On January 6, 2011, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) signed a contract with Seattle Tunnel Partners for the biggest piece of the SR 99 Viaduct replacement project, the 1.7 mile long tunnel carrying traffic from the south end of the Seattle waterfront to near the Seattle Center. This is a design-build contract with
Owners and developers: keep your eye on Section 106 compliance
A recent federal court decision underscores how a federal agency’s failure to comply with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act can impact construction projects.
Section 106 is a procedural statute that requires each federal agency to take into account the effect of its “undertakings” on properties listed on or eligible for listing on
Have You Updated Your Mechanic’s Lien Procedures in California?
Now that the holiday frenzy has wound down, many have overlooked the necessity of updating their mechanic’s lien procedures in California. Effective January 1, 2011, prevailing California law imposes new requirements and notice procedures for effective lien actions on mechanic’s lien claimants. These changes immediately affect the preparation, service, and recordation of mechanic’s lien claims. California Civil Code
Oregon Supreme Court Hears Abraham Appeal
Last month the Oregon Supreme Court heard oral argument in Abraham v. T. Henry Construction, Inc., a residential construction defect case. Shortly after the Oregon Court of Appeals published its opinion in September 2009, Ahead of Schedule authors Eric Grasberger (“Negligence Claims Take Another Twist in Oregon” and Kip Childs (“Oregon