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Valuation of Extras and Changes

Often during a construction project, the contractor will be called upon to either perform work according to a modification of the construction contract or perform extra work that was not called for in the original contract. However, the...

"SICK BUILDINGS"

Recent litigation regarding construction defects have included defects that involve "sick buildings." "Sick buildings" are generally defined as building that make people sick. These types of buildings include buildings that are...

Punch List

In construction, substantial completion of the project is a critical hallmark and translates to that date that the owner can occupy or use the project for its intended purpose. Achieving "substantial completion" generally requires that all the...

ACTIONS AGAINST DESIGN PROFESSIONALS

When a construction project involves a defect in the design of the project, an owner may look to a contractor or a design professional, such as an architect or an engineer, for the cause of the defect.

Although...

Owner's Ratification of Agent's Actions

An owner's agent with respect to the construction process may exceed his authority. When this happens (of course, there are exceptions), the owner will not be held to the ramifications stemming from the agent's act. However, the owner may take a...