BVCI Wins Dismissal of Boldt’s Wind Project Lawsuit
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Case Background
On August 2, 2019, The Boldt Company and Black & Veatch Construction, Inc. (BVCI) entered into a subcontract for the Cardinal Point Wind Power Project in Good Hope, Illinois. Boldt agreed to erect wind turbine generators (WTGs) at the site. BVCI’s responsibilities included building access roads, crane pads, and coordinating component deliveries. Boldt’s role involved off‑loading and assembling turbine components using all‑terrain and heavy cranes.
Cause
Delays and miscoordination began immediately. Delivery schedules faltered, components arrived poorly sequenced, and BVCI failed to prepare stable crane pads and access roads. BVCI used unconventional composite mats over soft soil instead of engineered fill. Boldt reported unsafe conditions and offered alternative engineering plans. BVCI continued with deficient infrastructure. Eventually, unsafe ground conditions halted operations. BVCI re
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