Builder’s Risk Coverage For Construction Defects And Accidents Caused By Defective Workmanship

Construction project accidents and defects are costly and complicated and often result in hotly fought and extended battles over BRI coverage. One of the more common coverage disputes is the extent of builders risk coverage for defective workmanship.

Many legal issues impact BRI recovery for construction accidents or defects caused by defective workmanship. Unlike CGL policies commonly used in the U.S., there is no standard form BRI policy, so coverage is sometimes dependent on subtle distinctions in […]

By | June 7th, 2023 ||

OFCCP’s Mega Construction Project Program: OFCCP Continues Its Focus On The Construction Industry

As part of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs’ (OFCCP) continued focus on the construction industry amid the Biden administration’s infrastructure push, the agency is homing in on major construction projects funded by the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).
Quick Hits

OFCCP unveiled a list of 12 construction projects to be part of its 2023 Mega Construction Project Program.
As part of the program, OFCCP will provide “compliance assistance” to […]

By | May 23rd, 2023 ||

Legal Developments In Construction Law: May 2023

1. Court of Appeal says co-insurance all risks policy does not cover contractor for defective work
The Rugby Football Union took out a Joint Names All Risks Insurance policy for works at Twickenham Stadium. Power cables forming part of the works were damaged and had to be replaced and the RFU, which alleged that the damage had been caused by defective design and installation of ductwork for the cables, recovered the cable replacement costs from […]

By | May 16th, 2023 ||