Brian Morrow, P.E., EsqBetter RoadsContractor’s claim against government for breach of implied covenant of good faith andfair dealing deniedIn a recent case involving utility work on an Army base – Appeal of Tug Hill Construction, Inc. (Oct. 16, 2014) – the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (Board) denied a contractor’s claim for $11.4 million based on an alleged breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing by the government. The […]December 8, 2014Better RoadsDelays and disruptions clause deemed unenforceableIn a recent case involving no-damages-for-delay clauses – Zachry Construction Corp. v. Port of Houston Authority of Harris County, Aug. 29, 2014 – the Texas Supreme Court held a no-damages-for-delay provision in a construction contract by the Port of Houston was unenforceable. No-damages-for-delay clauses can be found in private construction contracts, and public construction contracts […]October 9, 2014Better RoadsWhy Construction Delays Cost MoneyContractor makes claim against Army Corps of Engineers for delay damages.August 6, 2014Better RoadsContractor’s dewatering claim for $24 million dismissed based on failure to follow contract disputes actContractor’s dewatering claim for $24 million was dismissed based on failure to follow contract disputes act.July 2, 2014Better RoadsUnlicensed contractors on federal construction projects are entitled to payment under the Miller ActIn a recent case involving the intersection of state and federal law – Technica LLC v. Carolina Casualty Insurance Company (U. S. Court of Appeals, 9`11 Circuit, April 29, 2014) – a federal court held that a California law restricting the right of unlicensed contractors to obtain payment did not apply to actions under the […]June 13, 2014Better RoadsPut It In WritingClaims against the Georgia DOT for increased material costs are denied due to failure to comply with claim-notice requirements.May 7, 2014Better RoadsUnsteady GroundCorps of Engineers denies contractor’s Type 1 differing site condition claim on Iraqi project.April 12, 2014Page 1 of 1Top StoriesMaintenanceHow to Protect Your Tools and Equipment Against Winter’s WorstCold weather can wreak havoc on your tools and equipment. Follow this checklist to winterize your assets and prevent costly damage.MaintenanceHow to handle DEF in freezing temperaturesMarket PulseDodge Economist: Prepare for a Rocky First Half of 2023Vintage EquipmentRare Kubotas – 1979 KH-10 Excavator, Other Gems Found and RestoredExcavatorsDoosan Launches Next-Generation Wheel Excavator Lineup
