Contractor’s professional liability (CPrL) policies are becoming popular for their ability to cover damages arising from the acts, errors, and omissions of professional services performed by or on behalf of any construction firm, be it a general contractor (GC), design-builder, construction manager (at risk or agency), or specialty subcontractor.
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A recent report on construction dispute causes, values, and lengths has revealed North American disputes last nearly two months longer than those in other regions.
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The construction project manager wears many hats, and one may be that of expert witness. As a project manager, the goal is to determine time and cost, not fault.
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Masonry brickwork is testimony to the traditional collaboration between architect, engineer, and mason. Unfortunately, many architects and engineers have curtailed their collaborative construction activities, perceiving the risk of litigation as too great.
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The doctrine of privity in the common law of contract protects architects and engineers from lawsuits by contractors by requiring that for one party to sue another, there must be a contract between them.
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