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Chapter Sixteen Building Green?Litigation and Liability Issues

This chapter basically starts with a general overview of the litigation industry and other liability-related issues such as green material and products claims, etc. Building failure, negligence, and standard of care were also discussed. It is shown that the majority of insurance claims today are building envelope related (including roofs, EIFS, windows, masonry, etc.); not far behind are claims relating to building code issues, followed by mold-related claims, which have recently become a major concern for the insurance industry. Additionally, the main differences between Alternative Dispute Resolution and Traditional Litigation are examined. Likewise, insurance programs and requirements (e.g., for Commercial General Liability, Builder's Risk, Errors and Omissions Insurance, Workman's Compensation Insurance, and Professional Liability Insurance) are compared and explained. Finally, the influence and impact of green features on insurance policies in the United States and standard documents required and related issues are examined.

» Author: Nicholas Mays

» Reference: Handbook of Green Building Design and Construction

» Source: ScienceDirect - GPP

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