BERT HOWE
  • Nationwide: (800) 482-1822    
    condominiums expert witness Davisville West Virginia Medical building expert witness Davisville West Virginia production housing expert witness Davisville West Virginia concrete tilt-up expert witness Davisville West Virginia custom homes expert witness Davisville West Virginia low-income housing expert witness Davisville West Virginia institutional building expert witness Davisville West Virginia structural steel construction expert witness Davisville West Virginia townhome construction expert witness Davisville West Virginia industrial building expert witness Davisville West Virginia multi family housing expert witness Davisville West Virginia hospital construction expert witness Davisville West Virginia housing expert witness Davisville West Virginia landscaping construction expert witness Davisville West Virginia high-rise construction expert witness Davisville West Virginia casino resort expert witness Davisville West Virginia parking structure expert witness Davisville West Virginia condominium expert witness Davisville West Virginia Subterranean parking expert witness Davisville West Virginia custom home expert witness Davisville West Virginia tract home expert witness Davisville West Virginia office building expert witness Davisville West Virginia
    Arrange No Cost Consultation
    Construction Expert Witness Builders Information
    Davisville, West Virginia

    West Virginia Builders Right To Repair Current Law Summary:

    Current Law Summary: SB440: Requires builders notify homeowners with Notice to consumer required; response to claim within 30 days and negotiations to conclude within 90 days.


    Construction Expert Witness Contractors Licensing
    Guidelines Davisville West Virginia

    In 1991, the West Virginia Legislature adopted into law Chapter 21, Article 11 of the State Code. This law was established to set specific professional guidelines for contractors as well as to protect state businesses and consumers who utilize their services. The new law paved the way for creation of the Contractor Licensing Board which is made up of state businessmen, contractors and construction specialists.


    Construction Expert Witness Contractors Building Industry
    Association Directory
    Home Builders Association of Mid Ohio Valley
    Local # 5072
    PO Box 556
    Parkersburg, WV 26102
    http://www.hbamov.org

    Eastern Panhandle Home Builders Association
    Local # 5023
    430 Randoph St Ste C
    Martinsburg, WV 25401
    http://easternwvhomebuilders.org/

    Highlands Chapter
    Local # 5021
    PO Box 1847
    Elkins, WV 26241


    Potomac Highlands Chapter of National Associated Home Builders
    Local # 5030
    PO Box 452
    Mathias, WV 26812


    Midwestern Chapter Of National Associated Home Builders
    Local # 5040
    110 Pleasant Colony Dr
    Evans, WV 25241


    Home Builders Association of No Central WV
    Local # 5054
    4 Riddle Court
    Morgantown, WV 26505
    http://www.ncwvhba.org

    Tri State Home Builders Association
    Local # 5036
    PO Box 376
    Barboursville, WV 25504
    http://www.tristatehba.com


    Construction Expert Witness News and Information
    For Davisville West Virginia

    Additional Insureds Owed a Defense in Underlying Personal Injury Suit

    U.S. Homeownership Rate Rises for First Time in Two Years

    LA Fire Victims Are Betting on a Radical Idea to Help Them Rebuild

    Insured's Challenge to Use of Xactimate Software to Determine Repair Costs for Damage Fails

    Real Estate & Construction News Roundup (08/15/23) – Manufacturing Soars with CHIPS Act, New Threats to U.S. Infrastructure and AI Innovation for One Company

    Construction Contract Basics: Venue and Choice of Law

    Identifying and Accessing Coverage in Complex Construction Claims

    The Risk of A Fixed Price Contract Is The Market

    Study Finds San Francisco Bay is Sinking Faster than Expected

    After Breaching its Duty to Defend, Insurer Must Indemnify

    HUD Homeownership Push to Heed Lessons From Crisis, Castro Says

    Construction defect firm Angius & Terry moves office to Roseville

    Payne & Fears LLP Recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers in 2023 “Best Law Firms” Rankings

