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Surety
Surety Credit Basics
2002-01-01 | Rolf A Neuschaefer
Rolf Neuschaefer explains how the surety market is changing in light of September 11 and the downfall of Enron, and the essential elements to a good working relationship with your surety, particularly in such uncertain times.
Construction Defect Coverage
Full Circle Regression: the New ISO "Your Work" Endorsements
2002-01-01 | Patrick J Wielinski
In December, ISO issued two new endorsements for contractors' CGL policies eliminating coverage for property damage arising out of their subcontractors' defective work. Pat Wielinski examines the history and explains the problem.
Design and Professional Liability
Architects and "Design and Construct" Liability under the Americans with Disabilities Act
2001-12-08 | Kenneth A Slavens
Another federal court of appeals has weighed in on the applicability of the ADA to design professions. Ken Slavens explains how the ADA liability exposure of a building designer depends on where the project is located, until a higher court rules on the issue.
Construction Safety
Initial Assessment Site Assessments—Part 2
2001-12-01 | Ron Prichard
In this article, Ron Prichard examines the questions that need to be asked during an initial construction site assessment to determine how the site is meeting both safety and development goals.
Design and Professional Liability
Problems with Arbitration in Design-Build
2001-11-17 | Kent Holland
In this article, Kent Holland explains that when arbitration is the main means of dispute resolution under a design-build contract, why it is so important for all parties to a design be subject to a single arbitration action.
Additional Insured Issues
Who Provides the Defense in Construction Defect Suits?
2001-10-01 | Joseph P Postel
Subcontractors' insurers must provide a complete defense to the developer/general contractor, but can they force others to pitch in? Joe Postel examines recent case law.
Surety
Bonding Tips and Tactics: Contractor Default Insurance
2001-10-01 | Rolf A Neuschaefer
Rolf Neuschaefer examines default insurance—a recent development designed as a substitute for the traditional surety performance guarantee and discusses its shortcomings from a surety producer's perspective.
Design and Professional Liability
You Just Stood There? The Design Professional's Responsibility for Job Site Injuries
2001-09-22 | Kenneth A Slavens
What should the design professional do after witnessing unsafe job site practices by the contractor? Ken Slavens explains how different jurisdictions answer that question and what can be done to both prevent injury and protect liability.
Construction Defect Coverage
Glorifying Form over Substance: "Legally Obligated" in the CGL Insuring Agreement
2001-08-01 | Patrick J Wielinski
Insurers may deny claims where a contractor, absent the filing of a lawsuit, repairs property damage caused by an obvious accident. Pat Wielinski discusses the scenarios, issues, case law, and provides practical pointers for avoiding this situation.
Construction Defect Coverage
Glorifying Form over Substance: "Legally Obligated" in the CGL Insuring Agreement
2001-08-01 | Patrick J Wielinski
Insurers may deny claims where a contractor, absent the filing of a lawsuit, repairs property damage caused by an obvious accident. Pat Wielinski discusses the scenarios, issues, case law, and provides practical pointers for avoiding this situation.
Construction Defect Coverage
Full Circle Regression: the New ISO "Your Work" Endorsements
2002-01-01 | Patrick J Wielinski
Design and Professional Liability
Architects and "Design and Construct" Liability under the Americans with Disabilities Act
2001-12-08 | Kenneth A Slavens
Design and Professional Liability
Problems with Arbitration in Design-Build
2001-11-17 | Kent Holland
Additional Insured Issues
Who Provides the Defense in Construction Defect Suits?
2001-10-01 | Joseph P Postel
Design and Professional Liability
You Just Stood There? The Design Professional's Responsibility for Job Site Injuries
2001-09-22 | Kenneth A Slavens
Construction Defect Coverage
Glorifying Form over Substance: "Legally Obligated" in the CGL Insuring Agreement
2001-08-01 | Patrick J Wielinski
Construction Defect Coverage
Glorifying Form over Substance: "Legally Obligated" in the CGL Insuring Agreement
2001-08-01 | Patrick J Wielinski
