Of this funding, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will receive $250 million to repair damaged roadways and bridges, including Interstate 40. Another $32.6 million will be split between the U.S. Forest...more
It is widely understood that to engage in the practice of land surveying in North Carolina, one must have an appropriate license. Less widely understood is what really constitutes the "practice of land surveying."...more
The North Carolina General Assembly made several significant steps during its 2023 legislative session to respond to the construction and development boom throughout the state and the subsequent delays in permitting and...more
North Carolina statutes permit State agencies and local governments (the "government") to use alternatives to traditional bid-build approaches to construction. Two popular options are construction manager at risk and...more
Do design-build contracts allow general contractors to perform as architects?
Not directly. As design-build contracts grow in popularity, it's important that general contractors, owners, and architects understand which...more
At their recent Construction Conversations and Closely Held Business Briefing event, several Ward and Smith attorneys provided an overview of privacy and data security, rules associated with name, image and likeness use for...more