In April 2012, the Chicago City Council overwhelmingly approved and established the Chicago Infrastructure Trust (the “Trust”), an innovative approach proposed by Mayor Rahm Emanuel to leverage private investment to fund
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AIA Releases Sustainable Projects Contract Documents
October 18, 2016
Firm News
Sustainability is at the forefront of the construction industry. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently released a set of new contract documents to define roles and responsibilities and to provide procedures and
We were recently asked by an owner client whether or not the client should require that its general contractor obtain a bond for an upcoming, private construction project with an estimated budget of $1.5 million. Given the
Additional Insureds: “Sole Negligence” Language Does Not Preclude Coverage
October 18, 2016
Firm News
Additional insured endorsements are commonly required on construction projects of all kinds. Owners and general contractors usually require their subcontractors to (a) obtain commercial general liability policies (“CGL”)
Seller’s Disclaimer Of the Implied Warranty of Habitability Will Not Extend to General Contractor
October 18, 2016
Firm News
The Illinois Appellate Court recently held that a disclaimer provision that, on its face, applies only to the seller of property, will not be extended to any other party. 1324 W. Pratt Condo. Assoc. v. Platt Constr. Group,