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A construction contractor agreed to install a chimney for a radiant wood-burning stove as part of a residential renovation. When construction began, the contractor refused to install the chimney near a combustible wall, as creating a fire hazard. Owner sued for breach of contract, having…
Four bills concern education in construction, or construction of educational institutions. House Bill 110 would create a college-credit Apprenticeship Program for high school students. Sponsored by Representative Christina Hagan (R, Alliance), the bill would award college credits to eligible high school students, employed by businesses…
An active duty service person and spouse would receive a year’s professional license, such as a construction contractor’s license, if the person holds a similar license in another state under House Bill 75, sponsored by freshman Representative Theresa Gavarone (R, Bowling Green). The new law…
Three bills introduced in the Ohio General Assembly will change current law relating to Building Codes, including allowing a township to adopt its own Code provisions. Senate Bill 43, sponsored by Senator Kevin Bacon (R, Columbus), would grant authority to townships to override the Ohio…
Two new bills would create state registration of Roofing Contractors and Home Improvement Contractors, initiatives that began in the prior General Assembly session. Senate Bill 115, sponsored by Senator Kevin Bacon (R, Columbus), would require any Roofing Contractor to register with the Ohio Construction Industry…
For a second time in less than a year, Senator Kris Jordan (R, Delaware) introduced legislation that would close each state agency unless affirmatively renewed, after a performance audit by the State Auditor. Former Senate President Keith Faber (R, Celina), now in the House of…
For a third legislative session, Rep. Jay Edwards (R, Nelsonville) is set to introduce legislation that mandates design professionals to specify all materials for water. The legislation is supported by the Chemical Council in an effort to prevent professional engineers from specifying materials to the…
A Court of Appeals found against a comprehensive general liability (CGL) insurer when an owner suffered water damages caused by faulty workmanship of a subcontractor. This result is opposite recent Ohio Supreme Court precedent which found that CGL coverage cannot be used for prime contractor…
An excavating contractor is entitled of right to statutory Pre-Judgment Interest as damages on breach of contract to repair a sewer line. Post-judgment interest then applies to the damages total including the Pre-Judgment Interest. In this case, the City of Cleveland argued that the contractor…
The Ohio General Assembly has opened its new two-year session with two anti-union initiatives introduced. Senator Matt Huffman (R, Lima) introduced Senate Bill 72, to repeal Ohio’s historic Prevailing Wage law for all public agencies other than the state. Separately, Representative John Becker (R, Cincinnati)…