Case studies

In December 2017 a judgement was issued by the Victorian Supreme Court which was interesting. In essence, Metricon (insured by GLA) constructed a home in mid-2008

The defective element exclusions, inherent in all construction policies, is the exclusion most likely to be a cause of confusion, dispute or friction in claim

Here are some examples of what Contractors Pollution Liability insurance would cover. Sewerage pipe defects causing pollution A subcontractor improperly installed a sewer pipe, resulting

BACKGROUND Construction business owner Peter engaged an engineer to design a basement level excavation. The design presumed the geology could support near vertical sides to

Background On cleared land, adjacent to the boundary of several residential homes, a 4 meter deep excavation commenced. It would eventually become a basement carpark

Background A commercial electrician who held an annual construction policy covering both material damage and public liability with a limit of $200,000 any one contract,

Worker to Worker Liability – understanding the rules Construction sites are a complex place of work. Consider a typical building, civil engineering or mechanical engineering