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Every commercial construction project in Arizona, regardless of its scale or scope, must comply with licensing statutes under Arizona Revised Statutes Title 32, Chapter 10, which the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (AZ ROC) enforces. This body of law specifies who can perform construction work, what type of contractor license a professional needs based on the […]

Commercial construction disputes demand technical clarity that the average layperson, jurors included, often cannot interpret without qualified assistance. Courts turn to expert witnesses to explain complex concepts, evaluate construction standards, calculate the cost of damages, and provide independent, unbiased opinions. Their testimony can define the strengths or weaknesses of a claim, particularly when factual disagreements […]

Arizona’s statute of repose limits how long claimants may pursue legal action against those involved in a commercial construction dispute. Under A.R.S. § 12-552, all contractors, architects, engineers, and other professionals receive protection from indefinite exposure to defect claims by placing a deadline on when such claims may be filed.   Determine what the law […]

Indemnity provisions in commercial construction contracts often attempt to shift legal and financial responsibility from one party to another. In many cases, upstream parties, those higher in the contractual chain, seek to transfer liability for their own negligence onto downstream contractors, subcontractors, or design professionals. To limit that practice, Arizona law prohibits certain types of […]

Commercial construction is a high-stake endeavor involving multiple parties, pressing deadlines, and, in many cases, multimillion-dollar investments. With so much on the line, commercial insurance is a guaranteed safety net, right? Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. When something goes wrong, the fallout can lead to equally complex disputes, including:   An injured party (plaintiff) […]