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“The Threshold Question On Threshold Inspections: To Whom Does The Threshold Inspector Owe A Duty?,” ActionLine

The position of threshold inspector 1 has its origin in the March 27, 1981 collapse of the then under construction, Harbour Cay Condominium building in Cocoa Beach, Florida. On that day, the five-story flat-plate reinforced concrete building collapsed as concrete was being placed for the roof slab. 2 Eleven workers were killed and twenty-three were injured. 3 The collapse was caused by a combination of design defects, incorrect steel placement, and possible shoring issues. 4...

“Contractors Prepare to Face COVID-19 Challenges for the Long Haul,” Construction Dive

Construction Dive takes a look at how construction companies are adapting and coming to terms with the longtime implications of COVID-19. Construction Law & Litigation Shareholder Steve Lesser discusses how the pandemic has led contractors to read thoroughly through force majeure clauses in their contracts. “The cost of construction is now changing because of all these different precautions. Contractors are making COVID-19 claims as to owners saying ‘Hey, because of this pandemic it’s a force majeure event and I had to incur additional costs and expense.’”...

“Public Construction Projects Suffer Fallout of COVID-19,” Construction Executive

With the pandemic impacting the construction industry, hundreds of millions of dollars of public construction revenues are at stake. Those impacted need to analyze their contractual rights and responsibilities immediately. Government construction projects forced or anticipated to shut down may result in the termination of a contract or contracts. Becker Shareholder Mark Stempler offers hard-hitting advice for those affected by this COVID-19 fallout, read the full article on Construction Executive....