    Auditor: Prematurely Awarded Contracts Increased Honolulu Rail Cost by $354M

    Fire Tests Inspire More Robust Timber Product Standard

    Court Grants Motion to Dismiss Negligence Claim Against Flood Insurer

    COVID-19 Response: California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board Implements Sweeping New Regulations to Prevent COVID-19 in the Workplace

    Nailing Social Media: The Key to Generating Leads for Construction Companies

    HOA Has No Claim to Extend Statute of Limitations in Construction Defect Case

    Utah’s Highest Court Holds That Plaintiffs Must Properly Commence an Action to Rely on the Relation-Back Doctrine to Overcome the Statute of Repose

    Four Ways Student Debt Is Wreaking Havoc on Millennials

    Continuous Injury Trigger Applied to Property Loss

    William Lyon Homes Unites with Polygon Northwest Company

    Slip and Fall Claim from Standing Water in Parking Garage

    Mexico Settles With Contractors for Canceled Airport Terminal

    Repairing One’s Own Work and the one Year Statute of Limitations to Sue a Miller Act Payment Bond

    Liability Insurer’s Duty To Defend Insured Is Broader Than Its Duty To Indemnify

    Lessee Deemed Statutory Employer, Immune from Tort Liability by Pennsylvania Court

    Alert: Fraudulent Notice of Nonpayment Defense Applies to Payment Bond Claims

    2021 California Construction Law Update

    Mandatory Arbitration Provision Upheld in Construction Defect Case

    Ensuing Loss Provision Found Ambiguous

    Real Estate & Construction News Roundup (8/12/26) – Data Center Momentum Increases, Multifamily Construction Projects Decline, CRE Returns as Top Investor Preference

    Canada Housing Surprises Again With July Starts Increase

    Open & Known Hazards Under the Kinsman Exception to Privette

    Building a Strong ESG Program Can Fuel Growth and Reduce Company Risk

    An Interesting Look at Mechanic’s Lien Priority and Necessary Parties

    Chicago’s Bungalows Are Where the City Comes Together

    Wearable Ways to Work in Extreme Heat

    Prior Occurrence Exclusion Bars Coverage for Construction Defects

    First Circuit Finds No Coverage For Subcontracted Faulty Work

    United States Supreme Court Limits Class Arbitration

    Exceptions to Privette Doctrine Do Not Apply Where There is No Evidence a General Contractor Affirmatively Contributed to the Injuries of an Independent Contractor's Employee

    New Proposed Regulations Expand CFIUS Jurisdiction Regarding Real Estate

    Is Equipment Installed as Part of Building Renovations a “Product” or “Construction”?

    Seventh Circuit Confirms Additional Insured's Coverage for Alleged Construction Defects

    When is Construction Put to Its “Intended Use”?

    FEMA Offers Recovery Tips for California Wildfire Survivors

    Insurer's Attempt to Limit Additional Insured Status Fails

    Colorado Supreme Court Weighs in on Timeliness of Claims Against Subcontractors in Construction Defect Actions
    Corporate Profile

    DAVISVILLE WEST VIRGINIA CONSTRUCTION EXPERT WITNESS
    DIRECTORY AND CAPABILITIES

    With over 4500 construction, architectural, and engineering related expert designations, the Davisville, West Virginia Construction Expert Directory provides a streamlined multi-disciplinary expert retention and support solution to lawyers and construction practice groups concerned with construction defect and claims litigation. BHA provides construction claims evaluation, testimony, and support services to the industry's leading construction attorneys, Fortune 500 builders, insurers, owners, as well as a variety of public entities. In connection with in house assets which include licensed general and specialty contractors, consulting civil engineers, NCARB certified architects, roofing, and building envelope experts, the firm brings national experience and local capabilities to Davisville and the surrounding areas.

