Navillus Settles Into Normal Business Life After One-Year Bankruptcy Richard Korman January 9, 2019 No Comments New York City contractor's conflict with building trades unions appears over.Read More
Project Undeliverable A Dissenter's Tale of South Carolina's Nuclear Project Fiasco Former Vice President Testifies That Utility Forced Her Out Over Project Cost Estimates Richard Korman December 19, 2018 No Comments Former vice president testifies that utility executives deceived public about cost to finish abandoned South Carolina projectRead More
Commentary on the California Wildfires What A Visit To The Woolsey Fire Taught Me Richard Korman November 18, 2018 No Comments Only a retreat from dense development and living in the fire-prone areas can prevent endless catastrophes.Read More
Construction Risk The Case For Designers Shouldering More Legal Responsibility A consultant and attorney says increased designer liability is good for construction Richard Korman November 13, 2018 14 Comments Why it would help if designers worked under a 'fiduciary responsibility' like doctors.Read More
Quality Control Failed Truss Chords Add to Cost of Baton Rouge Library Mediation will start soon to allocate responsibility for $2 million in repairs and rework Richard Korman October 30, 2018 No Comments Work has been stalled since April on the $18-million branch library in East Baton Rouge Parish.Read More
Construction Lawsuits Court Upholds Verdict Ordering $109M Payout By ConAgra to Jacobs Appeals court judges say Jacobs was indemnified and had no role in 2009 explosion Richard Korman September 18, 2018 One Comment What is unusual is that Jacobs didn't work at project on the day of fatal blast.Read More
Commentary on The American Construction Worker Boom Times Didn't Win Construction Workers Big Paydays or Retirement Benefits Labor Day 2018 is a celebration of work, not compensation Richard Korman August 31, 2018 2 Comments Take a look at some of the trends and numbers.Read More
Writing About Engineering and Construction A Guide For Submissions to ENR's Viewpoint Section How to increase your chances of being published Richard Korman August 29, 2018 No Comments What makes a good viewpoint submission to ENR?Read More
Two Insurers Balk at Coverage for FIGG on Florida Collapse Exclusions said to back position of Travelers, Phoenix on claims Richard Korman August 16, 2018 3 Comments One attorney estimates the total settlements for death and injury could top $90 million.Read More
Construction Labor Carpenters Break With New York Building Trades Unions in Pact With Developer Union regional council is locked in bitter dispute with Related Cos. Richard Korman August 15, 2018 One Comment An initial victory is won by a developer that is battling New York unions.Read More