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Porter Hedges LLP

How Long Does that “One Year Warranty” Last? Longer than You Might Think

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If you ask owners, general contractors, or subcontractors how long the warranty lasts that they received or gave on a construction project, they will often tell you that they have a “one year warranty.” However, if the...more

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Understanding the Basics of a Construction Contract

Construction contracts are essential in the construction industry, governing the relationships and responsibilities of all parties involved in a project. Whether you’re a contractor, subcontractor, or property owner,...more

Conn Kavanaugh

Residential Construction Projects: Pre-construction Part 1

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This Article is Part 1 in a series of articles discussing common considerations that homeowners should look for before, during, and after a residential construction project. Part 1 focuses on arguably the most important...more

Porter Hedges LLP

Call-Back Periods In Call-Back Warranties – The Confusion Surrounding Their Effect On Other Warranties In Construction Contracts

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Commercial construction contracts between owners and contractors, such as the form AIA Document A201 contract, often include various express warranties whereby the contractor warrants its work on the project to the owner....more

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Let Freedom of Contract Ring - NC Supreme Court Upholds Enforceability of Long-Term Express Warranties

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In the summer of 2013, a divided North Carolina Court of Appeals caused a stir in the construction community when it held in Christie v. Hartley Construction, Inc., 745 S.E.2d 60 (N.C. App. 2013) (hereinafter “Christie 1”)...more

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N.C. Supreme Court Poised to Decide Value of Long-Term Express Warranties on Construction Projects

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Is a twenty-year product or construction warranty really good for twenty years? The North Carolina Supreme Court is poised to hear arguments in the case of Christie v. Hartley Construction, Inc. and the outcome will be...more

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