    Davisville West Virginia window expert witnessDavisville West Virginia soil failure expert witnessDavisville West Virginia construction scheduling and change order evaluation expert witnessDavisville West Virginia stucco expert witnessDavisville West Virginia roofing and waterproofing expert witnessDavisville West Virginia testifying construction expert witnessDavisville West Virginia construction expert testimony
    Construction Expert Witness News & Info
    Davisville, West Virginia

    Brandy Price, Dean Pillarella Named to Lawdragon's "Next Generation" List

    June 22, 2026 —
    Charlotte/North Charleston Partner Brandy G. Price and New York Partner Dean Pillarella have been selected to "The 2026 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation," which recognizes emerging leaders in law. Lawdragon's annual Next Generation listing highlights up-and-coming attorneys with fewer than 15 years in practice. The legal media company selected these honorees through a combination of peer nominations, extensive journalistic research by Lawdragon editors, and independent vetting. Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Lewis Brisbois

    Builders Oppose Senate Housing Bill Over Investor Ban Provision

    March 24, 2026 —
    A powerful group representing the nation’s home builders is coming out against the most significant housing legislation in more than a decade over a provision negotiated by the White House that would restrict institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes. The builders’ objection could imperil the bill’s chances of becoming law, even as leaders of both parties are desperate to show they are doing something to alleviate voters’ cost-of-living concerns. The Senate voted 90-8 to clear a procedural hurdle for the bill on Wednesday, with a vote on final passage expected early next week. The inclusion of the investor ban in a broader housing bill was key to getting the White House on board, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott, a Republican from South Carolina, told reporters Tuesday. Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Katy O'Donnell, Bloomberg

    GRSM Trial Team Holds Alameda County Asbestos Verdict to $900,000 Against $50 Million Demand

    July 27, 2026 —
    Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani Partners John Katerndahl and Vincent Gunter recently obtained an outstanding trial result for a manufacturer of asbestos-containing electrical cable, holding a jury verdict to $900,000 against a $50 million demand following an eight-week trial in Alameda County Superior Court, which is among the most challenging asbestos venues in the country. The GRSM team also included Associate Brandon Sanchez, on-site trial Paralegal Laura Vitanova, and Paralegal Kerrie Lease. The plaintiffs, the surviving spouse and four children of a former painter who died of mesothelioma, alleged that the decedent was exposed to asbestos from the company’s electrical cable during construction of a California nuclear power facility. GRSM’s client was the sole remaining defendant at trial. The plaintiffs asked the jury for $50 million and called 15 witnesses across their case-in-chief and rebuttal. Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani

    Kamran Salour Named to Los Angeles Times' 2026 Legal Visionaries List

    June 02, 2026 —
    Orange County Partner and Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice Co-Chair Kamran Salour was named to the Los Angeles Times' 2026 Legal Visionaries list, which honors the most innovative attorneys in Southern California. In announcing this year's Legal Visionaries, the Times said that Mr. Salour and his co-honorees "distinguish themselves not only through skilleand results but through an unwavering commitment to their clients, their craft and the communities they serve." "Their paths – shaped by rigorous education, defining cases and purposeful leadership – offer a deeper perspective on what sets true standouts apart," the Times' announcement stated. "Together, these visionaries exemplify a forward-thinking approach to the law, elevating both their profession and the people who depend on it." Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Lewis Brisbois

    Louisiana Legislature Enacts Act 932 – Significant Changes to Insurer Bad-Faith Exposure for Failure to Settle

