien
and bond
claim compliance.
Other cases against governmental entities in which we have prevailed include
claims against highway departments for improper maintenance of a road; improper signing of a road; inappropriate
construction areas; cases based upon using improper mixtures for making roads safe during winter storms; negligence in improperly maintaining public
buildings;
and negligent driving by public employees.
His practice has a particular focus on international
construction claims and disputes in relation to civil engineering, industrial (including nuclear)
and building projects, as well as
claims under contracts in the oil
and gas industry.
Mr. Fuente represents builders, contractors,
and developers in breach of contract,
construction defect, mold,
and building product - related
claims.
He has worked with many
claims examiners
and adjusters since starting his career
and he has
built a reputation for his capable handling of their most challenging
and high value bodily injury, property
and construction claims.
Nandakumar also acted for several sub-contractors
and main contractors in
claims relating to various aspects of
building construction which includes interior renovation
and structural
and supply
claims and has bunker
and cargo
claims experience.
An area of her expertise is in
construction claims under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment
construction claims under the
Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment
Construction Industry Security of Payment Act (SOPA).
claims by
and against local authorities relating to their statutory duties concerning the development of land or the
construction of
buildings;
For an overview of Singapore's
Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act («SOP Act»)
and its
claims process, please see our earlier Client Alert on the High Court's decision in this case.
These include personal injury litigation,
building and construction deficiency
and home inspection
claims, improper road
and sidewalk maintenance
claims, environmental spill
claims,
and occupiers» liability
claims.
Represented Pure Asphalt Co., a leading developer, producer
and supplier of high quality coatings for the
construction /
building and automotive / transportation industries, in a trade secret misappropriation suit, including other ancillary
claims.
Just think about it: A
construction site is more dangerous than an office
building and public - facing businesses are more likely to experience a customer liability
claim.
Alabama business insurance quotes will be partly controlled by history of accidents
and resulting
claims, so you can expect a government
building in Montgomery to get lower rates than a
construction site.
Other factors that may account for your policy costs would be the value
and age of the house or apartment
building,
construction type
and prior
claims history.
Managed Property
claims involving damage to
building structures
and personal property while consulting with accountants, architects,
construction workers
and engineers to receive expert evaluations
My experience is in Project Controls
and Scheduling of Industrial
Construction Projects, Commercial Base
Building and Renovation Projects, Developing
Construction Delay
Claims, Time Impact Analysis, Maintenance Turn - Around Schedules
and Co generation
Construction Projects.
Other areas of mediation that will be addressed include the Community Practitioner — landlord - tenant, neighbor, HOA, peer, school; the Civil Mediation Practitioner — small
claims, limited civil, unlimited civil, unlawful detainer, civil harassment; the Restorative Justice Practitioner — victim - offender, criminal restraining orders, restitution, talking circles, spiritual; the Business Practitioner —
construction, employer - employee, labor contracts, malpractice, personal injury, insurance, real estate;
and the Face of the Practitioner — ethics, dispute resolution styles, practice
building
Whether this increase in high rise
construction will lead to a spike in
construction deficiency
claims and potential law suits is not yet known, but recent media coverage indicates that problems have already arisen in some new towers, particularly in glass - walled
buildings.
Given that the boom in high - rise
construction commenced within the last five to 10 years,
claims have already started to surface related to deficiencies in the design,
construction and / or materials of these new
buildings.