Comment Period for Seattle’s New Construction Standards Expiring Soon
On November 2, 2010
By Scott Wolfe Jr
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The City of Seattle has stuck with the same Construction Standards since 2008 (you can download the current standards in PDF here), and they are poised to publish a new edition in the early part of 2011. What will these new standards look like? That, for the time being, has not yet been completely determined.
You can take a look at the draft specifications on the city’s website. The specifications are in a comment period until November 19, 2010, when it will close. If you have a comment you can use the Comment Form on their website, or send an email to City_Standards_Engineer@Seattle.gov.
How is the proposed 2011 standards different from the current version?
The Ahlers & Cressman Construction Law Blog summarizes the changes as “following the trend of many public works owners…in transferring more risk to the contractor and away from the public works owner.” Make your comments while there is still time, and we’ll see how it turns out.
About the Author: Scott Wolfe Jr
Scott Wolfe, Jr. obtained his J.D. degree from Loyola University of New Orleans, and his B.A. from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX. In 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009, Scott was recognized as a Leader in Law by CityBusiness Magazine. The son and grandson of general contractors, Scott is a construction litigator in the Pacific Northwest, and the founding member of the bi-coastal law firm, Wolfe Law Group. Scott is also the founder and CEO of Express Lien, Inc., a legal document preparation service for contractors. In 2008, City Business Magazine recognized Scott as one of its Innovators of the Year for the Express Lien concept. As an entrepreneur himself, Scott has a strong background in business and commercial transactions and laws. He focuses his practice on the legal issues facing the construction industry, and has represented clients in multi-million dollar construction disputes in litigation and alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Scott is a LEED AP.
