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Long-Planned Miami Mega Mixed-Use Development Nears Initial Debut

September 25, 2018 — Jim Parsons - Engineering News-Record

Economic crises, lawsuits and other complications have thrown multiple wrenches into plans for downtown Miami’s massive Worldcenter mixed-use project over the past 12 years. But to hear the master development group’s managing principal Nitin...

Reprinted courtesy of Jim Parsons, ENR

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Reminder About the Upcoming Mechanic’s Lien Form Change

August 26, 2019 — Christopher G. Hill - Construction Law Musings

As July 1, 2019 approaches with its inevitable changes to the Virginia Code, I wanted to remind you once again that the statutory form for a Virginia mechanic’s lien will change as of that date.

HB2409 passed both houses of the General...

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Mr. Hill may be contacted at chrisghill@constructionlawva.com

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Survey: Workers Lack Awareness of Potentially Hazardous Nanomaterials

December 11, 2018 — Scott Van Voorhis – Engineering News-Record

Microscopic nanoparticles are part of the mix in nearly 600 construction products. The particles add strength, durability and other desired characteristics.

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When Is a Survival Clause Absolutely Necessary?

October 20, 2025 — Scott L. Baker - Los Angeles Litigation Blog

Beginnings and endings in the business world are delicate things. Whether initiating a business deal and partnership or terminating an employee, business owners must take great care to secure their business and adhere to California law.

A...

Reprinted courtesy of Scott L. Baker, Baker & Associates

Mr. Baker may be contacted at slb@bakerslaw.com

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Going Digital in 2019: The Latest Technology for a Bright Future in Construction

February 18, 2019 — Jim Romeo - Construction Executive

The spectrum of technology available to today’s contractors is wide and deep. This techno-ecosystem will change just about every operational tick and tock needed to build world-class projects—from where and how people work to what equipment they...

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OH Supreme Court Rules Against General Contractor in Construction Defect Coverage Dispute

October 30, 2018 — Theresa A. Guertin - Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C.

On October 9, 2018, the Ohio Supreme Court issued a decision in Ohio Northern University v. Charles Construction Services, Inc., Slip Op. 2018-Ohio-4057, finding that a general contractor was not entitled to defense or indemnity from its CGL...

Reprinted courtesy of Theresa A. Guertin, Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C.

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