Identifying and Quantifying Government Contract Claims
Practical Training for Project Managers & Supervisors Two-Part Webinar Series: Part Two
In light of the Trump administration’s imposition of 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, construction industry stakeholders are facing renewed cost pressures and potential project delays. This alert discusses how...more
The Supreme Court recently issued a decision that raises big implications for workplace claims brought under state law. Alabama residents who applied for unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic challenged the way...more
Join industry leaders, legal experts, and fellow construction professionals at CI’s 17th National Conference on Navigating Risk in Construction Contracts & Projects, for two impactful days of knowledge sharing, actionable...more
The construction industry faces unique challenges in eDiscovery, from managing vast data volumes to protecting sensitive communications and plans. HaystackID®’s upcoming webcast will explore practical and advanced artificial...more
Key steps when making and assessing extension of time and cost claims for project delays and disruptions caused by increasingly frequent extreme weather events. A growing number of "freak" weather events, such as record...more
A recent holding in Fairfax County Circuit Court reinforces the importance of contractors giving timely claim notice to their insurers. The case, St. Paul Fire and Marine Ins. Co. v. HITT Contracting, Inc., decided on...more
After several hurricanes, a church submitted a first-party property claim. The church also had pending coverage litigation from prior tornado damage. On October 12, 2020, the independent adjuster (IA) inspected and...more
In NASDI, LLC v. Skanska Koch Inc. Kiewit Infrastructure Co. (JV), 2024 WL 1270188 (2d Cir. Mar. 26, 2024), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the District Court’s grant of summary judgment dismissing a...more
Join Partner Larry Mason as he lays a foundation for addressing builder’s risk claim challenges through an exploration of common losses, an overview of the available insurance coverage, an examination of delay damages, and a...more
On Monday, June 17, 2024, the Supreme Judicial Court (“SJC”) issued its decision in Business Interiors Floor Covering Business Trust v. Graycor Construction Company, Inc., et al, which interprets the Massachusetts Prompt...more
In a significant ruling, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals "(Board)" denied a government motion to dismiss claims from McCarthy HITT - Next NGA West JV, a joint venture under contract with the US Army Corps of...more
In Granite Construction Company, ASBCA No. 62281 (November 1, 2023), the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals ("Board") addressed the issue of what constitutes a reasonable period of time to suspend work under the...more
No matter your tier in the construction contracting chain, understanding the nuanced rules and procedures about retainage, back charges, and other payment withholdings is critical to managing cash flow and protecting your...more
While looking at the recoverability of damages, the High Court has taken a look at whether you can contract with yourself. When thought of in humans terms, the answer seems obvious: surely my left arm cannot contract with my...more
The High Court has provided guidance on a contractor’s general right to suspend works, the enforceability of liquidated damages upon termination, and the recoverability of financing costs as part of loss of revenue....more
Early 2022 decisions interpreting Ontario’s new mandatory dismissal for delay regime were glad tidings for defendants, suggesting the regime would be strictly applied. However, over the course of 2022, the pendulum swung in...more
A local organization appealed the denial of its challenge to the approval of an affordable housing project and disputed the trial court’s order requiring it to post a bond. The Court of Appeal rejected plaintiff’s contentions...more
Liquidated damages provisions are commonplace in construction contracts. One would think that given the strong Texas public policy favoring freedom of contract, bargained for liquidated damages would be easily enforceable in...more
Measuring delay from a loss under a builder’s risk insurance policy is perhaps the most complicated of all time element measures in the claims world. Setting aside the numerous complex issues of coverage, builders risk time...more
With interest rates on the rise, sticky inflation, few signs of a cooling labor market, and continued instability in Russia, China and beyond affecting energy prices and exports, the builder's risk insurance industry is in...more
The Canadian Institute’s 15th Annual Conference on Managing Risk in Construction Contracts & Projects, Western Canada Edition is returning to Edmonton on January 25-26, 2023. This two-day conference is specifically...more
In September of 2022, Hurricane Ian struck Florida with a force and onslaught of rain and flooding of biblical proportion that some say has not been seen in the last 1,000 years. Yet, once again, Floridians must pick up the...more
Hurricane Ian’s unprecedented size and strength is taking a major toll on the state of Florida and other areas in the southeast United States, which is likely to cause impacts to the construction industry. Akerman attorneys...more
Filing a claim against a government agency to recover time and/or money related to a contract can be a daunting process. Understanding the claims process and, if necessary, the appeals process is essential. Whether...more