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When is a collateral warranty a “construction contract”?

Practical Law Construction

Or should that be, when is a collateral warranty not a construction contract? There was a dispute over defects and sums due and, in June 2017, the parties entered into a settlement agreement. In August 2017, Toppan granted a lease to Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) Ltd so it could operate the care home.

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Built on Happiness: Meet Pro Builder's 2023 Builder of the Year

The Pro Builder

These notes give the design team vital insights into buyers who are coming in to finish making selections for their new homes and through construction, orientation, and warranty. A month into her tenure at the company, Alli’s rental apartment flooded (which Schell’s warranty department fixed without hesitation).

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#71:  Product Warranties of Future Performance

NH Construction Law

” The limited warranty at the end states that if the shingles fail in the first 30 years due to manufacturing defects, Manufacturer will pay to replace them according to a prorated formula (the longer into the 30 years, the lesser the Manufacturer’s liability) but excluding the costs of tear down, disposal and new installation.

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#111:  The "One Year" Warranty: Myth and Reality

NH Construction Law

A common misperception among commercial contractors, particularly those who use standard form contracts, is that their warranty obligations only last for a year. The AIA’s popular A201 (2017) General Conditions imposes several warranty obligations on the contractor. The basic one is found in Section 3.5.1,

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How to Choose Trusted Tiny Home Builders in Queensland: Expert Guide 2025

UK Construction Blog

On top of that, builders like Aussie Tiny Houses have completed more than 250 projects since 2017. Happy customers often praise: Construction detail work Professional communication On-time completion After-sale support Top builders offer detailed warranties from 1 to 2 years on general construction. Maximum height: 4.3m

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Why It’s Time for Contractors to Adopt Collaborative BIM

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The JBKnowledge 2017 Construction Technology Report , which covers topics such as software adoption and IT investment, reveals some interesting—and perhaps a little troubling—insights about BIM. The 2017 report found the industry hasn’t made much progress in this regard. in 2016 to 10.4

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Toll Brothers City Living® and Daiwa House Announce Joint Venture to Develop Waterfront High-Rise Condominium Community on New Jersey’s Gold Coast

Civil + Structural Engineer

In the coming decades, Daiwa House looks forward to continuing its goal of partnering with developers to provide Americans with superior places to live.