“Substantial Completion” is a critical concept in construction contracts and one as to which parties often have contrary conceptions. Finding a definition of Substantial Completion acceptable to both ...

This month I will continue addressing what can be done to reverse the trend of building owners prematurely accepting projects as substantially complete. Although this practice may seem expeditious for ...

The North Carolina Court of Appeals recently issued a decision in Gaston County Board of Education v. Shelco, LLC, et al[1] that has the potential to significantly impact the time limits for claims on ...

I recommend construction contract writers incorporate the commissioning action lists into a broader definition of the “punchlist” that needs to be fully closed-out before final completion can be ...

Experiences over the last two years have shown a spotlight on potential influences and weaknesses affecting substantial completion that have rarely been considered.” — E. Mitchell Swann, P.E., FCIBSE, ...