| ADDITIONAL INSURED PROVISIONS IN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS |
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| When a general contractor requires a subcontractor to obtain insurance for the subcontractor's work under a construction contract, the general contractor often requires the subcontractor to include the general contractor as an additional insured under the subcontractor's insurance policy. Similarly, when an owner requires a general contractor to obtain insurance for his or her work, the owner may also require the general contractor to include the owner as an additional insured under the general contractor's insurance policy. More... |
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| Construction Defect -- Mold Litigation |
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| Mold is generally introduced into the construction project by poor design, planning, and supervision. Exposure to toxic mold has yielded a variety of ailments. Many causes of action can arise via a mold claim. More... |
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| Types of Construction Insurance |
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| There are several types of insurance products used in the construction industry to cover potential losses. They include Commercial General Liability policies, builder's risk policies, and errors and omissions policies. More... |
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| Excusable v. Non-Excusable Delays in the Construction Process |
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| Time is generally of the essence in construction contracts and delays can have a great impact on the construction project. Construction delays are either excusable or non-excusable, and the nature and cause of the delay will determine who bears the risk of the delay as well as any ensuing damages flowing therefrom. Non-excusable delays rest solely with the party causing the delay and the loss of time and money occasioned by the delay is borne by such party. More... |
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| Written, Oral, and Implied Modifications to Private Construction Contracts |
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| Not all construction contracts are written in the proverbial stone. Oftentimes after construction begins, an owner may decide to upgrade materials or add further work onto the already agreed-upon project. When this happens, changes can occur through a written change-order or request for extra work, by oral requests, or through the course of dealing of the parties. More... |
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