Are subcontractors required to use dispute review boards?

Article Abstract:

The civil infrastructure projects are using the dispute review boards (DRBS) as alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms. The court found that although the DRB process was appropriate and fair for resolving disputes between the owner and the general contractor, it did not have the semblance of fairness in the context of a subcontractor's claim against the owner and general contractor.

Engineering Services, Civil Engineering, Engineering for Nonbuilding Construction, Conflict management, Dispute resolution (Law)

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What is the threshold for 'pass-through' liquidated damages?

Article Abstract:

A contractor could insert and independent liquidated damages clause in the subcontract to prevent the situation where a contractor cannot assess liquidated damages against its subcontractor unless liquidated damages are assessed by the owner. The case, Costello Construction of Maryland, Inc. v. J.D. Long Masonry is used to illustrate liquidated damages disputes.

Liquidated damages, Case overview

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Mistakes all around

Article Abstract:

The trends of the interpretation of industrial contracts by justice officials in various cases are described.

Interpretation and construction, Contracts, Courts

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