Benjamin B. Hyden

Served as construction counsel to a school district to help identify cause and source of roof leak.  After the cause and source of the roof leaks were identified, we assisted the district in determining its plan to correct the defect and recover its cost from the responsible contractor.        

Retained by a city to help identify the cause of the water infiltration issues over the natatorium area of its recreation center. Destructive testing was scheduled, and based upon the forensic report prepared by a consultant, it was determined that sections of the roof needed to be replaced. We prepared contract documents and assisted the city with the bid process for a contractor to perform the remedial work and are working with the city to schedule mediation with the design professional and original contractors.

Prepared resolutions and contract documents for projects deemed to be of urgent necessity, including air quality improvement, elevator repair, HVAC, and fire alarm projects for libraries and K-12 school districts. 

Served as construction counsel to a school district for its new K-12 school building, constructed through the Ohio School Facilities Commission’s Classroom Facilities Assistance Program. Masonry issues were identified in the completed building, and we assisted the district in determining its cause and developing a plan to correct the defect.

Represented a school district client to address defective work.

Prepared school board resolutions and contracts related to bleacher and track renovation projects.

Facilitated and prepared a school district's contract for roof replacement, procured through a joint purchasing program.