Case studies
MECONPEDIA - insurance case studies
Delayed damage versus design
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
Defective Design, Material, Workmanship Exclusions explained
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
Contractors Pollution Liability
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
Earthworks
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
Vibration, Weakening and Removal of Support
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
Principal Supplied Materials
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,