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Design and Professional Liability

Ambiguity Does Not Doom a Limitation of Liability Clause

2024-08-09 | Kenneth A Slavens

The limitation of liability clause is not subject to the same strict review as an exculpatory clause. Ken Slavens relates the case and lessons learned.

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.

Employee Well-Being

Supporting Mental Health Caregivers, Particularly Parents

2024-07-12 | Sally Spencer-Thomas

Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas recommends supporting employees who are parenting children with mental health conditions.

Construction Safety

Safer Alternatives to Killer Pulleys

2024-06-28 | TJ Lyons

TJ Lyons takes a hard look at conventional pulleys and their drawbacks and offers suggestions for options that get the job done without injuring construction workers.

Employee Well-Being

Three Ways Employers Can Stop Worker Suicide

2024-06-28 | Sally Spencer-Thomas

The National Strategy for Suicide Prevention is a new 10-year comprehensive approach to suicide prevention. Sally Spencer-Thomas looks at one of its stated goals.

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.

Builders Risk Insurance

Soft Costs and Rental Value Coverages Denied for Additional Named Insured

2024-04-26 | Steven A Coombs

A recent case reveals potential problems with a builders risk policy when issued to a project contractor. Steven Coombs explains.