The Cyber Threat To Construction, Engineering And Energy

Cyber criminals are becoming ever more sophisticated, as are the scams they are executing. Globally there are countless reports in the media of cyber-attacks (from sectoragonstic criminals) on companies operating in these sectors. This article considers some of these issues and draws on the expert views of selected stakeholders in the industry.
Developments in Technology
The pace at which technology is developing in the construction, energy and engineering space is ever increasing, as indeed is the […]

By | February 10th, 2022 ||

Florida Condominium Collapse Forces Massachusetts To Reevaluate Construction And Design Liability Laws

Many states and jurisdictions, including Massachusetts, have been prompted to re-examine their construction and design liability related laws in the wake of the Champlain Towers South high-rise condominium collapse in Surfside, Florida. One such law is under particular scrutiny in Massachusetts. In Massachusetts, Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 260, §2B (the “Statute of Repose”) generally prevents the enforceability of any “action of tort for damages arising out of any deficiency or neglect in the design, planning, construction […]

By | February 3rd, 2022 ||

Termination Of Construction Contract For Convenience By Project Owner

In the past, construction contracts could typically only be terminated if there was a breach of the construction agreement by the owner or contractor. Under such scenarios, litigation often arose concerning whether the termination was proper and whether the contractor might be entitled to lost profits and other damages as a result of the purported unlawful termination. This resulted in costly litigation for both an owner and a contractor if there were potential issues […]

By | January 29th, 2022 ||