Chapter 8 - § 8.6 • CONCLUSION

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§ 8.6 • CONCLUSION

The demands generated by more costly and complex design and construction methods place ever-increasing pressure on A/Es and other construction professionals to deliver "perfect" projects on time and within budget. Tight budgets and the drive to protect the bottom line have removed budgetary cushions that in times gone by might have absorbed increased construction costs or the cost of repairs and modifications. The predictable and seemingly unavoidable result of these pressures is an increase in claims against A/Es.

Attorneys representing A/Es must acquaint themselves not only with general principles of contract and negligence actions, but also with...