Glenn Construction sued Bell Aerospace and the project engineer BWSC over a $6 million helicopter hangar project. The court enforced the contract's engineer decision clause, ruling that BWSC's interpretations were final and binding unless Glenn Construction appealed within 30 days. Glenn Construction lost because it failed to follow the contractual dispute procedures and didn't timely challenge the engineer's decisions. This case shows that subcontractors must strictly follow contract deadlines and procedures when disputing engineer rulings or lose their right to claim damages.
Always appeal engineer decisions within the exact timeframe stated in your contract—missing the deadline forfeits your right to dispute
Follow all contractual dispute procedures precisely; failure to do so can bar your entire claim even if you have merit
Engineer decisions are typically final and binding unless your contract explicitly allows appeals or further review—know your contract's dispute resolution chain