Source: Berkley Design Professional, https://www.berkleydp.com/ Elevation data for curb height was improperly represented in the CAD files and plotted to the hard copy construction documents for a 2,500 linear-foot-portion of a concrete curb surrounding a large bus storage parking area. The policyholder, a civil/surveyor firm, neglected to perform a check of the 2D construction document […]

Source: Berkley Design Professional, https://www.berkleydp.com/ A surveyor was retained by a contractor to stake the corners of a new single-family house. The surveyor referred to a site plan and utility data that was out of date. An updated site plan, including revised building location and existing utility information, was issued by the architect and civil […]

Source: Berkley Design Professional, https://www.berkleydp.com/ An architect completed the design for a multi-use project which included retail, office and residential components. The project was put on hold prior to construction. Eighteen months later, the developer approached the architect and wanted to put the project out to bid. Unfortunately, in the interim, several local building codes […]

Source: Berkley Design Professional, https://www.berkleydp.com/ A local architect of record (AOR) worked together with an out-of-state design architect on a new university dormitory project. With construction about 50% complete, it was discovered that several bathroom types were not in full compliance with FHA accessibility regulations. The design architect had retained an accessibility consultant, and the […]

Source: Berkley Design Professional, https://www.berkleydp.com/ An architect was hired to renovate a garage and kitchen for a private residence with workspace under the garage. The architect did not confirm site conditions and did not realize the lot sloped considerably in the area of the renovations. As a result, the contractor excavated to the depth defined […]

Source:https://www.jdsupra.com/, March 28, 2022 In the recent decision of Korte & Luitjohan Contractors Inc. v. Erie Insurance Exchange, the Fifth District Appellate Court of Illinois reaffirmed that, under Illinois law: (1) construction defects generally do not trigger coverage under commercial general liability insurance policies; (2) such policies generally do not cover the cost to repair construction […]

Source: https://www.kcentv.com/, March 27, 2022 By: Fe;isa Cardenas Killeen Emergency crews are responding to a vehicle rollover accident involving an 8,700-gallon gasoline tanker Sunday at the intersection of Rosewood Drive and Central Texas Expressway. Residents may smell gasoline in the area, according to the City of Killeen press release, but the city assures residents that […]

Source: https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/, March 18, 2022 More than 200 gallons of a cleaning product were spilled at a creamery in Rohnert Park on Friday morning, prompting a hazmat response and a shelter-in-place for nearby businesses. According to the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety, crews were called to the Straus Family Creamery at 655 Park Court […]

Source: https://www.fayobserver.com/, March 22, 2022 By: Ivey Schofield For years, statewide, regional and local groups have fought to hold an area chemical plant accountable for its alleged groundwater contamination. On Friday, Cumberland County joined the fight, filing a lawsuit against Chemours and its parent company, DuPont. The lawsuit, filed by Crueger Dickson LLC. and Baron & […]

Source: Berkley Design Professional, https://www.berkleydp.com/ Auto Dealership Drama An architect designed an auto dealership and its scope of services included civil engineering and construction contract administration. Several years later, when the owner entered into negotiations to sell the dealership, the purchaser’s inspector discovered multiple construction defects – some of which caused water intrusion that were […]

Source: Berkley Design Professional, https://www.berkleydp.com/ Defective Administration A small architectural firm provided design and construction contract administration (CCA) services for a two-story addition to a library that was several hours from their office. The contractor was terminated by the owner after numerous construction defects were identified during construction. The owner demanded that the contractor’s bonding […]

Source: Berkley Design Professional, https://www.berkleydp.com/ The Failing Foundation An architect designed a new church building and was also responsible for providing engineering services. There were numerous issues regarding the quality of the construction work—the foundation, in particular. The architect used its standard contract which stated that they would “ensure” contractor performance in accordance with plans […]