C.J.M. Construction, Inc. v. Chandler Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

OPINION

MOORE, Justice.

This case involves the effectiveness of an express indemnity clause in a construction contract. The trial court ruled that C.J.M. Construction Company, Inc. was contractually obligated to indemnify Chandler Plumbing & Heating, Inc. We affirm.

I. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

In May 1975, Chandler entered into a contract with the University of Alaska to construct laboratory facilities, the O’Neill Building, on the Fairbanks campus. Chandler entered into a subcontract with C.J.M. In accordance with the subcontract, C.J.M. made concrete saw penetrations in the floors of the O’Neill…