Topic
Design-Build
27 published works
Construction & Infrastructure Law Blog
Two New Laws Create More Design-Build Opportunities for Local Governments and State Agencies
By Meredith A. Jones-McKeown Most Local Governments Can Now Use Design-Build Methodology on Projects Over $1 Million All cities can now use design-build project delivery systems for buildings with a…
Ahead of Schedule
Is your project’s design work insured? Here’s an insurance policy to keep in mind
With all the stuff to worry about during a construction project, one of the areas that’s commonly overlooked is insurance coverage. Owners and contractors often assume that the parties they’re…
Infrastructure Law Blog
New design-build authority for cities, transit operators and Sonoma Valley Health Care District
Governor Schwarzenegger recently signed three bills which will expand the ability of cities, transit operators and the Sonoma Valley Health Care District to award projects on a design-build basis. Each of…
Infrastructure Law Blog
New bill would expand design-build authority for cities and specified projects
A new bill authored by Doris Wolk would expand the authority to award projects on a design-build basis to all cities, as well as to projects by any “qualified entity”…
Infrastructure Law Blog
2007 Legislation Affecting the Construction Industry
New laws concerning the construction industry will go into effect in 2007, some of which are previewed below. These laws encompass a wide variety of issues including indemnification of design professionals,…
Infrastructure Law Blog
New bill expands design-build authority for transit operators
On September 14, 2006, the Governor signed AB 372 expanding design-build authority for transit operators by revising Public Contract Code sections 20209.5, 20209.7 and 20209.14. Transit operators interested in utilizing the…
Infrastructure Law Blog
State legislature expands statutory design-build authority to apply to more cities and counties
Pursuant to three separate bills, the state legislature expanded existing statutory authority to award construction contracts on a design-build basis to apply to more cities and counties as of January…