    July 13, 2026 —
    The Louisiana Legislature has enacted Act 932 (formerly House Bill 1162), which became law this week without the Governor's signature pursuant to the Louisiana Constitution, after expiration of the applicable constitutional review period. Act 932 makes several important amendments to Louisiana's insurer bad-faith statute and appears intended, at least in part, to address issues arising from the Louisiana Supreme Court's decision in Kelly v. State Farm Fire & Casualty Co., 169 So.3d 328 (La. 2015). The Act also makes changes regarding claim payments involving licensed contractors. The Act takes effect on August 1, 2026. Key Takeaways Act 932:
    • Limits certain bad-faith causes of action (bad faith failure to settle) involving personal injury and bodily injury claims where good-faith disputes exist or where an insurer has not been afforded sufficient opportunity to respond to a settlement demand.
    • Requires insurers and adjusters to verify a contractor's Louisiana license status before issuing claim payments when a contractor is named as a payee on a check for repair or restoration of immovable property.
    • Creates a statutory safe harbor protecting insurers from bad-faith penalties and attorney fees when payment delays result from an inability to verify a contractor's license, provided specified documentation and notice requirements are met.
    Reprinted courtesy of Tabitha R. Durbin, Lewis Brisbois and Jennifer E. Michel, Lewis Brisbois Ms. Durbin may be contacted at Tabitha.Durbin@lewisbrisbois.com Ms. Michel may be contacted at Jenny.Michel@lewisbrisbois.com Read the full story...

    11 Payne & Fears Attorneys Honored by Best Lawyers

    August 24, 2026 —
    Congratulations to the 11 Payne & Fears attorneys included in the 2027 Edition of “Lawyer of the Year” and The Best Lawyers In America®. Attorneys have been recognized in the following practice areas: “Lawyer of the Year” (2027 Edition) Orange County
    • Benjamin A. Nix
      • Trade Secrets Law
    The Best Lawyers in America® (2027 Edition) Irvine, CA
    • Jeffrey K. Brown
      • Employment Law – Management
      • Labor Law – Management
      • Litigation – Labor and Employment
    • Daniel F. Fears
      • Employment Law – Management
      • Labor Law – Management
      • Litigation – Labor and Employment
    • Daniel M. Livingston
      • Commercial Litigation
      • Litigation – Real Estate
    Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Payne & Fears

    HHMR and Every One of its Partners Recognized by Legal 500 in Denver Elite – Real Estate

    April 20, 2026 —
    Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC is pleased to announce its recognition as a Tier 1 firm in the Denver Elite rankings for Real Estate, a category that includes construction law and construction litigation, by The Legal 500. In addition, each of the firm’s partners has been individually recognized in the same rankings. The firm’s individual recognitions include: Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of David McLain, Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC
    Mr. McLain may be contacted at mclain@hhmrlaw.com

    Course of Construction Exclusions and the CGL Policy

    July 20, 2026 —
    I. Course of Construction Exclusions Course of Construction (“COC”) exclusions are found on General Liability and excess liability policies, typically a wrap-up or project specific policy, and generally exclude “all property damage occurring during the course of construction.” Insurers claim COC exclusions are not problematic because they are intended to prevent an overlap in coverage between the general liability policy and first-party property Builder’s Risk policy. However, because General Liability policies and Builder’s Risk policies provide coverage for different risks, COC exclusions can create a gap in coverage for owners and contractors. Therefore, any exclusion on a wrap-up or project specific policy that limits coverage for property damage liability should be scrutinized, and amendments sought when warranted and commercially achievable, for owners, developers and contractors because General Liability policies do not cover the same risk as that of a Builder’s Risk policy. General liability policies provide defense and indemnity to the insured(s) for claims made by a third-party against the insured. Broad COC exclusions serve to preclude coverage for all property damage, not just property damage to the insured project. This includes property damage to property other than the insured project, e.g. an adjacent property. On the other hand, Builder’s Risk policies provide first-party property coverage for direct physical loss to the project during the course of construction. The Builder’s Risk policy will not provide coverage for property other than the project itself (e.g., adjacent property) and it will not provide a defense or indemnity in the event the owner of the damaged property brings a claim against a potentially at-fault party. Reprinted courtesy of Anna M. Perry, Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C., Rachel S. Kindseth, Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C. and Nina Catanzaro, Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C. Ms. Perry may be contacted at APerry@sdvlaw.com Ms. Kindseth may be contacted at rkindseth@sdvlaw.com Ms. Catanzaro may be contacted at NCatanzaro@sdvlaw.com Read the full story...