South Texas College of Law v. KBR, Inc.

OPINION

SHERRY RADACK, Chief Justice.

In this construction case we consider whether the trial court erred by granting a construction manager’s motion for summary judgment, which was based on the statute of repose. We affirm.

BACKGROUND

The Construction

In 1981, South Texas College of Law [“South Texas”] hired KBR, Inc. [“KBR”] in connection with its plans to build an 11-story annex to its existing building. According to South Texas’s petition, “KBR contracted to provide management and supervision services to coordinate the project, as well as represent South Texas on all matters pertaining to the…