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INTRODUCTION: OVERVIEW OF SCAFFOLD COLLAPSES & FAILURES - A scaffold is a simple and temporary structure, erected to facilitate the construction or remediation of a main structure, but it may not be given the attention in...more
Welcome to our sixth issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights e-newsletter - The Site Report. During the summer months, our firm is pleased to host a talented group of law students, who get the opportunity...more
Florida Chapter 2023-203: Ensuring Building Safety in the Wake of Tragedies - It often takes a crisis for society and government to react. Whether it be seat belts, smoking, or building safety, unfortunately, catastrophe...more
The cost of construction insurance in Florida is having developers second-guess their willingness to invest in the Sunshine State, while business leaders are growing concerned that higher insurance costs may slow Florida’s...more
In this Insight, first published in PLC, Kim Roberts, Katharine Tulloch and Corinna Whittle consider the key changes that parties may want to make to their construction contracts to take account of the new regulatory regime...more
The plaintiff, a diesel technician, was lying beneath a lifted trailer working on a faulty airbrake system when the trailer fell on him, causing catastrophic injuries. The Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court’s dismissal...more
On March 7, 2024, approximately 1,200 members of the construction industry participated in NC’s 43rd State Construction Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina. In case you missed the Conference, Spilman attorneys Stephanie...more
AN OVERVIEW OF THE CAUSES OF ROOF FAILURE - Collapses of wood-framed roofs are frequently reported in North America, ranging from simple agricultural roofs to complex roofs in industrial buildings. Controllable factors...more
NY Governor's Veto of Wind Power Bill “Undermines Industry," Critics Say- “The bill known as the ‘Planned Offshore Wind Transmission Act’ has been working its way through the state legislature since April 2023.” Why...more
Florida Statute 2023-203: Ensuring Building Safety in the Wake of Tragedies - It often takes a crisis for society and government to react. Whether it be seat belts, smoking, or building safety, unfortunately, catastrophe can...more
On 17 August 2023, the government published details of the design, construction and occupation regimes which will be introduced for higher-risk buildings, coming into effect on 1 October 2023. Those affected should...more
Here are the Top Risks for the Construction and Engineering Sector - “Business interruption/supply chain disruption and natural catastrophes are the top risks for the construction and engineering industry, followed by the...more
The registration process for higher-risk buildings opened on 12 April 2023, and anyone responsible for registration must make sure their building has been registered by 1 October 2023, or face a possible fine or imprisonment....more
The N.C. Building Code Council is required by North Carolina law to reevaluate the building code every six years. In light of climate change legislation enacted in North Carolina on the heels of Governor Cooper’s 2019 Clean...more
What Employers Can Do When a Union Knocks on Their Door - When a union knocks on an employer's door, it can be a shock and awe experience for the unprepared employer. It is important for employers to understand their...more
In a previous blog, I explored one aspect of the statutory reallocation of risk for the costs of works to remedy building safety issues in the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA 2022). The focus of that blog was the new landlord’s...more
The Site Report has extensively discussed the developments of 3-D printing building construction and its impact on the construction industry. 3-D printing structures is becoming more commonplace. Last month, Iowa State...more
The Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA 2022) creates a whole new world of building safety regulation and litigation. A key legislative objective was to regulate and direct responsibility for the cost of works to remedy building...more
Green building and energy conservation are now more commonplace in the United States with State and Local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) adopting some version of the International Code Council’s (ICC) suite of...more
As we all know, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused us all to focus in different in directions. That has been the case here at Spilman as well. But as we wind down 2021, we wanted to reach back out to our clients and friends...more
A school district may impose reasonable school impact fees based on the general type of development, regardless of whether the specific subtype of development will or will not generate new students. AMCAL Chico, LLC v. Chico...more
Nach einem aktuellen Urteil des Verwaltungsgerichtshofs Baden-Württemberg war die vorzeitige Ausnutzung des Baurechts nach § 33 des Baugesetzbuchs (BauGB) bei sog. planreifen Bebauungsplänen bislang mit beachtlichen Risiken...more
Governor Brown has signed AB 2913 (Wood), which amends current law to extend the duration of building permits from six months to one year. Under current law, a building permit is subject to the state Building Standards Code...more
A city’s interpretation of the building code is entitled to significant deference in light of the city’s expertise regarding land-use determinations. Harrington v. City of Davis, 16 Cal. App. 5th 420 (2017)....more
We all remember the litigation nightmare surrounding synthetic stucco or EIFS (exterior insulation finish systems) in the recent past. Now, commentators worry that Adhered Concrete Masonry Veneer, also known as manufactured...more