Source: https://therealdeal.com, March 1, 2017 By: Francisco Alvarado Property at 2121 N. Bayshore Drive was affected by leaky HVAC, residents say The condominium board at an older building in Edgewater is suing the engineering firm that designed the HVAC system at the property, alleging that the system caused extensive damage to the building. In a […]

Source: http://www.lexology.com, February 24, 2017 By: David Dick, Thompson Coburn LLP A Missouri appellate court has for the first time recognized that a construction contractor may pursue a breach of contract claim against a public entity owner based on the “Spearin doctrine,” meaning the contractor may recover damages based upon deficient plans supplied by the […]

Source: http://www.enr.com, January 24, 2017 By: Scott Van Voorhis Rectification insurance is filling a need on more design-build projects Mistakes made by architects or engineers in the design process can often come back to haunt a general contractor later during construction. Whether it’s a miscalculation in the dimensions of a building’s foundation or the choice […]

Acknowledgement to XL Environmental THE CLAIM An insured contractor was retained to build a church under the design/build construction project delivery method. After the church was completed, the owner noticed cracked concrete, uneven floor tiles, and damage to interior and exterior walls. It was determined that excessive moisture had migrated under the church, causing the […]